IRVING, Texas – Deontay Greenberry knew Miles Austin made himself into a Pro Bowler during his eight seasons with the Dallas Cowboys. What he didn’t know was, like himself, Austin originally signed as an undrafted free agent in 2006.
That made him smile.
“That’s big news,” he said. “I’m just trying to come in and make a name for myself and earn a spot on this team.”
Greenberry, a three-year star at the University of Houston, isn’t alone. The Cowboys signed five receivers after the draft for necessary depth on their 90-man roster, as well as competition for backup and/or return duties: Greenberry, George Farmer (USC), Lucky Whitehead (Florida Atlantic), Antwan Goodley (Baylor) and Nick Harwell (Kansas).