In his first draft as head coach of the Cowboys, Mike McCarthy was pleasantly surprised by the availability of CeeDee Lamb at pick No. 17, altering the team's plans. The team conducted virtual interviews and ran countless mocks in preparation.
Seven players were drafted, including cornerstone players like Lamb and Diggs. Although some picks like Gallimore and Robinson didn't pan out as expected, the draft was deemed highly successful with the standout selections of Lamb and Diggs.