Dallas Cowboys: 2017 NFL Draft pick-by-pick analysis

Round 6: Marquez White, CB — Florida State (216)

The third cornerback selected by the Cowboys in this draft, and the fourth defensive back, the pick of Marquez White gives the Cowboys many options to choose from to revamp the defensive backfield this offseason.

This selection gives the Cowboys a player who ran a 4.59-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine, but someone who is able to develop at cornerback, though it is no guarantee what he’ll become this upcoming season.

• What I Like: According to Lance Zierlein of NFL.com, White allowed just one touchdown the past two seasons as a “field corner” at the collegiate level with Florida State. Also at FSU in 2016, he totaled seven passes defensed and two interceptions.

• What I Dislike: White had some issues with tackling in his final season at FSU, so he’ll need to work on that issue of his game. He’ll need some time to become a viable cornerback in the Cowboys defense.

• Final Thoughts: Being this selection came in the sixth round, it is understandable the Cowboys drafted a player who will need a lot of coaching on various techniques with tackling and coverage. If White can work his way into a roster spot this season, that will be two years in a row the Cowboys will have drafted a defensive back onto the 53-man roster who can contribute in this round, as they drafted Anthony Brown from Purdue in 2016 in the sixth round.