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Position battleground (rookies): Cowboys vs. Panthers breakdown for draft picks/UDFAs

Previously we broke down both team’s offense and defense for the upcoming game between the Dallas Cowboys and Carolina Panthers. Now we dive back into the position battleground, this time looking at how each team’s rookie class stacks up against each other. The grades given are based on performance, role and expectation.

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NT Mazi Smith (First Round)

Last week against the New York Giants, Smith played a solid game. He led the defensive linemen in tackles and defensive stops, and we saw him using his power with good technique to get to Saquon Barkley numerous times at the line of scrimmage.