Dallas Cowboys release 'secret audio' of Jerry Jones' NFL Draft call with Tommy Akingbesote
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Maryland's Tommy Akingbesote had to wait until the 7th round to hear his name called in the NFL Draft, but it was certainly worth the wait. The defensive tackle was selected by the Cowboys with the No. 247 overall pick, adding a big piece to Jerry Jones' defensive unit.
Via Dallas Cowboys.com:
His power is more than present and that's due to where he holds most of his mass: in his arms, chest and shoulders. That will serve him well at the NFL level, and he uses his unique frame to be agile when it matters, by way of leaner (but not lean) lower half. So when watching his film, note his proclivity to do "crossovers" against offensive linemen to push their footwork to the limit, because it just works.
A high ceiling here, though still needing refinement from a coaching staff that can unlock his pro ability.
Akingbesote received the call that every college football player hopes to get, and it came courtesy of Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys. The Cowboys released the 'secret audio' from that call, and it's clear that Akingbesote was happy to be headed to Dallas.
You can listen to the call below:
Listen in as Maryland DT Tommy Akingbesote (@famousstommm) gets the call that he’s being drafted by the Dallas Cowboys.
— Inside Maryland Sports (@Terrapins247) April 28, 2025
📸: (dallascowboys/YT) pic.twitter.com/UDFwvx4pXg
The 6-4, 316-pound defensive lineman started all 12 games for the Terrapins in 2024, finishing the year as the team's leading tackler among all defensive linemen (32). He appeared in 44 games and made 21 starts during his four years in College Park, cementing himself as a key contributor for the Terps up front. Now he'll look to continue that success with the Dallas Cowboys.
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Christopher Breiler launched Winged Helmet Media and began covering the Michigan Football program in an unofficial capacity in 2017. He then joined Wolverine Digest as part of the FanNation network in 2021 as a contributing writer, where he served as both a writer and a photographer on game days. In 2024, he took over as the Managing Editor for Michigan Wolverines On SI. In January of 2025, he took over as Publisher for Maryland On SI. His love for Michigan Football brought him into the industry, and his passion for being a content creator has led to some amazing experiences along the way.
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