Cornerback wasn't one of the Cowboys' biggest needs entering the offseason.
They have the top four players on their depth chart all returning. But with Pro Bowler Byron Jones and nickel defensive back Anthony Brown are entering the final year of their rookie deals, it was important that Dallas find some young players for defensive backs coach Kris Richard to groom for the future.
They ended up drafting Mike Jackson in the fifth round and signing rookie Chris Westry after the draft.
"It's always valuable," Richard said of the additional depth. "You can never have too much.