Fans grade Dallas Cowboys' first-round draft picks Caleb Downs and Malachi Lawrence
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Apr 24
Fans grade Dallas Cowboys' first-round draft picks Caleb Downs and Malachi Lawrence
8 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Apr 24
Caleb Downs, picked at 11 after a trade up with the Dolphins, received an 'A' from 93% of fans, while Malachi Lawrence, selected at 23 after trading down with the Eagles, averaged a 'B+'.
The Cowboys' draft strategy involved trading up one spot for Downs at the cost of two fifth-round picks and trading down three spots for Lawrence, gaining two fourth-round picks in return.
Fan polls highlight strong approval for Downs and moderate support for Lawrence, reflecting positive reactions to both the players chosen and the value of the trades executed by Dallas in the first round.
Did the Cowboys actually overpay for Caleb Downs despite the rave reviews?
Why did the New York Giants pass on a top prospect like Caleb Downs twice?
What is the master plan for using Caleb Downs in the Cowboys' new 3-4 scheme?
Can Malachi Lawrence overcome run defense issues to become an every-down star?
Will trading Micah Parsons for these draft picks ultimately prove to be a mistake?
Is Dallas's aggressive trade strategy the new blueprint for a defensive rebuild?