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Cowboys get running back and dynamic kick returner Tony Pollard in the fourth round

Cowboys coach Jason Garrett said they were comfortable with drafting DT Trysten Hill after talking to his coaches at UCF By

The Cowboys filled their need for a back up running back and possibly got a game-breaking returner as well with the choice of Tony Pollard of Memphis in the fourth round.

Pollard rushed for 552 yards and had 458 receiving yards last season with Memphis, showing his versatility as a runner and pass catcher. More importantly, he scores touchdowns.

Pollard had 25 touchdowns, including seven off kickoff returns, during his college career. He scored as a runner, receiver and a kick returner.