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Marist Liufau tabbed 'draft-day steal' following praise from Mike Zimmer
The Dallas Cowboys had two selections in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft, and the reactions to each pick couldn't have been more different. The addition of Cooper Beebe at No. 73 was met with instant praise since it meant they had five capable starters on their offensive line once again. Dallas took Notre Dame linebacker Marist Liufau and while he plays a position of need — and was seen as a talented prospect — they skipped on a running back who would have been a potential impact player. MarShawn Lloyd out of USC went to the Green Bay Packers with the very next pick, which means the Cowboys will lean on Ezekiel Elliott, Rico Dowdle, Deuce Vaughn, and Royce Freeman in their backfield.
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Dallas Draft Picks
Tyler
Guyton
1
Rnd
29
Pk
OL
Position
- Draft Grade: C+
- Pre-Draft Rank: 37
- School: Oklahoma
- Height: 6' 8"
- Weight: 322
Expert Commentary
The Cowboys needed a left tackle to develop and at least have a prospect now in Guyton. He’s got a bit of a way to go as far as technique is concerned, but the physical tools and frame to grow into something for the long term are there. Guyton might have a lower floor than some of the other tackle prospects, but the upside is still here.
Marshawn
Kneeland
2
Rnd
24
Pk
DL
Position
- Draft Grade: B-
- Pre-Draft Rank: 40
- School: W. Michigan
- Height: 6' 3"
- Weight: 267
Expert Commentary
The Cowboys needed to add more juice to their pass rush and found someone who has the potential to be a solid No. 2 across from Micah Parsons for the long term. Kneeland had first-round rumors, but this is a probably a more appropriate spot for him.
Cooper
Beebe
3
Rnd
9
Pk
OL
Position
- Draft Grade: A
- Pre-Draft Rank: 46
- School: Kansas St.
- Height: 6' 3"
- Weight: 322
Expert Commentary
Love this pick for Dallas. Beebe has versatility and talent to be a fixture with the Cowboys for a long time as they continue to find the next great version of their offensive line. He played guard and tackle in the same games at times for Kansas State.
Marist
Liufau
3
Rnd
23
Pk
LB
Position
- Draft Grade: C
- School: Notre Dame
- Height: 6' 2"
- Weight: 234
Expert Commentary
The Cowboys needed a real linebacker body on their roster and they got one in Liufau. No more safeties at linebacker is a good thing for Dallas, even if Liufau isn’t necessarily a star.
Caelen
Carson
5
Rnd
39
Pk
DB
Position
- School: Wake Forest
- Height: 6' 0"
- Weight: 199
Ryan
Flournoy
6
Rnd
40
Pk
WR
Position
- School: SE Missouri St.
- Height: 6' 2"
- Weight: 197
Nathan
Thomas
7
Rnd
13
Pk
OL
Position
- School: Louisiana
- Height: 6' 5"
- Weight: 332
Justin
Rogers
7
Rnd
24
Pk
DL
Position
- School: Auburn
- Height: 6' 3"
- Weight: 346
NFC East Standings
| W | L | T | Pct | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 5 | 0 | .706 | |
| 11 | 6 | 0 | .647 | |
| 6 | 11 | 0 | .353 | |
| 4 | 13 | 0 | .235 |
- x
- - Clinched Playoff Spot
- y
- - Clinched Division
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