Projecting the Dallas Cowboys' depth chart after 2023 NFL Draft
Dallas Cowboys Defensive Depth Chart
Postions | Starters | 2nd String | 3rd String | 4th String |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Left Defensive End | DeMarcus Lawrence | Chauncey Golston | Dante Fowler | Tyrus Wheat |
Left Defensive Tackle | Mazi Smith | Johnathan Hankins | Quinton Bohanna | |
Right Defensive Tackle | Osa Odighizuwa | Viliami Fehoko | Neville Gallimore | |
Right Defensive End | Dorance Armstrong | Sam Williams | Isaiah Land | |
Weakside Linebacker | Jabril Cox | DeMarvion Overshown | ||
Middle Linebacker | Leighton Vander Esch | Damone Clark | Devin Harper | |
Strongside Linebacker | Micah Parsons | Takkarist McKinley | ||
Left Cornerback | Stephon Gilmore | Nahshon Wright | Eric Scott Jr. | |
Strong Safety | Jayron Kearse | Israel Mukuamu | ||
Free Safety | Donovan Wilson | Malik Hooker | Markquese Bell | |
Right Cornerback | Trevon Diggs | DaRon Bland | Jourdan Lewis | C.J. Goodwin |
Nobody expected the Cowboys to split the offensive and defensive players drafted down the middle. Many assumed it would lean heavily toward the offensive side. That doesn't matter anymore as the Dallas defense came out a lot stronger by the end of the draft and undrafted free agency.
Mazi Smith and DeMarvion Overshown will more than likely immediately impact this defense, while Viliami Fehoko and Eric Scott Jr. will have time to develop behind others. The surprise of this group here is that the Cowboys decided to keep Isaiah Land on the roster along with priority-free agent Tyrus Wheat.
The team could still go shopping for another linebacker and cornerback in free agency or eventually make a trade for a player that isn't going to make another team's roster. Outside of that the Cowboys' defense is pretty much set and got faster, stronger, and younger at certain positions.