Monday night’s rookie classes are very different.
Previously we broke down both team’s offense and defense for the upcoming game between the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans. Now we dive back into the position battleground, this time looking at how some of each team’s rookie class stack up against each other. (Grades for each player are the overall offensive or defensive grade handed out by PFF.com)
Dallas Cowboys
Tyler Guyton
First Round
Tyler Guyton missed last week and Asim Richards stepped in. Richards didn’t do a bad job, wasn’t great either, but by comparing the two we can see how far behind Guyton is in his development based on high his high draft spot. The news is Guyton will resume his role at left tackle.
Grade: 55.3
Marshawn Kneeland
Second Round
On injured reserve
Grade: 54.7
Cooper Beebe
Third Round
Beebe allowed his first sack in five weeks but he was more busy hoping Cooper Rush would hold onto his snap. The fumbled snap was on Rush, the replays clearly show him taking his eye off the ball. This week he has work cut out with this defensive line that is generating a lot of pressures.
Grade: 60.6
Marist Liufau
Third Round
Liufau came close to returning a fumble for a touchdown. Other than that, he has played 21 snaps in the last two weeks and made four tackles.
Grade: 52.6
Caelen Carson
Fifth Round
Carson is still figuring things out. The problem he has is that opposing offenses are targeting him a lot due to the fact he’s a weak spot, but also they are staying away from Trevon Diggs. He’s allowed 205 yards and 13 receptions off 15 targets in the last two weeks. Grade: 39.7
Ryan Flournoy
Sixth Round
Against the Philadelphia Eagles, Flournoy was used most as an extra run blocker on offense. Other than that he was used as a key player on special teams.
Grade: 78.4 (ST Grade)
Brevyn Spann-Ford
UDFA
Spann-Ford played six snaps on offense, other than that he was used primarily on special teams. This trend will likely continue.
Grade: 60.5 (ST Grade)
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Houston Texans
Blake Fisher
Second Round
Fisher is playing swing-tackle for Houston and has come in for 114 snaps this season. On 71 pass sets, Fisher has allowed ten pressures and one sack. The Notre Dame tackle was probably over-drafted here in the second round and Houston is finding that out. He was benched a number of times for the Fighting Irish, his biggest problem is oversetting or playing off his heels.
Grade: 46.5
Kamari Lassiter
Second Round
The young Georgia Bulldog cornerback has played pretty well this season so far. He’s played as one of the teams starting corners and has allowed a reception rate of just 44% and a passer rating allowed of 55.2. To add to that impressive start he also has three interceptions with two coming last week against the Detroit Lions.
Grade: 69.8
Calen Bullock
Third Round
Bullock has been the team’s starting free safety from Week 4 and has played in every game this year. He leads the team in interceptions with four and his ability to cover ground quickly and transition quickly with fluid hips has been on display.
Grade: 51.5
Cade Stover
Fourth Round
Stover plays the TE2 role behind Dalton Schultz, so naturally he plays mostly as an extra blocker. He has made eight receptions this year for 87 yards, but his main duties are either blocking or contributing on special teams.
Grade: 50.7
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