With the 60th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, the Cowboys select cornerback Chidobe Awuzie out of Colorado.
- Draft Tracker: Round 2
60. Dallas Cowboys
Pete Prisco's Grade: A
"Getting a player this talented in this spot is a big time steal for the Cowboys."
Instant analysis
It's no secret that the Cowboys' priority in this year's draft is fixing their unreliable defense. So, it's not surprising to see them take Awuzie late in the second round. It is, however, surprising that Awuzie wasn't already off the board at this point.
In his last two seasons at Colorado, Awuzie notched three interceptions, 18 passes defended, and 18 tackles for a loss. He's also a capable blitzer, evidenced by his eight sacks in the past two years. Awuzie can help a team as a gunner. Teams don't draft players for special teams only, but it's a nice bonus.
As my colleague Jared Dubin noted, Awuzie was also fifth among cornerbacks in SPARQ. That's becoming a trend in Dallas, as Byron Jones and Kavon Frazier also placed highly in SPARQ.
All in all, this is a great value pick for Dallas.
NFL comparison
Prince Amukamara: He's been compared to Amukamara by NFL.com. The potential is there for him to develop into a top corner. He's very versatile.
