Cowboys select cornerback from Wake Forest in fifth round of NFL Draft

Lawrence Dow
Feb 29, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Wake Forest defensive back Caelen Carson (DB04) talks to the media during the 2024 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports (Trevor Ruszkowski/Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports)

The Dallas Cowboys selected Caelen Carson from Wake Forest with their fifth-round pick in the 2024 draft on Saturday.

CAELEN CARSON

School: Wake Forest

Round:5, pick 174

Height: 6-0, Weight: 195

Hometown: Waldorf, Maryland

What you should know about him: Carson is a big fan of NFL cornerback Jalen Ramsey and Pat Surtain II considering them two of the best in the league and considers himself an unfinished product still looking to improve and reach his potential.

How he fits on Cowboys: The Cowboys have a need at cornerback as they have yet to resign Stephon Gilmore who started last year and is currently a free agent and Carson provides the team with more depth in the defensive backfield.

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