The Dallas Cowboys had the most draft picks of any NFL team this year with eleven. They went particularly hard after defensive talent, using eight of those selections on that side of the ball to help Dan Quinn upgrade a dismal 2020 performance.
While this time of year is always optimistic, we also have to be realistic. Very few draftees come in and immediately make major contributions. First-round picks frequently become day-one starters, but that is certainly not assured. Here is a rundown of all the picks vying to earn the Star on their helmets and what we might expect from them.