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Cowboys hoping Matt Farniok can play the Joe Looney role in 2021

Former Nebraska offensive lineman Matt Farniok was the last player selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2021 NFL Draft. As a seventh-round pick (238th overall) Farniok is a long shot to make the final 53-man roster, however, with the Cowboys need for more interior offensive line help he has a chance to prove himself worthy of a roster spot.

The way the Cowboys roster is constructed right now, Matt Farniok has as good a shot as just about anybody to carve out a backup role for himself behind Dallas’ projected starting five. In fact, his position flex could make him a favorite to take over Joe Looney’s old role as the swing OG/C this season as a rookie.