Jerry finally makes a pick

April 27, 2008 1:12 PM

Posted by ESPN.com's Matt Mosley

The Cowboys have taken another running back in the fourth round. Tashard Choice is only the sixth back in ACC history to lead the conference in rushing in consecutive seasons. He started out at Oklahoma, but he was stuck behind Adrian Peterson and transferred.

The NCAA waived the rule requiring him to sit out a year and he became a star at Georgia Tech. There are some concerns because he's had some injury problems. But he's willing to play through pain. He's one of the guys who plays with a chip on his shoulder (Marion Barber anyone?) and the Cowboys thought he was the best player on the board. Now the Cowboys have Barber, Choice and rookie Felix Jones.

It looks a little crowded backfield, but the Giants showed last season how important it is to have depth at the position. Seventh-round pick Ahmad Bradshaw ended up splitting carries with Brandon Jacobs toward the end of the season.

NFL draft, Marion Barber, Tashard Choice, Felix Jones

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