Pro Day events have begun across the country and the Dallas Cowboys are on the road to view the prospects of the upcoming draft class in preparation for making their scheduled eight picks in April.
Focuses can be taken from Pro Day visits, especially when the head coach or a coordinator is present. And while Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer hasn’t made his turn yet (he’s scheduled to attend Texas Tech on March 26), some position coaches have already hit the road.
On March 6, the Cowboys were on hand to attend Wisconsin’s Pro Day, headlined by Day 3 prospects defensive end Mason Reiger and wide receiver Vinny Anthony II.
On March 9, the Cowboys were one of six teams participating in Georgia Southern’s Pro Day. Although the Eagles aren’t expected to draft anyone, they did bring in 10 players who could be special teams players at the next level.
The cornerback class continues to shine as the draft process continues, and San Diego State’s Chris Johnson is expected to be selected in the second round. Thirty teams were there to see his agility and positional training, including the Cowboys.
On March 13, the Cowboys had representatives in attendance for the Arkansas and Georgia Tech Pro Days. In Arkansas, draft-worthy prospects include quarterback Taylen Green, running back Mike Washington Jr., guard Fernando Carmona, cornerback Julian Neal, linebacker Xavian Sorey and defensive tackle Cam Ball. At Georgia Tech, draft-worthy prospects include quarterback Haynes King, defensive back Ahmari Harvey, receiver Eric Rivers and offensive lineman Keylan Rutledge.
Position coaches visit three power programs
Cowboys offensive line coach Conor Riley made his first Pro Day stop of the season in Kentucky on March 11 to see guard prospect Joshua Braun. As a senior, Braun allowed three sacks and 15 quarterback pressures on 458 pass-blocking snaps. He should be selected at the end of the third day. Also among the Pro Day participants was Day 3 running back Seth McGowan.
Over the next two days, the Cowboys had representatives on site for five Pro Day events: Rutgers, Illinois, Oklahoma, USC and Clemson. Draft-worthy prospects include Rutgers quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis, Rutgers defensive end Eric O’Neill, Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer, Illinois offensive tackle JC Davis, Illinois defensive end Gabe Jacas, Illinois cornerback Xavier Scott, Illinois defensive tackle James Thompson Jr., Oklahoma defensive end R. Mason Thomas, Oklahoma running back Jadyn Ott, Oklahoma wide receiver Deion Burks, Oklahoma tight end Jaren Kanak, Oklahoma defensive tackle Gracen Halton and Oklahoma safety Robert Spears-Jennings.
