Cowboys: Micah Parsons and CeeDee Lamb land on NFL's All-Under-25 Team

If there's one thing the Dallas Cowboys do well it's finding premium talent in the NFL Draft.  The genius of Will McClay, the Cowboys' Vice President of Player Personnel, has been prevalent in the organization for over a decade. Two of his recent draft gems were given some major props last week.  All-Pro linebacker/edge rusher […]

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Nov 20, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) looks on following the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

If there's one thing the Dallas Cowboys do well it's finding premium talent in the NFL Draft. 

The genius of Will McClay, the Cowboys' Vice President of Player Personnel, has been prevalent in the organization for over a decade. Two of his recent draft gems were given some major props last week. 

All-Pro linebacker/edge rusher Micah Parsons as well as All-Pro wide receiver CeeDee Lamb were named to the NFL's All-Under-25 Team by NFL.com.

A former Ohio State receiver — Garrett Wilson or Chris Olave, take your pick — will likely end up here a year from now. As of 2023, though, this spot belongs to Lamb, a highlight-making receiver who took on the responsibility of carrying the Cowboys' receiving corps in 2022. He responded by posting career-high marks in receptions (107), receiving yards (1,359) and receiving touchdowns (nine). Lamb ranked sixth league-wide in receiving yards, proving he's more than just a guy who makes a spectacular grab here and there. He should be in an even better spot this season with more help (e.g., Brandin Cooks) now on the roster.- Nick Shook, NFL.com 

Lamb almost has a 1,000-yard campaign as a rookie in 2020, and that was with quarterback Dak Prescott missing 11 games with a compound fracture of his ankle, so he proved early on the value he brings to the Cowboys' offense.

The addition of Cooks will allow Lamb to operate primarily in the slot as he did as a rookie (logged 93.2% of his snaps there), and it's an area where he's not only been good, but dominant. 

At this point, Parsons is essentially an edge rusher listed as a linebacker, but I'll keep him with the ‘backers for now. He has the rare ability to single-handedly blow up an offense's game plan. He gets after quarterbacks and is athletic enough to cover from sideline to sideline. He's a freak athlete and future Defensive Player of the Year.

What more can be said about Parsons that hasn't already been mentioned?

Parsons is the ultimate chess piece for the Cowboys' defense, and coordinator Dan Quinn has been a mad scientist in coming up with ways to use him as a linebacker as well as an edge rusher. The latter was on full display a season ago as Parsons racked up 13.5 sacks, led the NFL in pressures with 90, produced 61 hurries, and logged 26 quarterback hits.

Not only is Parsons one of if not the best defensive player in football, but an argument can be made he's the top player regardless of position. 

If McClay keeps up his amazing work scouting talent, which looks to be the case, more players for the Cowboys should make this list soon. 

Feature image via Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports