"Some were surprised the Cowboys selected a guard in the first round, but Booker quickly proved he was worthy of the selection. He had a difficult job in replacing future Hall of Famer Zack Martin but was up to the task. He missed three games with a high ankle sprain and was not 100 percent when he returned, but he finished with a 93.7% pass block win rate and a 76% run block win rate."
"The Cowboys had a 4,000-yard passer, two 1,000-yard receivers and a 1,000-yard rusher. The offensive line deserves some credit for that. Booker was unafraid to show leadership. Despite being a rookie, he was tasked by Schottenheimer to speak up as the season went on, and he was up to the challenge."
"On more than one occasion, Schottenheimer said Ezeiruaku is destined to be a star. He played 604 snaps as a rookie, second most on the defensive line, but he finished with two sacks. He was credited with 45 tackles, seven tackles for loss, 42 pressures and a forced fumble while playing 54.6% of the snaps."
Brian Schottenheimer's first rookie draft class with the Dallas Cowboys produced mixed results with notable positives and some misses. Of nine picks, eight remained with the organization by season's end. First-round guard Tyler Booker replaced Zack Martin admirably, posting a 93.7% pass block win rate and 76% run block win rate despite missing games with a high ankle sprain; he displayed leadership and made the All-Rookie team. Second-rounder Donovan Ezeiruaku played 604 snaps, recording 45 tackles, seven tackles for loss, 42 pressures and a forced fumble while playing 54.6% of defensive snaps. Defensive lineman Tommy Akingbesote was the only pick to leave the organization.
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