Maliek Collins got the call from the Dallas Cowboys early in the third round Friday night, making him the No. 67 pick overall and first Nebraska player selected in the 2016 NFL Draft.
He'll join former Nebraska teammate Randy Gregory, who Dallas picked just a year ago in the second round.
ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. said after the pick the potential is there with Collins, but he'll need to take his game to another level to meet the promise he showed in a breakout sophomore season. Fellow analyst Todd McShay pointed out that Collins was adjusting to a new scheme this past year.