Mansoor Delane was clocked running a 4.37 and 4.39 by two scouts in attendance, while Adam Schefter reported a 4.35. A 4.35 in the 40-yard dash for Mansoor Delane at LSU's pro day.
Gary is expected to provide solid edge play against the run while sprinkling in some decent pass rush. Thompson is a versatile safety who will play multiple roles in Christian Parker's defense. Earlier this week we asked you to grade these acquisitions.
In 2024, he became a full-time impact defender and his production jumped across the board. In 14 games he made 58 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, one sack, two interceptions, 12 pass breakups, and three forced fumbles. This is the season where he started to look like a true NFL corner making more plays on the ball, more involvement in run support, and an expanded usage which was seen in his tackles for loss totals.
A 2022 fifth-round pick by the Commanders, Howell made his first career NFL start against the Cowboys during the regular season finale of his rookie campaign. That next season, the North Carolina ended up being a full-time starter for Washington. He went 4-13 in his 17 starts, completing 63.4 percent of his passes for 3,946 yards, 21 touchdowns, and a league-leading 21 interceptions.
The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine kicks off in a little less than a week. There will be 319 participants attempting to boost their draft stock by impressing the scouting community with their performances in the on-the-field drills as well as official and unofficial interviews with different teams. This big event of the offseason is a great way to get a better understanding of this year's draft hopefuls and last before individual Pro Days.
Tate is a big, quarterback-friendly target who wins with polish and ball skills more than gimmicks. He tracks the ball cleanly, extends his arms to pluck it away from his frame, and plays above the rim on contested throws, plus he's a savvy route runner who uses tempo and body position to create space.
There is another drop in that bucket. The Cowboys have another alternate headed to San Francisco. CeeDee Lamb has been added to the Pro Bowl and as the mothership's Nick Eatman notes it is his fifth straight season reaching the NFL's All-Star game. The subject of the Pro Bowl and the legitimacy of being named an alternate has been under fire as of late, but obviously CeeDee Lamb is an incredible player.
The First Thing You Need to Know: This Dude Lives in the Box Quincy Williams is not a coverage linebacker, and he never has been. He will not be floating around in space trying to run with slot receivers or carry tight ends down the seams. When you look at the snap data, it's not even debatable. He spent hundreds of snaps in the box, very few on the edge, only a handful in the slot, and almost none on the outside.