As the Dallas Cowboys prepare for their Week 5 matchup, rookie wide receiver Ryan Flournoy has a chance to step into the spotlight. Drafted in the sixth round (pick No. 40) of the 2024 NFL Draft, Flournoy has patiently waited for his moment, and with Brandin Cooks sidelined due to injury, that opportunity has arrived.
Flournoy’s journey to the NFL has been anything but ordinary, making his potential debut all the more significant for a Cowboys team in need of fresh talent.
Flournoy, who hails from Hazelcrest, Illinois, brings an intriguing combination of size and athleticism to Dallas’ receiving corps. Standing at 6-1″ and 200 pounds, he impressed at the 2024 NFL Combine with a 4.44-second 40-yard dash, a 39.5-inch vertical leap, and an 11-foot broad jump, earning an athleticism score of 84, ranking 11th among wide receivers.
His overall score of 71 ranked 25th in his position group, giving him a prospect grade of just 5.96. Despite his natural ability, scouts noted that Flournoy needs to refine his route-running, particularly against press coverage. However, his physicality and size make him a promising project for the Cowboys’ coaching staff .