Breaking down Dallas Cowboys 2019 defensive tackle depth chart

Their Top Rookie: Trysten Hill

After a 3-4 start to the 2018 season, Dallas made a desperation move. Not wanting to waste the remainder of the year, they traded their first-round pick in 2019 to the Oakland Raiders for wide receiver Amari Cooper. His arrival helped them put together a remarkable second half that ended with a 10-6 record and an NFC East title.

It also made it to where they had to sit out of the draft until the 58th overall pick. Once they finally were on the board, there was a decision to make. Did they want to go after a safety to shore up that position, or add someone to the defensive line that could generate some interior pressure?

Dallas ended up going with the second option as they took UCF’s Trysten Hill. While at UCF, Hill flashed some incredible talent as he had the ability to take over games with his burst and brute strength. However, he didn’t always show up on tape.

There were also concerns about his maturity as he fell out of favor with the coaching staff that took over at the end of his career with the Knights. Due to that, he wasn’t a starter in his final season.

When he is on the field though, this kid has the kind of effort and hustle that Rod Marinelli gushes over. If the defensive coach can get him focused, there’s a real chance that Hill can become the force at the three-technique they have been after for years.