NFL Draft 2019: Dallas Cowboys select Connor McGovern No. 90 overall
After making their first selection in the 2019 NFL Draft in the second round, the Dallas Cowboys finished off Day Two picking up another offensive lineman.
The Dallas Cowboys had to wait a painstaking 57 selections before making their first pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. And with that selection the Cowboys bypassed some bigger names to select UCF defensive tackle Trysten Hill.
With several needs across their roster, who did Dallas decide to use their third round selection on? Now we know the pick …
With the 90th overall selection in the 2019 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys select …
NAME: Connor McGovern
POSITION: OG/C
SCHOOL: Penn State
HT/WT: 6-5, 308
AGE: 21
PROS: Versatility, Can play both guard and center, toughness, good bend
CONS: Hand placement, can get overextended, some struggles in pass pro
ANALYSIS: With the Dallas Cowboys unsure about the return of All-Pro center Travis Frederick from an auto immune disease, the team opts to invest their third round selection on Connor McGovern. His ability to play both guard and center likely means 2018 second rounder Connor Williams will be move outside to tackle at some point. He could also be a replacement for quality backup Joe Looney, who is scheduled to be a free agent in 2020. Look for McGovern to be a sleeper to start at left guard his rookie year.
Connor McGovern said at the combine that he can play all 5 offensive line positions. Has played guard and center at PSU. What can he bring to an NFL team? "My physicality, my athleticism, quick learner. ...I'll protect the quarterback with my life, just like I did at Penn State."
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) April 27, 2019
Dallas Cowboys third round selections since 2000
2018 – Michael Gallup, WR – Colorado
2017 – Jourdan Lewis, CB – Michigan
2016 – Maliek Collins, DT – Nebraska
2015 – Chaz Green, T – Florida
2014 – No Pick
2013 – Terrance Williams, WR – Baylor
2013 – J.J. Wilcox, DB – Georgia Southern
2012 – Tyrone Crawford, DE – Boise State
2011 – DeMarco Murray, RB – Oklahoma
2010 – No Pick
2009 – Jason Williams, LB – West. Illinois
2009 – Robert Brewster, T – Ball State
2008 – No Pick
2007 – James Marten, T – Boston College
2006 – Jason Hatcher, DE – Grambling St.
2005 – No Pick
2004 – Stephen Peterman, G – LSU
2003 – Jason Witten, TE – Tennessee
2002 – Derek Ross, DB – Ohio St.
2001 – Willie Blade, DT – Mississippi St.
2000 – No Pick
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