Dallas Cowboys: 10 Offensive Tackles and their Fit

David Edwards, Wisconsin

What’s Good: Hand Placement, Foot work

What Ain’t Good: Run Blocking, Body Control, Strength

So many draft stereotypes exist. Some are more popular than others, one being “a quarterback must be taller than 6 feet.” One stereotype that continues to exist, without much reason, is Wisconsin offensive tackles are a must pick.

I’m here today to prove that this Wisconsin offensive tackle isn’t all that great. David Edwards had average film. He was an adequate pass blocker but there were some issues regarding his run blocking. He resembles Greg Little without the arm length and experience at tackle.

In all fairness to Edwards, he was a converted QB and TE and doesn’t have much experience playing tackle. For a team that runs like Wisconsin, it’s perplexing that they didn’t develop him more than they did. Edwards possesses solid footwork and hand placement but his body control and strength reduce his effectiveness.

For the Cowboys, he would be a good draft pick. He needs to develop and Dallas would be an excellent fit for him. He can build muscle (much like Connor Williams has this off-season) and he can learn how to use his leverage and size to become a more effective pass blocker.

As a run blocker, he needs to become more assertive at the point of attack. He takes too long to set his block and when he needs to get to the second level, the linebacker or safety has reached the backfield. Edwards might take more time to develop as a run blocker but he possesses the traits and size that could help speed up his development.

The Cowboys have one badger on the offensive lineman, why not another one?