The Dallas Cowboys have made a habit of hitting home runs in undrafted free agency. While the NFL draft rightfully gets all the attention, undrafted free agency has proven to be another avenue toward talent procurement -- and the Cowboys are better than most at it.

While most teams use undrafted free agency as a way to fill gaps on the bottom end of their 90-man rosters, the Cowboys are unique in their ability to find contributing-level talent among the hundreds of undrafted free agents.

In recent history, the Cowboys have unearthed a myriad of diamonds in the rough, including Tony Romo, Jeff Heath, Dan Bailey, Chris Jones, Ronald Leary, Cole Beasley and La'el Collins, whose circumstances were unique for an undrafted free agent.

The Cowboys appeared to step it up a notch this year as they reportedly signed eight players who had draftable grades, painting a picture of the Cowboys essentially having a second draft in undrafted free agency.

Despite the supposed talent of the 2019 UDFA class, there's zero chance that eight UDFAs make the Cowboys' final roster, especially considering how much talent the team already has.

With that in mind, let's take a look at the UDFAs who have the best chance to make the final roster:

Chris Westry, CB, Kentucky

While it will take a backseat to more noteworthy position battles in training camp, the fight for the fifth cornerback spot on the Cowboys' roster will be hotly contested.

To make the final roster, undrafted free agent Chris Westry will likely have to beat out fifth-round pick Michael Jackson along with C.J. Goodwin, Treston Decoud and Donovan Olumba -- all of whom are at least 6-foot-1 and three of whom (Jackson, Decoud and Olumba) are 200-plus pounds.

I found one of those created players from Madden! Assuming times hold, that's one hell of a H/W/S combo from Kentucky CB Chris Westry. Landed an elite #RAS for his trouble. pic.twitter.com/0UWHVS0Nv2 — Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) March 23, 2019

Luckily for Westry, he is the tallest and most athletic of the bunch, measuring in at 6-4, 199 pounds with 33 3/4-inch arms to go along with a 40-yard dash in the 4.3s.

Using Relative Athletic Score -- which grades a player's measurements on a 0-10 scale compared to his peer group -- Westry is easily the most athletic cornerback vying for the fifth spot, posting a 9.6 over Jackson's 8.8, Olumba's 4.5 and Decoud's 1.9.

While it may be easy to discount Westry's athleticism at first glance, it's apparent that the Cowboys do value athleticism in their cornerbacks significantly. From their top four: Byron Jones and Chidobe Awuzie have elite RAS of 9.7 or above, Anthony Brown has a very good score of 7.9 and Jourdan Lewis has a 5, which gives more credence to the idea that Lewis isn't a great fit for defensive backs coach Kris Richard's scheme.

Westry wasn't a full-time starter at Kentucky, but when he did play, he was effective, allowing nine catches on 15 targets for 127 yards and two passes defensed, according to Pro Football Focus. In fact, quarterbacks had just a 77.3 passer rating when targeting him in 2018.

Westry's speed, explosiveness and length should be a perfect fit in Richard's system because he has athleticism and size to take vertical concepts on the outside. Westry is most comfortable in press-bail coverage, when he can get his eyes on the quarterback and minimize throwing windows to the deep-third zone.

As one would guess with an undrafted free agent, Westry doesn't come without significant warts -- after all, there was a reason he didn't start at Kentucky. He is extremely raw in terms of his technique in a variety of areas -- most notably, press technique, pad level and transitional footwork.

Westry will most certainly take some lumps throughout training camp and the preseason (as will the rest of the cornerbacks vying for the fifth roster spot), but if he shows notable improvement in those key areas, it would be easy to justify keeping him on the roster.

It won't be easy with Jackson, Goodwin, Olumba and Decoud also vying for the job, but the fact that Westry is taller and much more athletic gives him a discernible differentiating factor over the others, and it's why Westry has a good chance to make the Cowboys' final roster.

For a more in-depth look at Westry, check out his profile in our pre-draft visitor series.

Mitch Hyatt, OT, Clemson

With Cameron Fleming's place as the backup swing tackle secured, Mitch Hyatt needs to perform well enough to justify the Cowboys keeping a fourth offensive tackle on the final roster.

The Cowboys don't often keep four offensive tackles on the roster, but it's not unheard of -- they had four tackles on the roster (Tyron Smith, La'el Collins, Chaz Green and Byron Bell) during stretches of 2017.

Hyatt won't face much competition for the fourth offensive tackle spot, as Jake Campos, an undrafted free agent last season, is the only other tackle on the roster whose spot isn't secure. In fact, Hyatt's biggest competition will likely come from developmental players at other positions, as the Cowboys will have to weigh keeping a fourth offensive tackle against retaining a fourth tight end, a sixth receiver, etc.

But even though he faces an uphill battle, it wouldn't be surprising if Hyatt cracked the final roster as offensive line coach Marc Colombo's developmental project.

A former five-star recruit, Hyatt was a four-year starter and two-time All-American at Clemson who was named a team captain his senior year. Measuring in at 6-5, 303 pounds with 34 1/8-inch arms, Hyatt possesses an excellent frame and length for a tackle, though he will need to put on some mass to get stronger in the NFL.

Despite all his accolades, there's a reason Hyatt went undrafted: He's an average athlete with below-average play strength, which exacerbates some maddening technical inefficiencies. He has a suspect anchor to go along with below-average footwork, which inhibits his ability to stymie bull rushes and mirror speed rushers around the edge in pass protection. Hyatt's inefficient footwork and tendency to have a narrow base during his pass set must be fixed at the next level.

Still, even with his experience, Hyatt has a skill set that can be developed into that of a notable backup swing tackle in the league.

Although Hyatt lacks a lot of the coveted physical traits, he does possess impressive football intelligence for his position. He routinely takes good angles when climbing to the second level, which enables him to create running lanes for ball carriers. While he rarely displaces defenders on single blocks, Hyatt does do a good job of steering defenders, using his body to wall them off from the running lane.

Furthermore, he does well to identify and defeat stunts, twists and blitzes. Hyatt rarely gets caught out of position, making it easy to tell how serious he takes his game preparation. It's not always pretty, but he understands angles and how to slow pass rushers in their pursuit of the quarterback, which is why he allowed just one sack and two quarterback hits in 462 pass-blocking snaps as a senior, according to Pro Football Focus.

Coming from a big program, Hyatt's football intelligence should enable him to pick up the Cowboys' offense quicker than a typical rookie. Not only will this gain him favor with the coaching staff, but it will allow him to spend more time developing his skill set whereas most rookies are just trying to get comfortable with the scheme.

The scarcity of likable offensive line talent in the NFL should also play to Hyatt's favor, as teams will do anything they can to hold on to developmental talent. If he does some good things during training camp and the preseason, you can bet the Cowboys will do whatever it takes to keep him.

Daniel Wise, DT, Kansas

The crown jewel of the Cowboys' UDFA class, Daniel Wise faces an uphill battle to make the roster because the team already has a lot of depth at defensive tackle.

But, if stacking all of the undrafted free agents signed by Dallas, Wise would grade out the highest. In fact, he grades out favorably compared to most of the team's Day 3 picks. Wise possesses an NFL-level skill set, and if he doesn't make the Cowboys' final roster, it wouldn't be surprising to see him get picked up by another team.

Daniel Wise posted a below average #RAS at the #2019NFLCombine with poor size, speed, split explosion, but very good agility for an inside guy.



*Splits Projected* pic.twitter.com/kWjTmYb3y5 — Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) March 3, 2019

One of the biggest reasons Wise fell out of the draft is below-average athleticism, recording an abysmal 3.72 RAS. Poor size (6-2, 285 pounds) plus below-average athleticism is not a great recipe to get drafted in the NFL, especially at defensive tackle. Furthermore, his lack of size relegates him to solely an under tackle (3-technique defensive tackle), as he doesn't have the bulk to survive at nose tackle (1-technique) in the league.

Kansas DL Daniel Wise is a versatile defender. Plays all along the DL. Check out his short area quickness off the snap. Beats the combo block by slanting into the A-gap. But check the pad level..I like ithttps://t.co/OitISTorem pic.twitter.com/6h1WXhQF6g — Cover 1 (@Cover_1_) January 15, 2019

Despite all of that, Wise's skill set is dripping with NFL-quality traits. Even though he lacks overall athleticism, he does possess a strong first step that he can leverage to shoot gaps and create disruption in the backfield. He also consistently plays with optimal pad level, which enables him to consistently win the leverage battle when engaged with offensive linemen.

Despite measuring into the 35th and third percentiles in height and weight (respectively) compared with defensive tackles since 1999, Wise's ability to continually play with leverage enables him to be effective against offensive linemen who outweigh him by 30 or 40 pounds.

Moreover, he possesses notable footwork and active hands that he uses to counter the strike of an offensive lineman or escape off a block. Wise also uses his length well to stack blockers in the run game or condense the pocket against the pass. His hands are quick, enabling him to win fast and get into the backfield.

Ultimately, the biggest obstacle in Wise's way to make the team is the sheer depth of defensive tackles already on the roster.

Going into the draft, Dallas already had Tyrone Crawford (who also spends time at end), Maliek Collins, Antwaun Woods, Christian Covington, Kerry Hyder (who also has end ability) and Daniel Ross. That's six tackles who made a 53-man roster last season. Add in second-round pick Trysten Hill, and it gets even more cramped at the position.

The Cowboys typically will keep, at most, 10 defensive linemen on the roster, which, in theory, gives them five spots for tackles and five spots for ends on the final roster (though the position versatility of players such as Crawford can fudge those numbers a bit). The Cowboys also have just as much depth at end as they do at tackle, which means they likely won't sacrifice an end slot to keep an additional tackle.

Even with an inevitable injury thinning the herd at defensive tackle, Wise is going to need to beat out players such as Hyder, who was added in free agency, to make the roster at the under tackle position.

The #Cowboys have a lot of bodies at DT, but I wouldn't be surprised if Daniel Wise found his way onto the roster. Plays with excellent pad level & a strong first step, which enable him to penetrate & disrupt in the backfield.... pic.twitter.com/TYkuAwnMQe — John Owning (@JohnOwning) May 1, 2019

Nevertheless, Wise will likely beat out a veteran if the Cowboys deem the two players close come time for roster cuts, since he is the younger and cheaper option.

Honorable mentions

Jon'Vea Johnson, WR, Toledo: Measuring in at 5-11, 188 pounds, Johnson is a dynamic vertical threat who averaged 20.6 yards per reception in 2018 and can add a vertical component to the Cowboys' offense. With an 8.77 RAS, he has all the physical traits necessary to become a good route runner. Sanjay Lal's detailed approach to teaching route running could unlock Johnson's full capabilities as a receiver.

Brandon Knight, OL, Indiana: Spent most of his time at tackle while at Indiana but could also project inside to guard. An ankle injury prevented him from athletic testing before the draft, but he appears to have very good functional athleticism.

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