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Led by Leighton Vander Esch, Cowboys' rookie class shows promise

The Dallas Cowboys’ top five draft picks, from first-rounder Leighton Vander Esch to fourth-rounder Dalton Schultz, combined to start 34 games. Vander Esch put himself in the Defensive Rookie of the Year conversation, and Dallas' second-, third- and fourth-round picks all showed promise. It was another solid class for vice president of player personnel Will McClay.

Grade: Above average

Best rookie: There were a lot of questions when the Cowboys selected Vander Esch at No.