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Simi Fehoko’s time to shine in Cowboys’ offense might be right around corner

Ben Grimaldi
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The Dallas Cowboys drafted WR Simi Fehoko in the fifth round out if Stanford to improve their overall depth at the position. Fehoko was the only offensive skill player the team drafted this year as they looked to improve upon one of the worst defensive performances in franchise history.

Fehoko is a big, strong prospect, who also has the speed to run away from defenders. After being a First-Team All-Pac 12 receiver during his junior season, Fehoko decided to forgo his final year of eligibility and enter the draft. He’ll hope to provide big-play ability to the Cowboys’ offense.

Our profile countdown to the regular season continues with No. 81, WR Simi Fehoko.

Background Details

Position: WR Age: 23 Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 220 pounds Hometown: Salt Lake City, UT High School: Brighton (Cottonwood Heights), UT College: Stanford NFL Draft: Fifth round pick in 2021 (179th overall)

College Stats

Year

Games

Starts

Targets

Receptions

Yards

Rec TDs

Carries

Yards

Rush TDs

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Year

Class

Games

Receptions

Yards

Average

Rec TDs

Carries

Yards

Rush TDs

2018

Freshman

1

1

6

6.0

0

0

0

0

2019

Sophomore

9

24

566

23.6

6

0

0

0

2020

Junior

6

37

574

15.5

3

1

-1

0

Career

16

62

1,146

18..=5

9

1

-1

0

From OverTheCap

Year

Base Salary

Prorated SB

G'teed

Cap Number

Age

2021

$610,000

$60,038

$0

$720,038

21

2022

$825,000

$60,038

$0

$885,038

22

2023

$940,000

$60,038

$0

$1,000,038

23

2024

$1,055,000

$60,038

$0

$1,115,038

24

TOTAL

$2,285,000

$240,152

$0

$3,720,152

40-Yard Dash: 4.44 Bench Press: 16 Broad Jump: 120" Shuttle: 4.26 3Cone: 6.78 Vertical: 34.5" Awards Won

  • 2020 First-Team All-Pac-12

(AP Photo/Ben Margot)

STANFORD, CA - October 26, 2019: Stanford football defeats Arizona 41-31 at Stanford Stadium.

Pullman, WA - November 16, 2019: Stanford Football falls to Washington State 49-22 at Martin Stadium.

Profile

The Cowboys have one of the best wide receiver rooms in the NFL, but they could lose Michael Gallup to free agency after this season. To prepare themselves for that possibility, the team drafted Fehoko to develop and as someone they hope can be a suitable replacement. Until then, Fehoko fits as a big play receiver and a deep threat. He also brings something to the offense that it’s currently missing, speed, running a 4.44 40-yard dash. As a bigger bodied receiver, Fehoko should help in the red zone as well, where he can use his size to win on jump balls or outmuscle smaller cornerbacks. The Cowboys have also continued their goal of improving their special teams this offseason, an area where Fehoko can provide help. Fehoko blocked a field goal attempt at Stanford and it is on special teams where he’ll likely make his mark, initially. Fehoko has some work to do to get into the regular WR rotation with the Cowboys. He enters training camp as the sixth WR on the depth chart, but as Fehoko acclimates himself to the NFL game, he could work himself into a larger role with the offense. However, with Gallup, Cedrick Wilson and Noah Brown all on their last year of their contracts, Fehoko needs to speed up his learning curve for the future. The Cowboys might have a top set of receivers heading into the 2021 season, but Fehoko’s traits were too good to pass up. He can contribute this season with an eye on the future at the position, which is less certain for the Cowboys.

You can chat with or follow Ben on twitter @BenGrimaldi. This profile is part of our countdown series to the regular season. For the full 90-man roster, go here. For our 53-man roster prediction, go here.

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