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The Cowboys had three third-round selections, and with their first they selected:
Cowboys make their first of three assigned third-round picks: UCLA DT Osa Odighizuwa at No. 75 overall.
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) May 1, 2021
With the 75th pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Cowboys select DI Osa Odighizuwa, UCLA#NFLDraft2021 pic.twitter.com/qLuroupOT8
— PFF (@PFF) May 1, 2021
Some reaction from NFL media and analysts about the pick:
Position flex and production. Mike Tannenbaum hits on some of the things Odighizuwa does well that the Cowboys defense will surely welcome:
Osa Odighizuwa ( @Osagoeshard ) was good against the run in college amassing 27.5 tackles for loss, showing great ability to keep offenses behind the chains. He can play on the edge and the interior, and you can’t beat position versatility
— Mike Tannenbaum (@RealTannenbaum) May 1, 2021
In four seasons at UCLA, Osa Odighizuwa had 120 tackles, 27.5 TFL and 11.5 sacks.
— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) May 1, 2021
Having the ability to play multiple spots and be productive is exactly what the Cowboys needed:
Osa Odighizuwa is a terrific 1T in a 3T body. He’s so active with his hands and overall energy.
— Jonah Tuls (@JonahTulsNFL) May 1, 2021
With the 84th pick overall, the Dallas Cowboys select:
The #Cowboys take DE Chauncey Gholston out of Iowa with the 84th selection in the 2021 NFL Draft.
— Mike Leslie (@MikeLeslieWFAA) May 1, 2021
Make it four for four on the Cowboys defense with Iowa defensive end Chauncey Golston getting picked with their second third-round pick, No. 84 overall. He had a career-high 5.5 sacks in 2020 and finished his career with 12 sacks as a two-year starter.... https://t.co/7tMDR8eqrn
— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) May 1, 2021
Some reaction from NFL media and analysts about the pick:
Get a chance to hear Golston speak while he was going through the draft process in this interview with The Draft Network:
The #Cowboys defense just got tougher and more versatile with the selection of Chauncey Golston (@2live57).
— Justin M (@JustinM_NFL) May 1, 2021
Dallas fans, get familiar with Golston vis my @TheDraftNetwork interview with him.#NFLDraft | #FrontOffice33 https://t.co/jE3qHQR2zN
Looks like Golston has made an impression on Dane Brugler and Jeff Cavanaugh:
.@dpbrugler is in love with new Cowboys DE Chauncey Golston
— Shan Shariff (@1053SS) May 1, 2021
After our phone call with Chauncey Golston holy cow that dude sounds like an ideal teammate.
— Jeff Cavanaugh (@JC1053) May 1, 2021
With the 99th pick overall, the Dallas Cowboys select:
NAHSHON WRIGHT
— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) May 1, 2021
Welcome to #CowboysNation, @nahwrig❕#DallasCowboys | #ItsMillerTime pic.twitter.com/zQK6WOk2qv
LIVE YOUR DREAM @nahwrig !!!!!#BUILDTHEDAM x #GOBEAVS pic.twitter.com/FE1b2EB06Q
— Oregon State Football (@BeaverFootball) May 1, 2021
Some reaction from NFL media and analysts about the pick:
On just size and traits alone there should be intrigue to see what Wright can bring to this defense:
I graded him in the fourth round - higher than just about everybody - and I still thought it was way too low when I made the board final.
— Jonah Tuls (@JonahTulsNFL) May 1, 2021
His traits are serious... https://t.co/TP0DDyjZB1
Nahshon Wright: "Getting my hands on the ball is the number one thing. I like having the ball in my hands, so any chance I get, I'm just going after the ball."
— Mike Leslie (@MikeLeslieWFAA) May 1, 2021
Nahshon Wright does not lack confidence:
Cowboys third-round pick CB Nahshon Wright on the message Dallas is sending by drafting all defense so far this year: “We’re going to bring some more life, more turnovers, and definitely we’ll get a sixth championship.”
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) May 1, 2021