Cowboys Prioritize Local Talent in Draft

0:00On March 25, the Dallas Cowboys are prioritizing defense as they head into next month's NFL draft, with head coach Brian Shottenheimer stressing A, natural approach to selections despite clear roster gaps at linebacker and cornerback. Two standout prospects from the University of Texas pro-day caught their eye, 21-year-old linebacker Anthony Hill Jr., and cornerback Malik, Muhammad, both Dallas-area natives who dominated high school ball in Texas. These guys have deep roots in the state, coming from powerhouse high school programs and starring in Texas' top recruiting class a couple years back. The Cowboys already showed strong interest by taking Hill to dinner in Austin, joined by their new defensive coordinator, to chat football and build. Report ahead of his workout. Both players lit up talking about a potential homecoming with Dallas, where family and familiarity run deep. Hill's just 30 minutes from Denton. When he link up with former Texas teammate, Demarbian overshown on the roster.

1:00Fans and scouts see them fitting right in, especially with inside linebacker as the Cowboys biggest free agency oversight so far. Hill impressed at the NFL combine with a 4.51 second 40 yard dash, the third fastest among linebackers, plus strong jumps and bench. Reps, he skipped testing at pro-day to focus on drill showing his versatility. Muhammad turn heads to, clocking a blazing 4.4 240, and he highlights his slot and outside corner skills, drawn from a family, legacy of NFL defensive backs. Projections put Hill in the second round in Muhammad in the third, while Dallas holds just one day to pick at number 92 overall. But trades, and ATRO. And schemes could shake things up as draft-day nears, keeping these local talents squarely in the mix.