The Cowboys are clearly shopping in the Rams aisle this offseason, and Derion Kendrick is the latest name to come over from that defensive pipeline. Dallas has already agreed to terms with Kendrick and Cobie Durant as it tries to patch up a cornerback group that needed help, and the bet is that Sean McVay and Chris Shula’s developmental touch can translate to Arlington.
That’s the optimistic read. The more cautious version comes from Bret Stuter of Ramblin’ Fan, who doesn’t exactly sound sold on Kendrick as anything more than a limited piece.
"Derion Kendrick is the epitome of a hot-and-cold cornerback," Stuter said. "He was a late draft pick who found himself forced into a starting role that he seemed to be growing into...
He can be a solid contributor in a secondary with a clearly defined, limited role. But if counted on to fill a starter's role, buyer beware."
That warning carries some weight because Kendrick’s NFL path has already been defined by inconsistency. He entered the league with plenty of pedigree from Georgia, but his draft stock took a hit in 2022 after ugly workout numbers, including a 40-yard dash time reportedly in the 4.7 range. The Rams still took the swing, trusting the college résumé and hoping the rest would follow.
Since then, Kendrick has spent most of the last three seasons working as a semi-regular starter and key backup. The issue, according to the Rams perspective, is volatility. He’s the kind of corner who can flash enough to keep coaches interested, then turn around and remind everyone why he slid in the first place.
The ball production tells part of that story, too. Kendrick has just three interceptions in 47 games across multiple teams, so he’s not the sort of defensive back who lives off splash plays. That matters in Dallas, where the cornerback room has already featured players like Trevon Diggs and DaRon Bland, a group that has delivered mixed results in the eyes of fans.
For now, the Cowboys appear comfortable building a room that leans on one-year veterans and younger players trying to force their way into bigger roles, including Shavon Revel Jr. and rookie Devin Moore. In that setup, Kendrick doesn’t have to be a headline act. He just has to hold up as depth.
And that may be the cleanest path for him. Kendrick has already shown he can survive in the league despite not having great speed, and if Dallas uses him that way, there may not be much to panic about. With Christian Parker in charge of the defensive backs, the Cowboys will be hoping the coaching fit helps Kendrick look more like the college standout he once was.
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