AP

A couple months ago, Randy Gregory looked like a Top 10 pick. Tonight, the Cowboys drafted Gregory with the 60th overall pick.

Gregory’s stock tumbled after he failed a marijuana test, showed up late to meetings with teams, and was the subject of critical reports about his mental makeup. Apparently Cowboys owner and General Manager Jerry Jones thinks Gregory is worth the risk.

And it’s easy to see why: Gregory was an excellent pass rusher at Nebraska, and he could make a huge impact on the Cowboys’ defense as a rookie. With the newly signed Greg Hardy suspended for the first 10 games of the season, the Cowboys needed another pass rusher Now they’ve got one.

But the Cowboys have to hope that Gregory can put his focus on football and keep it there. He has the potential to be a star, but he also has the potential to be a bust.