In the early 1990’s, the Dallas Cowboys were the model franchise that was worth copying. And why not, the team won three Super Bowls in four years. Besides leading the league in most Super Bowls in the 1990’s, the Cowboys led the league in most draft picks in the first, second and third rounds from 1989 through 1993 with 24.
They used those picks to draft players like quarterback Troy Aikman, running backs Emmitt Smith and Daryl Johnston, offensive linemen Mark Stepnoski and Erik Williams, wide receiver Alvin Harper, defensive lineman Russell Maryland, linebackers Robert Jones, Darrin Smith and Dixon Edwards, and defensive backs Kevin Smith and Darren Woodson.