The Cowboys’ rookie minicamp began on Friday. The group of players taking part included these undrafted free agents:
- Justin Barron, LB (Syracuse)
- Zion Childress, DB (Kentucky)
- Alijah Clark, DB (Syracuse)
- Rivaldo Fairweather, TE (Auburn)
- Bruce Harmon, DB (Stephen F. Austin)
- Traeshon Holden, WR (Oregon)
- Josh Kelly, WR (Texas Tech)
- Tyler Neville, TE (Virginia Tech)
- Mike Smith, DB (Eastern Kentucky)
Clark received a notable commitment from the Cowboys to take part in their offseason program. Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 reports his deal contains a $25K signing bonus in addition to $234K in guaranteed base salary. A transfer from Rutgers following his freshman season, Clark racked up 183 tackles and nine pass breakups during his time at Syracuse.
Barron began his college career as a receiver before transitioning to defense in 2020. Over the remainder of his time with the Orange, he saw time at safety and slot corner in addition to linebacker. The 6-5, 224-pounder posted at least 90 tackles over each of the past two years and his special teams experience will give him a strong chance to earn a roster spot.
Before and after the draft, receiver has been named as a position of need for the Cowboys. Holden saw his production increase every year during his college career, which included time at Alabama from 2020-22. At 6-2, he will look to provide the Cowboys with size at the WR spot if he makes the team. Kelly – who played at Fresno State and Washington State before his single campaign with the Red Raiders – topped 1,000 yards in 2024 and will aim to parlay that production into a roster spot this summer.
Tyler Neville went to UVA, not VT
We see receivers transition to DBs often, but the receiver-to-linebacker is rare. Really interested to see if Barron make the team, and if so, if he carves out a role.
That RB room is … uninspiring
do people really still care about the cowboys??
I’m wondering if Jerry Jones signed Mike Smith after the latter lost his mount in the Kentucky Derby 🙂
I looked at the stats for the WRs by following the link attached to their names. These guys played for six seasons in college. Can someone explain that? Used to be 4 and done, 5 if a redshirt.
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