What are the top 10 Dallas Cowboys NFL Draft classes of all-time?

The NFL Draft is traditionally one of the biggest sporting events in the United States every year. In each draft, teams invest in new and talented, young prospects in hopes that they will hit a home run, and change the trajectory of their franchise for the coming years. More often than not, draft selections don’t end up working out, whether it be injuries, character issues, or just plain bad luck. Sometimes, however, it does work, and with a good draft can go from the NFL’s cellar, to the to the top of the food chain.

After an extremely disappointing season filled with injuries, character dilemmas, and talent concerns at some key positions, the Cowboys went into the 2016 NFL Draft looking to rebuild and reload their roster with a fresh influx of new talent. As it stands, it is unknown whether or not newcomers Ezekiel Elliott, Jaylon Smith, Maliek Collins, Charles Tapper and company will help to turn the Cowboys back into a contender, but there is a lot to be excited about at Valley Ranch right now.

Elliott is an elite talent with the potential to revitalize the Dallas offense behind an elite offensive line. Jaylon Smith may not be ready in 2016, but he’s got Pro Bowl potential of his own once he gets his health back. The Cowboys also addressed some defensive line concerns with Collins and Tapper, finally drafted a competent backup quarterback in Dak Prescott, as well as addressing some needs on the back end of the defense with cornerback Anthony Brown, and safety Kavon Frazier. Needless to say, the Cowboys have put themselves in a good position moving into the 2016-17 season.

While the Cowboys 2016 Draft has already been analyzed to death by most draft pundits, we’ve decided to countdown the 10 best drafts in Dallas Cowboys history, with the hopes that this class will one day be counted among the best in franchise history.