NFL Draft 2019: Dallas Cowboys select Michael Jackson No. 158 overall

The Dallas Cowboys traded out of the fourth round, landing this fifth round selection in return. Then the team opted to address their cornerback position.

The Dallas Cowboys selected Memphis running back Tony Pollard with their first of two selections in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. The Cowboys received the 136th overall pick as a compensatory selection from the league.

But Dallas decided to trade this selection to the Cincinnati Bengals in order to acquire another fifth round selection (149) and a sixth rounder (213). Then the Cowboys traded down again, giving the Oakland Raiders No. 149 for No. 158 in the fifth round and No. 218 in the seventh.

So who did the Cowboys finally get after trading down twice? Here’s the answer …

With the 158th overall selection in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys select …

NAME: Michael Jackson Sr.
POSITION: CB
SCHOOL: Miami (Fla.)
HT/WT: 6-1, 210
AGE: 22
2018 Stats: 42 tackles, 3.5 tfls, 2.5 sacks, 6 pds
PROS: Aggressive, physical, size, long arms, special teams, run defender
CONS: Balance, weak senior season, questionable speed, coverage issues

QUICK ANALYSIS: Michael Jackson’s size makes him a good traits selection for Kris Richard’s defensive secondary in Dallas. Jackson fell to the fifth round after a disappointing Senior season where he failed to record a single interception, although he had four picks the year before. He should have an opportunity to develop further his rookie season, with eyes on 2020 as both cornerbacks Byron Jones and Anthony Brown are currently scheduled to become free agents.

Dallas Cowboys fifth round selections since 2000

2000 – Michael Wiley, RB – Ohio St.
2001 – Matt Lehr, C – Virginia Tech
2002 – Pete Hunter, DB – Virginia Union
2004 – Sean Ryan, TE – Boston College
2006 – Pat Watkins, DB – Florida St.
2008 – Orlando Scandrick, DB – Boise St.
2009 – DeAngelo Smith, DB – Cincinnati
2009 – Michael Hamlin, DB – Clemson
2009 – David Buehler, K – USC
2011 – Josh Thomas, DB – Buffalo
2012 – Danny Coale, WR – Virginia Tech
2013 – Joseph Randle, RB – Oklahoma St.
2014 – Devin Street, WR – Pittsburgh
2015 – Ryan Russell, DE – Purdue
2018 – Mike White, QB – Western Kentucky

The Dallas Cowboys traded down twice and finally made this selection. Did they make a mistake moving down so far? Or are you happy to have the extra draft picks? Tell us in the comment section below and stay with us here at The Landry Hat for more draft coverage.