Dallas Cowboys 7-Round Mock Draft: Cowboys Score Big
By Reid Hanson
Round 3, Pick 133
Adam Shaheen
Position:Tight End
Height: 6’6″ Weight: 278lbs
Key Stat: 857 yards receiving and 16 TDs in 2016
I don’t think Adam Shaheen gets to be called a sleeper anymore since he’s on about every team’s radar as a possible steal of the draft. Shaheen hails from the football factory known as Ashland so the leap to NFL should be cake (sarcasm intended).
He’s built like a blocking tight end but runs and catches like a receiving tight end.
Even with the colossal jump, Shaheen should have no problem physically making it at the highest level. At 6’6” 278lbs, he’s a beast of a man in the mold of Jason Witten. Also like Witten, Shaheen has speed, natural ball skills, and route running ability.
Admittedly, I haven’t tracked down full game film on Shaheen, but I couldn’t help but fall in love with the buzz surrounding him and the highlights. He’s built like a blocking tight end but runs and catches like a receiving tight end. He’s obviously going to need some grooming but given his athletic ability and physical dominance, he doesn’t run the risk of being Gavin Escobar 2.0.
The Dallas Cowboys aren’t in dire need of a TE or additional receiver, but they’ve made no secret their desire to add another threat. I discussed earlier in the offseason about Jason Garrett’s love for the 2-TE offense – even if they do primarily run out of a 11 personnel group.
Getting a TE like this in the 3rd round would fill a desire without taking a valuable pick away from cornerback or defensive end.