It ain't over until it's over. NFL front offices are judged by how well they do with premium picks across the first three rounds, but legends are made by how well a team can scout for Day 3 additions. The Dallas Cowboys have been represented well in both categories over the last several years, including being able to sign outstanding talent in the period following the final pick.
Day 3 and UDFA additions are the name of the game in this final mock draft exercise of 2023. The team has already addressed defensive tackle, tight end and linebacker-slash-edge-rusher. Now it's time to go hunting for diamonds in the rough at cornerback, running back, offensive line and wide receiver. Will Dallas hit on all of those roles with their remaining picks and undrafted free agency savvy?
4th Round Picks 103 through 128
4.129: Purdue CB Corey Trice, Jr.
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Trice is a sneaky pick, meeting all of the physical attributes Dan Quinn loves in his secondary players. With a need for a long-term solution opposite Trevon Diggs who allows DaRon Bland to stay in the slot, Trice would get a year to study under Stephon Gilmore before assuming a starting role.
His pro comp is fairly obvious.
Rest of 4th Round
5th Round Picks 136 through 168
5.169: Kentucky RB Chris Rodriguez
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6.212: UCLA Guard Atonio Mafi
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7.244: UCLA QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson
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UDFA Targets: Offense
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QB Lindsay Scott, Jr., Incarcarate Word
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RB SaRoderick Thompson, Texas Tech
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RB Camerun Peoples, Appalachian State
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WR Xavuer Gipson, Stephen F. Austin
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WR Keilahn Harris, Oklahoma Baptist
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WR Mitchell Tinsley, Penn State
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OT Ilm Manning, Hawaii
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OG Mark Evans II, Arkansas Pine Bluff
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Center Alex Forsyth, Oregon
UDFA Targets: Defense
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DT DJ Dale, Alabama
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Edge BJ Thompson, Stephen F Austin
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Edge Durell Johnson, Liberty
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LB Aubrey Miller, Jackson State
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CB Steven Gilmore, Marshall (yes, Stephon's brother)
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CB Eric Scott, Jr. Southern Miss
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CB Myles Brooks, Louisiana Tech
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Safety Tanner McAllister, Ohio State
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Safety Arquon Bush , Cincinnati
UDFA Targets: Special Teams
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Maryland K Chad Ryland
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Oklahoma P Michael Turk

