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

By Stephen Forsha

Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines defensive end Taco Charlton (33) rushes the passer against the Michigan State Spartans during the second half at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines defensive end Taco Charlton (33) rushes the passer against the Michigan State Spartans during the second half at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 10, 2015; Columbia, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers quarterback Drew Lock (3) is sacked by Florida Gators defensive lineman Joey Ivie (91) during the first half at Faurot Field. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 10, 2015; Columbia, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers quarterback Drew Lock (3) is sacked by Florida Gators defensive lineman Joey Ivie (91) during the first half at Faurot Field. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 7: Joey Ivie, DT — Florida (228)

This might be an unnoticed selection for potential depth on the defensive line for the Cowboys in Joey Ivie, a player who in four seasons at Florida totaled 69 tackles, seven sacks and forced two fumbles. His final season at UF, Ivie collected a career-high 26 tackles (3.5 for a loss), with 2.5 sacks and one forced fumble.

Mark Dulgerlan of NFL.com said the following of Ivie following his selection:

"“Ivie joins a team in need of defensive line help so he’ll get a fair shot at a rotational depth role. His flashes as a 1-gap penetrator enticed the Cowboys enough to snag him late.”"

• What I Like: The former UF defensive tackle has made starts in his collegiate career, but has been a role player as well. If he’s able to make the Cowboys roster would make him fit in with their rotation.

• What I Dislike: He’s doesn’t have the best strength, so facing huge NFL offensive linemen could be tough on him. Ivie has a lot working against him to become a mainstay on the roster of the Cowboys.

• Final Thoughts: It won’t be easy for Ivie to make the roster, but he seems to have excellent character, some athleticism and plays hard. The issues are he just hasn’t shown the “power” needed to be a full-time NFL player and work his way onto the roster this upcoming season.

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