The Dallas Cowboys have never been afraid to take a chance on a player with a story, and their newest cornerback, Shavon Revel Jr., is the latest example of a high-upside talent who’s traveled a winding road to the NFL.

With the 76th overall pick, Dallas selected East Carolina cornerback Shavon Revel Jr. It’s been a long road to the NFL for Revel, who is working his way back from a season-ending ACL tear in 2024. Here are five things to know about the Cowboys’ newest cornerback:

The Cowboys drafted East Carolina cornerback Shavon Revel Jr. with the 76th overall pick Friday night. He likely would have gone earlier if not for a torn anterior cruciate ligament that cost him all but three games last season.