Dallas Cowboys: 2017 NFL Draft pick-by-pick analysis
Round 2: Chidobe Awuzie, CB — Colorado (60)
One of the best picks the Cowboys made, because it is always good to get a player that many considered a first-round talent in the second round at the 60th overall selection when they wrote down the name Chidobe Awuzie.
The versatility of Awuzie is what stands out the most with his abilities, because he can not only play cornerback, but as a corner he can be used in the nickel, plus play safety too. For a team like the Cowboys who are rebuilding their defensive backfield in this draft, this was the best choice they could have made in this round.
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Awuzie also has the speed needed to stay pat with the receivers in the NFC East with his 4.43-second 40-yard dash. Lance Zierlein of NFL.com compares Awuzie to Prince Amukamara of the Chicago Bears. If that is the case, that will be a very nice addition to the defense in 2017.
• What I Like: Again, the versatility of Awuzie is very exciting for the Cowboys this upcoming season, after losing veterans in free agency and now having leaders in Nolan Carroll and Byron Jones being the veterans in the backfield. He’s an athletic player who can play multiple positions and was a perfect selection for the Cowboys.
• What I Dislike: Awuzie will have to work on his tackling skills as draft profiles all said that needs to be an improvement.
• Final Thoughts: What else can be said? The selection of Awuzie was exactly what the Cowboys needed to do to rebuild the defensive backfield. Awuzie will be an important part of the defense this season, even if he just plays in nickel coverages as he get accustomed to the NFL style of play.