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Report: Pats eyed Jaylon Smith
- Updated: April 30, 2016
On Friday night the Cowboys surprised everyone by going against the grain, eschewing “win now” and drafting Notre Dame linebacker Jaylon Smith, one of the biggest winners on the draft’s second day. Smith is a top-five talent, but he wasn’t expected to be gone at the top of the second round. And Dallas yanked on him before Myles Jack was even off the board.
I’m a COWBOY!!!
— Jaylon Smith (@thejaylonsmith) April 30, 2016
Maybe they knew something and didn’t want to miss on their only shot at grabbing Smith. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Smith was going to come off the board shortly, with the Patriots reportedly targeting the linebacker.
If the #Cowboys didn’t take #NotreDame LB Jaylon Smith in the 2nd round, the #Patriots would have. Explains why they dealt 1 2nd rounder
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 30, 2016
The pick of Smith wasn’t bad — the former All-American is one of the best talents …
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