Cowboys Snag Fourth-Round Steal: Drew Shelton

0:00On April 30, Dallas Cowboys are buzzing about their fourth round offensive tackle pick, Drew Shelton from Penn State. Team execs are calling him a rare talent with real starter upside at a premium position. While the spotlights on their 11th overall safety, Shelton stealing some shine as a potential cornerstone for the line. Officials pushed hard to grab him earlier on day 2, but they used their 90 second overall pick on a linebacker instead. Shelton started sliding, and the Cowboys snagged him later as just the third tackle off the board in that round, behind guys going to Buffalo, and Denver. Sources rave about his athleticism, saying only a handful of players can handle NFL tackle duties, and he's in that elite group. Cowboys fans know the track record. They've turned undrafted gems like Terrence Steel into six-year starters at right tackle. Shelton balled out over 48 games in college and impressed at the combine, despite measuring just under 6 feet 5 inches. Scouts ranked him 16th among tackles in 200 second overall, drawing comps to a vet who was on their practice squad last year.

1:05If he pans out like they expect, this fourth round steel could lock down the line for years without breaking the bank in a market where starters cost. A fortune. Keep an eye on training camp for the first looks.