As the draft got closer and closer, it started to become apparent that the Cowboys would look to find a cornerback at some point, considering that their top four corners, most notably Byron Jones and Anthony Brown, all have expiring contracts over the next two years. After passing on a few early on, Dallas selected Michael Jackson of Miami in the fifth round at 158th overall.
Standing at 6’1” and 210 pounds, Jackson has 32 1/2” arms, which basically makes him the ideal Kris Richard corner. His 4.45 40-yard dash was tied for eighth best among corners at the combine, and his performance in explosiveness tests - a 130” vertical jump and 40.