Cowboys training camp: Brevyn Spann-Ford is making noise at camp

Brevyn Spann-Ford is a very interesting name to watch throughout camp.

After arriving in Oxnard, CA, on Saturday, the Dallas Cowboys took the field for their first practice of training camp on Tuesday. Though we have a strong idea of those who will make the team, such as established veterans, high draft picks, and the like, the bottom of the roster is anyone’s guess. New head coach Brian Schottenheimer has been with the team since 2023; his observation of the roster is starkly different from what it was as the team’s offensive coordinator.

Furthermore, the Cowboys have made it a habit of finding diamonds in the rough under the sunny skies of California, and countless undrafted players have shone to find a spot on the roster coming out of training camp. After the first two days of practice, one undrafted player who has made a solid impression is tight end Brevyn Spann-Ford in his second season.

Acquired by the Cowboys last year as an undrafted free agent from Minnesota, Spann-Ford carved out a role for himself last year, making the team out of camp. Although he’s primarily on the team for his blocking prowess, he’s shown flashes of a capable, big target across the field. The 6’7”, 270 lb. tight end is an enticing prospect for his potential. He played in all 17 games last season and caught nine passes for 88 yards.

For Spann-Ford to keep his spot in the rotation, he’ll have to stave off Luke Schoonmaker and the athletic John Stephens, who is returning from another knee injury suffered before final cuts. The Cowboys are in a tenuous spot at tight end. Jake Ferguson is in the final year of his contract, and Schoonmaker, despite being in his third season, hasn’t cemented himself as a core player. There may be an opportunity for Spann-Ford to do much more throughout the season if he can keep stacking good days as he’s done so far.