Chidobe Awuzie as a Safety?

Chidobe Awuzie as a Safety?

The Cowboys nowadays have a tendency to be fantastic at getting precisely what they need. Recently they have been in the process of working Chidobe Awuzie as cornerback until further notice. In any case, head administration believe that the second-round pick might be a predominant fit as their safety.

What are the Cowboys getting with the 6-0, 200-pound defensive back?

“They’re getting a player whose mentality is to be the best,” Awuzie said during a Friday conference call. “I’ve been an underdog my whole life. I’ve embraced the role. It just made me into the player I am today. Nothing has changed. They got me in the second round, 60th pick, that’s fine with me. That’s just going to give me more motivation to be the best player I can be for them. They’re getting a versatile player. I can play anywhere and excel anywhere.”

Awuzie had three interceptions in four seasons with the Buffaloes. His 26 tackles for loss were the most for a defensive back in school history. He played cornerback and both safety spots.

With the Cowboys losing starting cornerbacks Brandon Carr and Morris Claiborne in free agency, Awuzie should instantly go after a starting spot.

It ought to be intriguing to see how Awuzie handles himself battling with Dez Bryant at the Cowboys’s practices.

Awuzie’s performance at the University of Colorado is what pulled in the Cowboys to Awuzie’a abilities at cornerback. Awuzie started at free safety, strong safety, in the slot, and at outside corner during his university career.

As indicated by NBC Sports, secondary coach Joe Baker expressed, “We view him as a corner as of now, however, as a corner who could possibly play some safety.” The not too bad thing about him is he has the understanding to manage everything, so that is the thing that you would look for, and moreover, the strength.

Awuzie’s length was a worry for a couple scouts while evaluating him as an NFL cornerback. His arms measure only 30 5/8 inches, the shortest among the greatest cornerback prospects in the 2017 draft. However, what separates him from most is his “go get it” mindset that is brilliant on the field.

The Cowboys are giving Jeff Heath the primary shot at the beginning safety spot opened by the departures of Barry Church and J.J. Wilcox. Regardless, Awuzie could strive for that job if the Cowboys are satisfied at cornerback with Orlando Scandrick, Anthony Brown, Nolan Carroll and draft picks Jourdan Lewis and Marquez White.

Having Awuzie at corner might just be one of the smartest decisions the Dallas Cowboys would make in this upcoming season. Cowboys, make it happen!

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