Dallas Cowboys (Round 5, Pick 167)
Cade Mays, OG/OC
Tennessee
Cade Mays, 6-foot-5, 325lbs, is a prototypical gap-blocking interior lineman. The Dallas Cowboys met with the former 5-star recruit at the Combine and with a long-term guard still on the wish list, they will certainly consider him.
OL Cade Mays doing some work at center during Tennesse's Pro Day with a Houston Texans scout. Mays has seen playing time at every position on the line during his collegiate career.
— Kellyanne Stitts (@KellyanneStitts) March 31, 2022
He was also pulled aside by Titans GM Jon Robinson. #Vols pic.twitter.com/DU6mrRV6YG
Mays is impressive on paper but some question how he transitions to the NFL. His pass protection is suspect but his nasty streak and constant improvement are reasons for optimism. He’s going to need to clean up his hand work but he’s a good developmental player to pick up on Day 3.
Dallas Cowboys (Round 5, Pick 178)
Mike Rose LB
Iowa State
Oddly, the Dallas Cowboys go back to the Iowa State well here with their last pick in the fifth round. They have yet to draft a linebacker and while they will certainly be bargain hunting veterans after the draft, they have a history of drafting linebackers regardless of need and circumstance.
Most interceptions by a LB this season:
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Mike Rose is a high value linebacker prospect at this point in the draft. The former 3-star recruit stands 6-foot-2, 245lbs and projects as a MIKE in the NFL. He’s a smart player with long arms and strong coverage ability.
Mike Rose working out for Falcons & Cowboys coaches at Iowa State Pro Day. pic.twitter.com/y0CW96PzmY
— Bill Seals (@williamseals) March 22, 2022
Rose isn’t a good pass-rushing option and overly fast in man coverage but he can diagnose plays and handle read-option and RPOs making him ahead of the curve. He’s capped in potential but comes with a great floor.