Nobody loves taking fliers on former first-round picks more than the Dallas Cowboys. While there's something to be said about buying low on supposed blue-chip talent, determining the success of these reclamation projects is as simple as trusting their track record in the league.
More often than not, players are who they are. Only in rare instances does a former high pick actually enjoy a renaissance.
The Cowboys learned the hard way with cornerback Kaiir Elam, who was waived after they signed running back Malik Davis to the active roster. Dallas sent a 2025 fifth-round pick and a 2026 seventh-round pick to the Buffalo Bills in exchange for Elam.