Cowboys address pass-rush need with Taco Charlton

The Dallas Cowboys have selected defensive end Taco Charlton out of Michigan with the 28th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft.

Landing a pass-rusher was undoubtedly among Dallas' offseason priorities, and scooping up Charlton fills that need.

Fitting in as a defensive end in the Cowboys' 4-3 front, Charlton should immediately be in the mix for starting snaps.

Anything close to the level of production he enjoyed as a senior, racking up 10 sacks and 13.5 tackles for loss, would be a major upgrade for a pass defense that must improve for Dallas to take the next step.

Taco Charlton Bio

Position: DE
School: Michigan
College Experience: Senior
Height: 6-6
Weight: 277 lbs.

Strengths

• Great size and strength.
• Excellent power pass-rusher, knows how to use his length and hands to good effect.
• Plays with aggressiveness, good leverage in both run defense and when rushing the passer.
• Solid set of pass-rushing moves.

Weaknesses

• Lacks top-notch burst.
• Inconsistent production game to game.
• One-year starter, struggled in previous years due to poor scheme fit (CBS Sports).

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