There was a point in time where the second round was one where the Dallas Cowboys got a little bit adventurous. For some time, the Cowboys treated the second round, a spot where you can find true starters, as a lottery machine of sorts. When you look back at the second-round picks over the last decade or so, there have definitely been some ups and downs.
- 2012: (traded)
Looking at this list there is no question that DeMarcus Lawrence is the best product in the here and now. Obviously Sean Lee has had a nice career with the Cowboys, and to be fair, Jaylon Smith has gotten a second contract with the team, but names like Gavin Escobar certainly make one grimace.