Ya todos deberíamos saber la importancia que los Cowboys le dan a la firma de agentes libres no reclutados. La rica historia del equipo está llena de muchachos que fueron ignorados en el draft, pero que no solo lograron formar parte del equipo, sino que se convirtieron en élite.
Desde miembros del Anillo de Honor como Cliff Harris y Drew Pearson, hasta Everson Walls y Tony Romo, los Cowboys también han tenido éxito reciente en la década anterior, con jugadores que llegaron después del draft – como Dan Bailey, Cole Beasley, Ron Leary y Blake Jarwin, quien será el ala cerrada titular de los Cowboys esta temporada.
Este año, los Cowboys acordaron firmar 15 agentes libres más, elevando la clase del draft a un total de 22 jugadores.
A continuación está la lista completa de los agentes libres no reclutados:
- Terence Steele, OT, Texas Tech - Steele jugó tackle derecho e izquierdo como titular de cuatro años para Texas Tech. El año pasado, la línea ofensiva de los Red Raiders permitió solo 18 capturas en 531 intentos de pase.
- Stephen Guidry, WR, Mississippi State - Guidry registró 387 yardas y cinco touchdowns en Mississippi State la temporada pasada. Con 6-4 y 200 libras, su tamaño y atletismo ofrecen una posibilidad atractiva para el desarrollo.
- Aaron Parker, WR, Rhode Island - Parker pasó por debajo del radar jugando para Rhode Island, pero registró 30 touchdowns en su carrera universitaria, incluyendo nueve la temporada pasada, junto con 1,224 yardas de recepción.
- Charlie Taumoepeau, TE, Portland State - Estuvo en casi todos los equipos estadounidenses en el nivel FSC en 2019, donde atrapó 36 pases para 474 yardas y dos touchdowns en solo 10 juegos. Obtuvo los honores de la Conferencia All-Big Sky del primer equipo en 2018-19.
- Kendrick Rogers, WR, Texas A&M - Midiendo 6-4 y con 208 libras, Rogers tiene una estatura y un peso intrigante. Los números que obtuvo durante su carrera con los Aggies no fueron sorprendentes, pero hizo jugadas llamativas en grandes momentos.
- Darius Anderson, RB, TCU - Tuvo 823 yardas el año pasado. También devolvió patadas para los Frogs, por lo que sus habilidades de equipos especiales podrían ayudarlo a ganar un lugar en la lista.
- Sewo Olonilua, FB, TCU - Está listado como un fullback, pero Olonilua puede acarrear el balón. Logró acumular 537 yardas y ocho touchdowns la temporada pasada.
- Rico Dowdle, RB, South Carolina - Una lesión en la rodilla obstaculizó a Dowdle en 2019, pero aún así logró acarrear el balón para 500 yardas en su tiempo con los Gamecocks. Mide 5-11 y pesa 213 libras, por lo que tiene un marco sólido.
- Sean McKeon, TE, Michigan - Necesitará trabajar en su fuerza, pero McKeon tiene la experiencia y el marco necesario para funcionar como un bloqueador sólido. Atrapó 58 pases en la universidad, pero solo 13 de ellos llegaron la temporada pasada.
- Garrett Marino, DT, UAB - Fue jugador de la All-Conference USA tres veces, incluyendo honores de primer equipo en 2019. Tuvo seis capturas y 13.5 tacleadas para pérdida en su tiempo con los Blazers.
- Ron'dell Carter, DE, James Madison - Si hubo un premio, Carter lo ganó o fue finalista después de una temporada estelar de 2019 que lo llevó a ganarse el consenso de todos los honores estadounidenses a nivel FSC. Sus 23 capturas es la novena mayor cantidad en la historia de la escuela James Madison, donde el miembro del Salón de la Fama Charles Haley protagonizó en la década de 1980.
- Ladarius Hamilton, DE, North Texas – Fue uno de los jugadores más productivos en la historia del norte de Texas. Terminó su carrera empatado en el sexto lugar en la historia de la escuela con 17 capturas, y sus 28.5 tacleadas para pérdidas ocupa el sexto lugar.
- Francis Bernard, LB, Utah - Fue un jugador del primer equipo All-Pac 12 en 2019. Jugó en 26 juegos para los Utes, después de transferirse de BYU. En dos ocasiones fue nombrado Jugador Defensivo de la Semana Pac-12. Se une a su compañero de equipo universitario Bradlee Anae (selección de quinta ronda) en esta clase de novatos de los Cowboys.
- Azur Kamara, LB, Kansas – Fue un defensor versátil en Kansas después de pasar dos años en JUCO. Kamara jugó tanto en la posición de ala defensiva como en la de apoyador externo, y obtuvo los honores de mención de honor All-Big 12 como senior en 2019.
- Luther Kirk, S, Illinois State - El único profundo entre esta clase de novatos para los Cowboys. Eso debería ser una ventaja para Kirk, quien fue el MVP del East-West Shrine Bowl en enero. Obtuvo los honores FSC All-American en 2019. Es un jugador físico que se acerca a la línea de scrimmage, registrando 89 tacleadas la temporada pasada.
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CeeDee Lamb, WR, Oklahoma – Despite needs on defense, the Cowboys couldn't pass up Lamb with the 17th pick. A consensus All-American at OU, Lamb piled up 32 touchdown catches in three years.

Trevon Diggs, CB, Alabama – The younger brother of Bills WR Stefon Diggs, Trevon started two years for Nick Saban at Alabama and posted four interceptions in 18 starts. At 6-1, 205, he's got the ideal frame for an NFL press corner.

Neville Gallimore, DT, Oklahoma – A run-stuffing defensive tackle, Gallimore posted 18 tackles for loss and 8.5 sacks in four seasons at Oklahoma. Drafting Gallimore in the third round, the Cowboys like his athleticism and motor at 300 pounds.

Reggie Robinson II, CB, Tulsa - The first of two fourth-round picks by Dallas, Robinson had a breakout senior season at Tulsa with four interceptions and 17 pass breakups. He also blocked four kicks in college.

Tyler Biadasz, C, Wisconsin – The Cowboys traded back into the fourth round to draft Biadasz, an All-American and Rimington Award winner at Wisconsin. In three seasons, running back Jonathan Taylor ran for a record-setting 6,000 yards behind Biadasz and his fellow offensive linemen. Biadasz compete for the center job left by the retiring Travis Frederick, who also starred at Wisconsin.

Bradlee Anae, DE, Utah – A consensus All-American last season, Anae was one of the most productive edge rushers in this year's class, having posted 29.5 sacks in four seasons at Utah. The Cowboys nearly took him in the fourth round but were able to get him later in the fifth.

Ben DiNucci, QB, James Madison – Drafted in the seventh round, DiNucci started 29 games in two seasons at James Madison, posting a 23-6 record and an appearance in the FCS Championship game held in Frisco, just up the road from The Star.

Terence Steele, OT, Texas Tech – Steele played right and left tackle as a four-year starter for Texas Tech. Last year the Red Raiders' offensive line allowed only 18 sacks in 531 pass attempts.

Stephen Guidry, WR, Mississippi State – Guidry recorded 387 yards and five touchdowns at Mississippi State last season. At 6-4 and 200 pounds, his size and athleticism offer an enticing possibility for development.

Aaron Parker, WR, Rhode Island – Parker flew under-the-radar playing for Rhode Island, but he recorded 30 touchdowns in his collegiate career including nine last season to go along with 1,224 receiving yards.

Charlie Taumoepeau, TE, Portland State – Was on nearly every All-American team at the FSC level in 2019, where he caught 36 passes for 474 yards and two touchdowns in just 10 games. He earned first-team All-Big Sky Conference honors in 2018-19

Kendrick Rogers, WR, Texas A&M – At 6-4, 208 pounds, Rogers has intriguing measurables. His career numbers for the Aggies weren't amazing, but he made splashy plays in big moments.

Darius Anderson, RB, TCU – The former Horned Frog had 823 yards as part of a back-field-by-committee last year. He also returned kicks for the Frogs, so his special teams abilities could help him earn a roster spot.

Sewo Olonilua, FB, TCU – Another part of the Horned Frog backfield. He might be listed as a fullback, but Olonilua can carry the rock. He rushed for 537 yards and eight touchdowns last season.

Rico Dowdle, RB, South Carolina – A knee injury hampered Dowdle in 2019, but he still managed to rush for 500 yards for the Gamecocks. At 5-11, 213 pounds, he's got a solid NFL frame.

Sean McKeon, TE, Michigan – He'll need to work on his strength, but McKeon has the experience and the frame required to function as a solid blocker. He caught 58 passes in college, but only 13 of those came last season.

Garrett Marino, DT, UAB – A three-time All-Conference USA performer, including first-team honors in 2019. He had six sacks, 13.5 tackles for loss for the Blazers.

Ron'Dell Carter, DE, James Madison – If there was an award for it, Carter either won it or was a finalist after a stellar 2019 season that earned him consensus All-American honors at the FSC level. His 23 sacks is ninth-most in school history at James Madison, where Hall of Famer Charles Haley starred in the 1980s.

Ladarius Hamilton, DE, North Texas – One of the more productive players in North Texas history, finishing his career tied for sixth in school history with 17 sacks and his 28.5 tackles for loss ranks sixth.

Francis Bernard, LB, Utah – A first-team All-Pac 12 performer in 2019, Bernard played in 26 games for the Utes, after transferring from BYU. He was twice named Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week. He joins college teammate Bradlee Anae (fifth-round pick) in this Cowboys' rookie class.

Azur Kamara, LB, Kansas – Versatile defender at Kansas after spending two years in JUCO. Kamara played both defensive end and outside linebacker, and earned All-Big 12 honorable mention honors as a senior in 2019.

Luther Kirk, S, Illinois State – The only safety among this rookie class for the Cowboys. That should be an advantage to Kirk, who was the MVP of the East-West Shrine Bowl back in January. He earned FSC All-American honors in 2019. He's a physical player that gets close to the line of scrimmage, recording 89 tackles last season.