3 Former Cowboys Who Remain Un-Signed Heading Into the NFL Draft

3. Jayron Kearse

The 2024 free agency class was fairly strong at safety, and while some of the top options are off the market already, there's still a lot of talent available. It's going to be hard for Jayron Kearse to stand out in this crowd.

After showing a lot of promise in his first two seasons in Dallas, Kearse was brutal in 2023. Pro Football Focus gave him just a 44.9 overall grade, which ranked 94 among 95 graded safeties. They also credited him with a 102.3 passer rating allowed when targeted in coverage, and he had 8 missed tackles to his name. Not exactly a good combination for a safety.

With Tashaun Gipson, Micah Hyde, and even Eddie Jackson still available, don't expect Kearse to be handed a starting job anywhere. He'll have no trouble earning a training camp roster spot and competing for a depth role (if he accepts a contract that reflects it), but that's about it.

Prediction: Green Bay Packers

I'm not saying Kearse is going to be the Packers' top choice alongside Xavier McKinney. Like everyone else, I'm assuming they'll draft a safety early.

But bringing in a cheap veteran like Kearse to compete for the role and potentially make a couple of early-season starts while the rookie is getting used to the speed of the NFL game would be a smart move.

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