Shavon Revel: Cowboys' Defensive Hope

0:00On March 1st, the Dallas Cowboys missed the playoffs last season, largely because of defensive struggles, and owner Jerry Jones responded by hiring. Christian Parker, as the new defensive coordinator, to replace Matt Eberfluss. Now, the team is pinning big hopes on second-year cornerback Shabon Revel to emerge as a key leader on that side of the ball. Revel appeared in seven gains with limited snaps, but made an impact, wrecking up 35 tackles, including 23 solo stops, three passes. Defended, and one tackle for loss. His versatility fits perfectly into what the Cowboys need from their defensive backs. Coaches and Jones have been vocal about Revel's raw talent and high upside, especially since the 24-year-old stayed mostly healthy enough, too. Show flashes of potential. They see him as a project player who can grow into a star with the right guidance. His rookie year got cut short by a concussion during the Christmas game against the Washington commanders, limiting his time to learn the schemes, but the staff remains optimistic about his specific development plan this off-season.

1:04If Revel takes that next step under Parker in the new staff, he could anchor a defense that pushes the Cowboys toward their first Super Bowl in.