Undrafted hopeful Jalen Moreno-Cropper looks to race past the competition to find a spot on the roster. Role Call: Jalen Moreno-Cropper Relying on Speed – Nick Harris, From where he started to how it ended, the unexpected rise to a starting role should allow Crayton to sleep easy. While he left the team with no pro bowls nods or All-Pro selections, he locked on to 196 receptions for 2888 yards in 6 seasons. He fought through a crowded receiver room with Keyshawn Johnson, Terry Glenn, and Antonio Bryant.īringing in Terrell Owens and Roy Williams, and with the emergence of Miles Austin, Patrick Crayton stood his ground and continued to produce. Crayton had to overcome injuries and beat out players that were technically more talented than he was. With that, Dallas snagged another player who developed into one of the better route runners the NFL offered. I’ve never watched them play a down of football. Patrick Crayton was a 7th-round draft pick in 2004 from Northwestern Oklahoma State. Patrick Crayton was the epitome of a slot receiver for Tony Romo

There are many feel-good stories across the NFL but Miles Austin’s stack right up there with them.

He was one of Tony Romo’s go-to receivers and scratched out 2 Pro Bowls in the process. The 35 touchdowns were the cherries on top. Over the seven years with Dallas, Miles Austin racked up 301 receptions and 4481 receiving yards. He turned his chance into the Cowboys’ single-game receiving record (10 catches for 250 yards) against the Kansas City Chiefs. Austin embraced the opportunity of filling the stat sheet. Subsequently after Terrell Owens exited stage right, there was a noticeable verbal void along with a statistical one. Most undrafted players out of Monmouth University find it challenging to grab one of those musical chairs that we commonly dub a roster spot.Īfter a couple of seasons of making a name for himself doing kick returns, he earned his chance at one of the wide receiver roles.

Austin used his talents on special teams and made an impact in a big way. However, he did what any intelligent young player eager to earn playing time would do. Miles Austin was not a lock to make the roster back in 2006. These Cowboys went from afterthoughts to franchise cornerstones.īefore Amari Cooper wore #19, Miles Austin made it famous Four Dallas Cowboys who rose from obscurity to fan favorites - Jermaine Arvie, Inside the Star

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