5 players the Cowboys need to avoid in the 2023 NFL Draft
By Randy Gurzi
After a successful offseason, the Dallas Cowboys have set themselves up nicely for the 2023 NFL Draft. They shouldn’t have to reach for any position, which is how they get themselves into trouble, allowing their board to dictate their moves.
With all that being said, here’s a look at five players that they really need to avoid adding.
5 players the Cowboys need to avoid in the 2023 NFL Draft
5. Darnell Washington, TE, Georgia
It was recently reported that Darnell Washington has been added to the list of players meeting with Dallas ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft. At first glance, this feels like an intriguing move. Washington, who is a mountain at 6-foot-7 and 264 pounds, has all the tools to be special. He also plays one of the few positions on the team that has a starting spot up for grabs.
The problem is, he’s incredibly raw. The narrative continues to be that he was under-utilized by Georgia, which could very well be the case. Lance Zierlein, of NFL.com, however, points out that his hand usage and footwork leave something to be desired. He also called his technique “sloppy.”
Zierlein does praise his power and ability to play on the line, which isn’t always the case for tight ends entering the league.
Once in the NFL, Washington could very well put it all together but the Cowboys aren’t in a position to use their first-round pick on a player who might be a project — especially in a loaded tight end class where they can land a player on day two they know would help.