Coming into the 2019 NFL Draft the Dallas Cowboys had a clear depth problem at the running back position. The Cowboys had just three running backs, Ezekiel Elliott, Jordan Chunn and Darius Jackson, on their roster before the draft and needed someone who could help carry the load with Zeke.
There was much speculation about what round Dallas would draft a running back in, and some believe they could even take one at pick 58 if they were wiped out. The Cowboys did the smart thing and did not go that route, waiting until pick 128 in the fourth round and taking Memphis running back Tony Pollard.