Pick: First round, 18th overall
Position: Outside linebacker
School: Ohio State
Ht: 6-2
Wt: 254
On the field: A full-time starter as a junior and senior at Ohio State, he finished with 191 tackles and 14.5 sacks in 50 games. ... Helped lead the Buckeyes in run defense (73.4 yards) with fellow first-rounder A.J. Hawk. In 11 games, he had 49 tackles and a career-high eight sacks in 2005. ... Did not play in the Fiesta Bowl vs. Notre Dame because of a fractured right fibula, but he has healed. ... Ran a 4.59-second 40-yard dash.
How he fits: Bill Parcells likes big linebackers. He started it with Bradie James (250) in 2003 and DeMarcus Ware (255) in 2005. After losing Scott Fujita in free agency and with Al Singleton coming off a shoulder injury, the Cowboys needed to find size and youth at outside linebacker. Carpenter can handle the pounding on the strong side but can be versatile enough to rush the passer. He can also play special teams.
Notable: His father, Rob, was a running back for Parcells with the NY Giants. In 1984 he led the Giants to the playoffs with a team-high 795 yards rushing and seven touchdowns. ... Competed on the swim team at Lancaster (Ohio) High School. ... Likes to play the piano.
Pick: Second round, 53rd overall
Position: Tight end
School: Notre Dame
Ht: 6-4
Wt: 250
On the field: He left Notre Dame with a year of eligibility as the Irish's second all-time receiver among tight ends with 92 catches (Ken McAfee is tops at 128). ... Caught 47 passes for 576 yards and two touchdowns in '05, playing for former Bill Parcells assistant Charlie Weis. ... In 34 games, including 24 starts, Fasano had 1,112 yards receiving.
How he fits: With Jason Witten and Ryan Hannam, there does not appear to be a need at tight end, but the Cowboys are shifting their philosophy offensively to two tight-end sets, and Fasano is a complete tight end with the ability to catch and block.
Notable: He was a finalist for the John Mackey Award, given to country's top tight end ... He earned 12 varsity letters at Verona (N.J.) High School, with four in football and basketball and two in baseball and track. ... Will graduate in May with a degree in marketing.
Pick: Third round, 92nd overall
Position: Defensive end
School: Grambling State
Ht: 6-6
Wt: 283
On the field: As a senior he had 11 sacks and 21 ½ tackles for loss in 12 starts. ... He joined the starting lineup as a junior and had 33 tackles and five sacks to go with 10 tackles for loss. ... He was an all Southwestern Athletic Conference pick as a senior.
How he fits: At 6-6, 283 pounds, he fits in as an end in the Cowboys' 3-4 scheme, but he is raw. The good news is that he will not have to be rushed on the field with Greg Ellis, Marcus Spears, Chris Canty and Jay Ratliff ahead of him on the depth chart. He has a good burst off the ball and knows how to use his hands against offensive linemen.
Notable: Hatcher is the third player from Grambling to play for the Cowboys and the first draft pick from Grambling since linebacker Walt Baisy in 1973. ... He is the highest drafted Grambling since Minnesota took receiver Jake Reed in the third round in 1991. ... He played receiver in high school and also played basketball.
Pick: Fourth round, 125th overall
Position: Wide receiver
School: LSU
Ht: 5-9. Wt: 191
On the field: An ankle injury his junior year seemed to sap some speed from him, but he was the SEC's Special Teams Player of the Year last year, averaging 14.8 yards per punt return and 20.5 yards per kickoff return. ... In 40 games, 11 starts, he caught 106 passes for 1,072 yards and nine touchdowns
How he fits: The Cowboys have not had a punt returned for a touchdown since 2001 and have not had a kickoff returned for a touchdown of more than 37 yards since 2002. Green can be the dynamic returner the Cowboys have lacked. He had four punt returns for touchdowns for his career.
Notable: Cousins Jarvis Green (New England) and Howard Green (New Orleans) play in the NFL. ... Played quarterback in high school, rushing for 2,174 yards as a senior at Higgins High School in Harvey, La.
Pick: Fifth round, 138th overall
Position: Safety
School: Florida State
Ht: 6-5 Wt: 212
On the field: A two-year starter, he had seven interceptions as a junior and senior and seemed to always be around the ball. ... In 49 games, Watkins had 205 tackles and intercepted 10 passes, which ranks 15th in school history. He also had 33 pass deflections.
How he fits: Even with re-signing Keith Davis and adding Marcus Coleman, the Cowboys needed a centerfield-type free safety and that's Watkins role. He has solid range and good hands. He ran a 4.44 40-yard dash at the combine. He can also play special teams, where he excelled as a gunner.
Notable: Coming out of Lincoln High in Tallahassee, Fla., he was a first-time All-America by USA Today and Parade Magazine. ... High school teammates with fellow Seminoles Craphonso Thorpe and Andrew Henry-Kennon. ... He chose Florida State over Miami, Florida, Georgia and Southern Cal.
Pick: Sixth round, 182nd overall
Position: Defensive tackle
School: Louisville
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 314
On the field: Overshadowed by teammate Elvis Dumervil, he was credited with 48 tackles, including 10 for a loss, and 5.5 sacks in 11 starts before suffering a torn pectoral muscle as a senior ... A second-team All-Big East performer as a senior ... Played defensive end his first two years at Louisville.
How he fits: The Cowboys needed somebody to fill in behind Jason Ferguson at nose tackle even if they are high on second-year player Thomas Johnson, who was undrafted a year ago. In the 3-4, a plugging nose tackle is a must, and Stanley has an upside to fill that role. On the other hand, his work ethic has been questioned.
Notable: Attended Denny Crum's basketball camp in high school where he was noticed by former Louisville football coach John L. Smith. ... Helped Westover High in Albany, Ga., to state championship in basketball averaging 10 points and 10 rebounds a game.
Pick: Seventh round, 211th overall
Position: Offensive tackle
School: Weber State
Ht: 6-6 Wt: 315
On the field: Eligibility problems kept him off the field for his first two years, but he played left guard, next to his twin brother, Paul, who was taken by Oakland on Saturday in the third round. ... The Cowboys plan to use him as a tackle.
How he fits: After passing on the higher-rated offensive linemen, the Cowboys decided to take a chance on McQuistan. ... He will have to fight for one of the backup spots with Rob Petitti and Marc Colombo on the 53-man roster.
Notable: Celebrated his 23rd birthday Sunday. ... Attended Edmonds (Wash.) Community College where he attempted to play baseball before leaving school. ... In addition to playing offensive line, he was Lebanon (Ore.) High School's punter.
Pick: Seventh round, 224th overall
Position: Offensive tackle
School: Texas Tech
Ht: 6-5 Wt: 301
On the field: He was a second-team All-Big 12 selection as a senior. ... Served as a team captain last season. ... Impressed at the East-West All-Star game with his run-blocking, which was not considered a strength playing in Tech's high-powered passing offense.
How he fits: The Cowboys like Whitley's versatility. He played all five spots along the line at Texas Tech, but he will be focused on center and guard with the Cowboys.
Notable: Growing up in Texas City, he idolized former Cowboys Pro Bowl guard Larry Allen. ... His father and uncle are friends with Cowboys' Hall of Famer Randy White. ... Led Texas City to the Class 4A state title his senior year.
