Cowboys 2019 Draft: RB Tony Pollard Selected in 4th Round

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The Dallas Cowboys have selected Running Back Tony Pollard from Memphis with one of their fourth-round picks, 128th overall, in the 2019 NFL Draft.

Pollard is listed 6’0″, 210 lbs. and was a record-setting kick returner for the Tigers. He set the school record with seven KR touchdowns during his time in Memphis.

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With the 128th pick in the 2019 #NFLDraft, the #DallasCowboys select running back, @Tp__5 from @MemphisFB! 🌟#CowboysDraft pic.twitter.com/eLjxM6I35d

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April 27, 2019

The Cowboys were expected to take a RB today, having only Darius Jackson and Jordan Chunn on the depth chart behind Ezekiel Elliott. Last year’s backup, Rod Smith, remains unsigned as a free agent.

Scouts love Pollard’s big play ability but question some of his fundamentals as a RB getting regular carries. As long as Zeke stays healthy, that could make Tony an ideal compliment to take advantage of a tired defense.

Welcome to Dallas, Tony Pollard!

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2 Comments

Ethan Chazin 7 years ago

Waiting 3 months for the draft, reading 1000's of articles, hundreds of player profiles not gonna lie this is turning into a very disappointing draft as a fan. The team reached for a DT3, took an OG/C that no one expected esp. the people (Broaddus, Heilman, etc.) who cover this team, then started covering needs in the 4th round with a player that is more renown as a returner than a RB? So..apparently we didn't need a safety, we're fine with TE, and no need for CB despite Jones & Brown potentially being gone next year? #Depressing
1. Ahad, Holy Dabir of Aleppo 7 years ago
  
  Waste of a draft, and a giant step backwards. Starting to think there's a reason we haven't won in 25 years