An early try at the 2023 Dallas Cowboys 53-man roster prediction
By John Herndon
DALLAS COWBOYS DEFENSE
Dallas Cowboys Defensive ends (6)
Micah Parsons, DeMarcus Lawrence, Dorance Armstrong, Sam Williams, Viliami Fehoko Jr. (R), Tyrus Wheat (UDFA).
The Dallas Cowboys may decide to prioritize to go long at the defensive end position. The starters are DeMarcus Lawrence and Micah Parsons.
The team’s depth will be enhanced with the addition of Dorance Armstrong, Sam Williams, and Tyrus Wheat, who are all quality players.
Due to his ability to adapt to different schemes, Viliami Fehoko will be taking over the DE position that was previously held by Chauncey Golston. Tyrus Wheat will take Dante Fowler Jr’s spot on the roster.
In my opinion, there is a valid argument to be made for implementing a youth movement at the defensive end position.
Tyrus Wheat is a 260 lb power rusher, that somehow runs a 4.6, BUT is more of a linebacker than an edge guy, BUT can drop back in coverage. MSU uses him like i want Dan to use Parsons, peep these plays and see how many spots he lines up. #Cowboys likely value the versatility pic.twitter.com/xHMzZs2osm
— Voch Lombardi (@VochLombardi) May 18, 2023
Dallas Cowboys Defensive Tackles (4)
Mazi Smith (R), Jonathan Hankins, Osa Odighizuwa, Chauncey Golston,
A rotation at the one-tech position in the Cowboys defensive front will be anchored by Mazi Smith and Johnathan Hankins, while Osa Odighizuwa has been named as the starter at the three-tech position.
The late season emergence of NT Johnathan Hankins and DT Chauncey Golston led to Neville Gallimore and Quinton Bohanna being inactive.
It’s unlikely that Neville Gallimore and Quinton Bohanna will make the roster this year.
Unless there is an major injury, I am certain that this group will be formidable group of bullies.