Drew Pearson, among the most productive undrafted free agents in Cowboys history who emphatically re-introduced himself to America when he announced the franchise's second pick at last year's NFL draft to the hoots and howls of a hostile Philadelphia crowd, will be one of the faces of the 2018 draft.

Pearson and DeMarcus Ware, the Cowboys' No. 1 pick in the 2005 draft, have been designated "community ambassadors" for the franchise's youth outreach initiatives that will complement the hoopla of the April 26-28 NFL draft road show that lands at AT&T Stadium April 26-28.

Pass rusher extraordinaire Ware, without question, completed the most storied career of any Cowboys No. 1 draft choice this millennium.

The Cowboys announced they have drafted Pearson and Ware for their ambassadorships on Tuesday. Charlotte Jones Anderson, the Cowboys executive vice president and chief brand officer, heads up the team's involvement in the draft that ultimately will be run by the NFL.

Ware and Pearson, a wide receiver also known as "the original 88" for the jersey number he wore before Michael Irvin and Dez Bryant, will launch the first in a series of draft-related programs on Thursday in conjunction with the Arlington Independent School District's six high schools.

Prospective top draft picks will join high school football players as they work on selected community projects. Athletes, male and female, from the district's six high schools will engage in a character mentorship program with junior high school athletes.

"The Dallas Cowboys are excited to use the energy that surrounds the NFL Draft to showcase the values that the game of football teaches youth," Anderson said via a news release.

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