Kelvin Joseph and Nahshon Wright move in opposite directions for Cowboys
The Cowboys selected Nahshon Wright as their No. 99 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Cowboys fans were furious when Nahshon Wright was drafted with pick No. 99 in the 2021 NFL Draft. A bona fide “reach” to the draft community, Wright was tabbed by many as the worst pick in the draft class.
Kelvin Joseph didn’t command such universal disdain when he was selected 55 picks earlier. Joseph, despite having red flags, was still considered one of the top. raw cornerback prospects in the draft who had legit “boom” potential. All anyone could see in Wright’s future was “bust.” My, how things can change.
Nearly two years after their professional careers began, the draft classmates are on opposing tracks. Wright is moving into a starting position and Joseph is on the brink of losing his game-day active status.
Joseph started the season as a developmental prospect and special team player after a turbulent offseason. Joseph failed to make the defensive lineup after he was injured to Anthony Brown and Jourdan Lee.
Joseph was dismissed after allowing 219 yards and four touchdowns. He also had a 66.7 completion rate and a 147.9 passer rating. Wright, however, was the one who got him benched.
Wright has been far from flawless, but he’s taking steps towards competence and even recorded the first interception of his career. Wright is aware of the field and willing to take on the challenge.
Wright may not be the forever-solution at CB2 but he’s the best solution the Cowboys have at the moment and likely the best man for the job as Dallas marches to the playoffs.
Joseph, however, may prove to be too dangerous for special teams. In the upcoming postseason, two weeks away from now, margins are razor thin and every mistake has the potential of tipping the balance.
The story is far from over for these two young cornerbacks and anything can happen going forward, but right now they are on opposite trajectories and it’s playing out far differently than most once imagined.