Top 10: Second Round Selections

10 Sean Lee / Bruce Carter – These guys are linked together, not only because they are teammates, but as of now, their careers are similar. Both were considered first-round talents but fell to the second round because of injury concerns. And so far,

9. Kevin Williams

8. Ken Norton Jr. – The second-round pick of Tom Landry's final draft class in 1988. He was the vocal leader of the Cowboys' defenses during the first two Super Bowls of the 1990s. Norton's game against the Bills in Super Bowl XXVII was memorable. N

7. Robert Newhouse - He had the body of a bruising fullback, a position he played most of his career. He was the featured back for the early part of his 12-year career and took a backseat once Tony Dorsett arrived. But Newhouse was a versatile player who

6. Andre Gurode – The Cowboys were shocked Gurode slipped to them in the early second round back in 2002 and immediately he played, both at guard and center. He went back and forth there until Bill Parcells made him a center in 2006. That's when he

5. Daryl Johnston – The Moose paved the way for most of Emmitt Smith's record-breaking yards during his career. But more than just a lead blocker, Johnston developed an important role in the offense. He caught more passes (294) than he had rushing a

4. Flozell Adams – Unlike Johnston, he wasn't exactly a fan favorite. But while Adams had his share of false start penalties over the year, he did his job for the majority of his career – protect the blind side of his quarterback. Bill Parcell

3. Darren Woodson – More of a linebacker at Arizona State, Woodson was a rare athlete that combined size and speed, with a drive and work ethic that was unmatched. He's not third on many lists, but Woodson came into the Cowboys and won two straight

2. Mel Renfro – Whether he was playing safety, cornerback or returning kicks, Renfro did everything at a high level, making 10 Pro Bowls during his career. Renfro was part of arguably the greatest draft in Cowboys history in 1964, when they also pic

1. Larry Allen – He was a raw, relatively unknown player from Sonoma State (Calif.), but the Cowboys thought he had a chance to develop and be dominant. That's exactly what he was, earning 10 Pro Bowls. Like Renfro, he was an All-Pro at two differen