Cowboys training camp: Traeshon Holden does it again

Traeshon Holden is making a name for himself.

Thursday’s practice started off right for the Dallas Cowboys. On Heroes Appreciation Day, the team had a flyover through clear blue skies in California, and Dak Prescott, along with head coach Brian Schottenheimer, greeted the fans in attendance. On the field, Prescott and the offense were on fire, hitting the deep ball and making pinpoint throws. The second unit was too shabby, either. Joe Milton made some very good throws and connected with his targets effectively.

For those on the bottom of the roster, it’s important to make a lasting impression. Anyone can be a flash in the pan at camp, but to stick in the mind of the coaches and personnel decision makers, you have to be consistent. After impressing in the previous practice, Traeshon Holden followed it up with another great day at training camp. Here’s how he did Thursday and why he’s again the undrafted star of the day.

On this first play, Holden does a great job of playing through the jam of Israel Mukuamu, and continues to fight through the pattern up the field. At the catch point, Holden does a tremendous job at catching the ball away from his body and somehow getting both feet in bounds for the highlight catch.

He followed that play up with another touchdown, making that three in the last two days. Holden does a great job of effortlessly catching the ball with his hands before running away from the defense on yet another accurate throw from Joe Milton.

Competing with Holden is Jalen Cropper, who also had a nice day at practice, and Jonathan Mingo is pushing for at least the number four receiver spot. It’s imperative that Holden carry this progress into the coming weeks to force the coaches into a very difficult decision at the end of the summer. However, it was another exceptional day for the undrafted wideout.