Here's why Isaiah Land can make the Cowboys' roster as a UDFA. DallasCowboys
The Dallas Cowboys possess an impressive history when it comes to undrafted free agents. All-time greats like Tony Romo and Drew Pearson went undrafted. Last season, three UDFAs made the Cowboys’ initial 53-man roster. The Cowboys signed more than a dozen undrafted free agents since the conclusion of the 2023 NFL Draft. Florida A&Mis a standout name among the signings and possesses a terrific opportunity to suit up for the Cowboys in 2023.
Land was a popular prospect throughout the pre-draft process. The Cowboys swiftly pounced on his availability. Despite going undrafted, Land signed a three-year contract with the Cowboys worth nearly $3 million with $90,000 in guarantees, perLand racked up a number of accolades at Florida A&M. A former Buck Buchanan winner and SWAC Defensive Player of the Year, Land was largely considered the premier HBCU prospect in the 2023 NFL Draft. Land totaled an astounding 26.
A Buffalo, New York native, Land is expected to undergo a position change while attempting to acclimate to the professional ranks. Often utilized as a traditional EDGE defender by the Rattlers, Land lacks the ideal frame necessary to play a similar role for the Cowboys. At 6-foot-3 and 236 pounds, Land best projects as a linebacker moving forward.
Land is ultimately viewed as a high-end developmental prospect. The Cowboys saw enough potential to invest a three-year contract into his services. Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn may utilize Land as a sub-package quarterback hunter. Land possesses the athletic traits necessary to thrive in space.
Land was one of few HBCU prospects that received an invite to the NFL Scouting Combine. Land’s athletic traits were on display all throughout the week. He ran a blazing-fast 4.62 in the 40-yard dash with a 2.67 20-yard split and 1.59 10-yard split. Lower-body explosion was on display via Land’s 34.5-inch vertical and 10-foot-6 broad jump. Land’s athletic performance led to a
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