BREAKING: Cowboys Draft D-Lineman Viliami Fehoko - 'Knock-Back Ability' - in Round 4
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It has been a productive draft so far for the Dallas Cowboys, and they added to a strong draft class after selecting defensive lineman Viliami 'Junior' Fehoko out of San Jose State with pick No. 129 overall in the fourth round.
The Cowboys have addressed the defense twice already in this draft with defensive lineman Mazi Smith out of Michigan in the first round and linebacker DeMarvion Overshown out of Texas in the third round. And while it's obvious that they want Mazi to be a rotational guy or more, Dallas assistant coach Shariff Floyd predicts he can someday be a starter and also play both end and 3-tech defensive tackle.
"He's got knock-back ability,'' said Dallas defensive assistant Sharrif Floyd (via 105.3 The Fan.)
In his final season at San Jose State Fehoko, wreaked havoc on opposing offenses on a weekly basis, recording 69 total tackles with a whopping 19 tackles for loss and nine sacks while also forcing two fumbles and recovering another.
"Fehoko is a veteran pass rusher who brings a refined set of pass rush moves and a powerful, violent upper body to the field, but he plays with questionable leverage and some physical limitations," SI Draft Bible wrote about Fehoko.
He will be joining a stout defensive front with fellow rookie Smith that already features Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence, looking to make a strong first impression and earn playing time early in his NFL career.
The Dallas Cowboys will be on the clock once again with pick No. 169 in the fifth round.
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