The Cowboys now have all but one of their nine 2018 draft choices signed. Headlined by linebacker Leighton Vander Esch, Dallas reached agreements with everyone but third-round wide receiver Michael Gallup on Friday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports. Here’s the full list of signees:
- 1-19: Leighton Vander Esch, LB (Boise State)
- 2-50: Connor Williams, G (Texas)
- 4-116: Dorance Armstrong, DE (Kansas)
- 4-137: Dalton Schultz, TE (Stanford)
- 5-171: Mike White, QB (Western Kentucky)
- 6-193: Chris Covington, LB (Indiana)
- 6-208: Cedrick Wilson, WR (Boise State)
- 7-236: Bo Scarbrough, RB (Alabama)
The structure of the Boise State product’s contract slightly held up the team’s proceedings with its top draft investment, per the Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s Clarence Hill (Twitter link), but he’s now signed up. Vander Esch will earn approximately $11.847MM and collect a $6.696MM signing bonus.
Vander Esch met with numerous teams that held picks in the middle of the first round, and despite needs at both pass-catching positions, the Cowboys selected the Mountain West Conference standout. Connor Williams also didn’t play a position of dire need, given Dallas’ three All-Pro linemen, but he’s now in the mix for the team’s left guard spot.
Despite being unsigned, Gallup is working out at the Cowboys’ rookie minicamp on Friday. Many third-round picks around the league have yet to sign. This is an annual tradition due to the CBA’s gray area regarding third-rounders’ compensation.
The Williams pick was excellent for the Cowboys. He could be an above average starter and possible pro bowler if he can return to his elite play at Texas
Only time will tell if Connor Williams was an “excellent pick” or a “possible Pro Bowler”. He’s just a prospect like every other kid drafted last month, they ALL have the opportunity to possibly develop into something or maybe washout in a couple of years …. You know who is a Pro Bowler? EARL THOMAS! He’s a Pro Bowl future HOF safety, and that’s who Dallas could have netted with that pick.
They can figure out compensation for Rounds 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7 but not 3? lol
8 Signings Zero impact players. Good job jones and garrett another mediocre season!
Wow thanks Chun for the great insights into the Cowboys draft haul. Your obvious insight and football knowledge is awe inspiring
Trust me, he was in the war room. Still don’t know why they didn’t go with the guys that Chun picked for every round
Well, so far they have made zero impact. But I won’t count on that continuing!!!