FRISCO, Texas -- In 2013, the Dallas Cowboys were poised to snag the fifth-ranked player on their draft board, Florida defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd.
In their switch to the 4-3 scheme from a 3-4 alignment, the Cowboys were in the market for an under-tackle, the most important spot on the defensive line, and Floyd had all the necessary attributes. At least that's what everybody thought.
Holding the 18th pick in the first round, owner and general manager Jerry Jones was in position to get the value he so craves in Floyd. Then the Cowboys traded down to No.