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Pros and cons of Dallas Cowboys taking Southern Miss football's Eric Scott Jr. in 2023 NFL Draft

Southern Miss cornerback Eric Scott Jr. was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft on Saturday. He was the 178th overall player selected.

Th Basehore, Kansas, native spent three seasons with the Golden Eagles and finished with 60 tackles, five interceptions, 16 passes defended and two fumble recoveries in games.

Here's what the Cowboys are getting in Scott.

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The positives

The 6-foot-2, 202-pound Scott is a big, physical cornerback that has some great athletic traits.