Cowboys deserve credit for turning 24th overall pick into two potential O-line starters

Mike McCarthy: “Obviously two very young, talented players. Both have starter ability. … I think it will be the most competitive offensive line room in my time here.” theathletic.com/5451927/2024/0…

Three of the four picks for the Cowboys were on our 50-man big board.

Here’s some guys to keep an eye on for the Cowboys entering Day 3, plus Jerry Jones speaking candidly on… Ezekiel Elliott.

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Cowboys third-round pick LB Marist Liufau on how he can help Dallas’ defense: “First of all, they’re getting a guy who does things the right way on and off the field. Just turn on the tape. I flip the switch on the field. You’re getting a person that’s going to do whatever it…

The Cowboys do not have a fourth-round pick tomorrow because of their trade for QB Trey Lance. Jerry Jones has no regrets about making that trade. “I’d walk out there to give that four for Trey Lance today.”

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on Ezekiel Elliott: “As recent as the end of the year (last season), I saw Zeke play (with the Patriots) and I’ll tell you, he’s good enough to be a starter (in 2024).”

Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones said they had opportunities to trade back during each of their three picks tonight, but they liked the players they drafted too much to move back

With the 87th overall pick (third round), the Dallas Cowboys are drafting Notre Dame LB Marist Liufau

New Cowboys OL Cooper Beebe (No. 50)

Cowboys third-round pick Cooper Beebe said playing center is a possibility for him in Dallas. He got work at center in practice at Kansas State and in the pre-draft process.

“I’m gonna do whatever the team needs me to do to win.”

The Cowboys have turned Pick 24 into a pair of potential starting offensive linemen: Tyler Guyton and Cooper Beebe

Cowboys’ first three picks are all among Dane Brugler’s top 40 ranked players: Tyler Guyton (27), Marshawn Kneeland (32), Cooper Beebe (38)

With the 73rd overall pick, the Dallas Cowboys are drafting Kansas State OL Cooper Beebe

Cowboys offensive line coach Mike Solari near the front of Dallas’ draft room. Cowboys going with another o-lineman early in the third round?

Dallas Cowboys draft Marshawn Kneeland: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel theathletic.com/5417181/2024/0…

Western Michigan DE Marshawn Kneeland said he had “decent” communication with the Cowboys during the pre-draft process, but he was surprised when Dallas ended up picking him at 56.

How does he describe his game?

“Violent, physical, high motor, high effort. I always find a way…

Dane Brugler had DE Marshawn Kneeland ranked as the 32nd overall player in this year's draft class. Brugler: 'Kneeland is still taking classes in the art of the pass rush, but he is charged up into contact and displays twitch throughout his frame, which allows him to defeat…

With the 56th overall pick, the Dallas Cowboys are drafting Western Michigan DE Marshawn Kneeland

Stephen Jones working the phones as the Cowboys are about to go on the clock in the second round

Cowboys back on the clock in nine picks. Linebacker, center, running back, defensive tackle are all needs

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on Rounds 2 and 3 tonight: “The middle of this draft really looks good, and has all the way through (the draft process).”