Cowboys training camp: UDFA stock watch focuses on a safety

Keep in mind that the Cowboys always have UDFAs worth keeping tabs on.

The Dallas Cowboys have gotten off to a quick start at training camp. In just a short three days, the cream appears to be rising to the top. Stars such as CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens have wowed the crowd with highlight plays, and rookie Donovan Ezeiruaku has shown a tremendous first step off the line of scrimmage, routinely getting into the backfield.

However, things have gotten a little chippy between the offense and the defense, prompting head coach Brian Schottenheimer to note that the team needs to improve its discipline. Hey, the ‘Boys will be boys. Adding to the competitiveness has been the defense getting excellent pressure on the quarterbacks. On day three, there were several turnovers caused, including one by today’s undrafted free agent of the day.

Zion Childress, safety

There were three interceptions yesterday at practice, including a terrific one-handed interception by Zion Childress. The former Kentucky Wildcat showed great range, undercutting a pass for Luke Schoonmaker in the end zone and using his full reach to make an excellent one-handed interception.

Childress comes to the Cowboys as a player with excellent ball skills. Over his 62 collegiate games, he had 18 pass breakups. He can play safety, but he can play multiple spots in the secondary if needed. Childress would be playing behind Malik Hooker and Markquese Bell.

There’s an opportunity for Childress to carve out a place for himself on the roster if he can sustain the types of plays he made yesterday and impress in the preseason; it will go a long way towards making a statement to the coaches. At the very least, Childress will have to contribute on special teams to earn his keep, but so far, it’s been a good start for the undrafted rookie.