When the Dallas Cowboys drafted Israel Mukuamu in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL draft, they added a high character cover corner who played predominantly on the boundary. Boasting a 6-foot-4, 205-pound build, Mukuamu appeared the perfect profile for a standard Cover-3 cornerback. The only thing holding the South Carolina product back was his lackluster speed.
Regardless of those concerns the Cowboys liked him, seeing a player who was actually best away from the boundary. They rebranded Mukuamu as a safety and box player. Playing coverage roles from a variety of spots like strong safety and nickel CB, Mukuamu has been able to contribute a number of ways for Dallas in the secondary.