![Jason Witten and DeMarcus Ware are the two names that top this list. [Image Source: Flickr | Richard Krause]](https://staticr1.blastingcdn.com/media/photogallery/2019/4/10/660x290/b_502x220x82/jason-witten-and-demarcus-ware-are-the-two-names-that-top-this-list-image-source-flickr-richard-krause_2245821.jpg "Jason Witten and DeMarcus Ware are the two names that top this list. [Image Source: Flickr | Richard Krause]")
After looking at the best recent draft picks for 29 teams, it’s now time to look at the Cowboys who have the 58th pick (They traded their first rounder to acquire Amari Cooper last season). Ryan Wilson of CBS Sports has them selecting safety Taylor Rapp out of Washington with that pick in his latest mock draft.
The Cowboys haven’t exactly been the most successful franchise since 2000 without even a single trip to the NFC Championship Game. What has been impressive is the number of game-changers they have drafted over that time. Here are just some of the players that were unable to crack this list: Roy Williams, Sean Lee, DeMarco Murray, Demarcus Lawrence, Byron Jones, and Terence Newman. Those six players have combined for 14 Pro Bowl nods (Lee, Lawrence, and Jones are still playing for the Cowboys).
Note: Only time with the Cowboys is considered for this list. Where they were drafted makes a difference - meaning this isn't exactly the top-ten players drafted by Dallas since 2000 list. Remember this is a subjective list, meaning there can be much debate as to who the top-ten should be. Some late-round draft picks that didn't quite make the list but had solid careers with the team include Mario Edwards (sixth round, 2000), Bradie James (fourth round, 2003), Patrick Crayton (seventh round, 2004), Marion Barber (fourth round, 2005), Chris Canty (fourth round, 2005), Doug Free (fourth round, 2007), Orlando Scandrick (fifth round, 2008), Anthony Hitchens (fourth round, 2014), and Anthony Brown (sixth round, 2016).
Jason Witten, TE - 3rd round, 69th overall (2003); time with Cowboys: 2003-2017, present
An 11-time Pro Bowler, Witten came out of retirement after sitting out last season. He ranks fourth on the NFL's all-time list with 1,152 receptions. Witten has only missed one game in his 15-year career.
DeMarcus Ware, LB - 1st round, 11th overall (2005); time with Cowboys: 2005-2013
A premier pass-rusher, Ware totaled 117 sacks in his nine years with Dallas. He was named to seven Pro Bowls, was a four-time First Team All-Pro, and twice led the league in sacks.
Tyron Smith, OT - 1st round, 9th overall (2011); time with Cowboys: 2011-present
Smith has been named to each of the last six Pro Bowls. He has started 113 games and received First Team All-Pro honors in 2014 and 2016.
Andre Gurode, G/C - 2nd round, 37th overall (2002); time with Cowboys: 2002-2010
Starting off his career as a right guard, Gurode began to be noticed as a stellar offensive lineman once he moved to center. He made five straight Pro Bowls from 2006-2010.
Zack Martin, Ot - 1st round, 16th overall (2014); time with Cowboys: 2014-present
Five years in the league, five Pro Bowl trips. Martin has started 78 of a possible 80 games in his five seasons and has been named a First Team All-Pro member three times.
Dak Prescott, QB - 4th round, 135th overall (2016); time with Cowboys: 2016-present
A starter from the get-go, Prescott hasn't missed a game in three years and sports a 32-16 record. The 2016 Offensive Rookie of the Year has completed 66.1 percent of his passes in his career to go along with 67 passing touchdowns and another 18 scores on the ground.
Ezekiel Elliott, RB - 1st round, 4th overall (2016); time with Cowboys: 2016-present
Elliott led the league in rushing both last season and in his rookie year of 2016. He has already recorded 4,048 rushing yards and 28 rushing touchdowns through three seasons.
Dez Bryant, WR - 1st round, 24th overall (2010); time with Cowboys: 2010-2017
In eight years with Dallas, Bryant caught 531 balls for 7,459 yards and 73 touchdowns. He made three Pro Bowls and was a First Team All-Pro in 2014.
Travis Frederick, C - 1st round, 31st overall (2013); time with Cowboys: 2013-present
Frederick did not miss a start in his first five years, but unfortunately missed all of last season due to a condition known as Guillain-Barre syndrome. He made four straight Pro Bowls from 2014-2017. CBS Sports had reported that he is likely to be ready for offseason workouts.
Jay Ratliff, DT - 7th round, 224th overall (2005); time with Cowboys: 2005-2012
A late-round steal, Ratliff was named to the Pro Bowl in four straight seasons from 2008-2011. An excellent run-stopper. he also had 27 sacks with the Cowboys.
