They may not have been as high of picks as desired, but the four compensatory draft picks the Dallas Cowboys gained can add real value.
In compensation for costly free agency losses in 2017, the Cowboys were awarded extra picks in the fourth round (137), two fifth rounders (171, 173), and a sixth (208).
Before the NFL Combine and college Pro Days, it’s hard to speculate what players will be available when gazing over the 2018 draft class.
Even past compensatory selections made by the Cowboys don’t paint the full picture.
A good way to see what is possible is better shown by recent Dallas draft picks in the 4th-6th rounds and what they provided.