The Dallas Cowboys could have gone a plethora of different ways with their first-round pick. However, interior defensive linemen reigned supreme, and Michigan's Mazi Smith was anointed as the newest defender in Dallas.

The Cowboys still needed to find some speed on offense, get help on the interior on both sides off the line of scrimmage, and find another linebacker.

So, who are the newest Cowboys from the 2023 NFL Draft? Let's have a look.

Dallas Cowboys 2023 NFL Draft Class

Round 1, No.26 overall: Mazi Smith, DT, Michigan

After the Buffalo Bills traded up ahead of the Cowboys to take Utah tight end Dalton Kincaid, many believed Dallas would follow that up by taking Michael Mayer out of Notre Dame, but Smith won out.

The Cowboys brought back nose tackle Johnathan Hankins, but he's likely just a one-year rental. So, it made sense for Dallas to bring a young and fresh anchor at defensive tackle into the mix. 

Smith was the best run defender in college football last season, and that's an area that the Cowboys struggle in. Plus, Smith can force double teams to free up linebackers to roam and create one-on-one opportunities for the Cowboys' edge rushers. 

Round 2, No.58 overall: Luke Schoonmaker, TE, Michigan

Schoonmaker has his best season in 2022 with 418 yards and three touchdowns on 35 receptions. 

At 6'5" and 251 pounds Schoonmaker is a pretty good athlete with a 33.5-inch vertical and a 10'7" in the broad jump. He only has 4.63 speed, but Schoonmaker but he can find open holes in the zone and make some plays.

Schoonmaker joins a young and promising tight end room with Jake Ferguson and Peyton Hendershot.

Round 3, No.90 overall: DeMarvion Overshown, LB, Texas

Overshown is a versatile weapon. He logged 1605 snaps in the box, 205 on the defensive line, 317 in the slot, 52 at free safety, and 11 and cornerback during his five years at Texas.

Overshown did a good job of getting to the quarterback with 52 career pressures, 30 hurries, 13 quarterback hits, and nine sacks. He shoots gaps with good explosion and gives great support as a run defender. 

The Cowboys now have two young studs at linebacker in Overshown and Damone Clark who showed flashes as a rookie in 2022, and if Jabril can come along, Dallas will have a promising future at the position. 

Round 4, No.129 overall: Viliami Fehoko, Edge, San Jose State

Fehoko is versatile and has a very high motor. He lived in the backfield in college, putting up 47 tackles for loss.

Although he spent the bulk of time as an edge defender, Fehoko had 12 pass breakups. Flexible enough to be on the edge or slide inside, and did a very solid job of getting to the quarterback with 23 sacks. 

Fehoko is a mix of power and agility, and he plays every play like it's his last. He's a ball of aggression and energy, and that’s exactly what the Cowboys need in the trenches. 

Round 5, No.169 overall: Asim Richards, OL, North Carolina

Richards has three years of starting experience. Well over 2,000 snaps at left tackle, but also has experience at left guard and right tackle as well. 

For a big man, Richards has good feet and once he gets his hands on a defender he usually doesn't get away, and that's a big reason why he only allowed 70 pressures in college. 

Now that he's in Dallas, Richards will compete at left guard but also keep playing as well. He could likely carve out a role as a rookie.

Round 6, No.178 overall: Eric Scott, CB, Southern Mississippi

Scott was pretty consistent when it came to his production over three years at Southern Mississippi. His height at 6’1″ with an unreal 80-inch wingspan makes Scott the ideal package for Dan Quinn.

Scott is fluid in his movements and has solid ball skills. The Cowboys liked him so much they traded up to get him in the sixth round.

He has work to do to make a roster spot, but the potential is there with Scott. 

Round 6, No.212 overall: Deuce Vaughn, RB, Kansas State

Big things come in small packages. At 5’5″ and 179 pounds, Vaughn has 4.44 speed that he uses to not only bounce runs outside but between the tackles as well, he has no fear.

Vaughn ran for 3,604 yards and 34 touchdowns on the collegiate level and added 1,280 yards on 116 receptions with nine scores. He was a second-team All-Big 12 performer three times and led the nation in all-purpose yards in 2022.

His quickness and elusiveness could be a dangerous complement to Tony Pollard.

Round 7, No.244 overall: Jalen Brooks, WR, South Carolina

The Cowboys waited until the seventh round to take a receiver, despite the need for more speed in that area.

Brooks doesn't provide that, but he has size (6'2", 206 pounds) and length, and has athleticism which he showed in his 35-inch vertical and 10'10" in the broad jump. 

Brooks is a seventh-round pick, so the Cowboys are just throwing a dart at the wall and seeing if something sticks.

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• Round 1, No. 26 overall: DT, Mazi Smith, Michigan
• Round 2, No. 58 overall: TE, Luke Schoonmaker, Michigan 
• Round 3, No. 90 overall: DeMarvion Overshown, LB, Texas
• Round 4, No. 129 overall: Viliami Fehoko, Edge, San Jose State 
• Round 5, No. 169 overall: Asim Richards, OL, North Carolina 
• Round 6, No. 178 overall: Eric Scott, CB, Southern Mississippi 
• Round 6, No. 212 overall: Deuce Vaughn, RB, Kansas State 
• Round 7, No. 244 overall: Jalen Brooks, WR, South Carolina