Dallas has dealt with serious inconsistency from their linebacker corps for the past few years but look to be moving in a new direction. After drafting North Dakota State and LSU standout Jabril Cox in 2021, they went and grabbed his teammate Damone Clark in this past weekend’s draft haul.
The Cowboys selected Clark with pick No. 176, a long way from where he was projected coming out of college. During the medical checks at the scouting combine in March, it was revealed the young prospect had a herniated disc which required surgery. The original projection is that Clark would miss the entire 2022 season, but according to the always-optimistic front office, they are expecting Clark to hit the field sometime before the season is over.
If he can return to full health in 2022, he’ll combine with Micah Parsons, Leighton Vander Esch, Cox and Luke Gifford create a room with versatility, athleticism and potential. What plans DC Dan Quinn has for Clark have yet to be uncovered but in the mean time, here a few things to know about Tiger turned Cowboy.