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Dallas Cowboys Draft History: Greatest 7th-Round Picks of All Time

[tps_title]4. Brock Marion, S, 1993[/tps_title]

Brock Marion

Marion was a rookie for the Cowboys' second win in the 90s, playing backup and on . He was one of the top performers on special teams his first two seasons.

Brock became the starting in 1995 after joined the Redskins in . He had 114 tackles and six interceptions that year, emerging as a standout player as the Cowboys went on to win .

While an cost him six games in 1996, Marion continued to be a solid starter for the next two seasons in Dallas.

One of his signature games came in 1997 when Brock recorded 19 tackles, one of the highest single-game marks in team , in a loss to the Packers.

In 1998, Marion left as a to rejoin in Miami. Not only did he blossom as one of the league's top safeties, going to three Pro Bowls beginning in 2000, but he also was a standout for the Dolphins.

Brock would also play a single year as a starter safety for the Lions in 2004 after Miami cut him to clear space.

While his personal best years were in Miami, Brock Marion was one of the best players the Cowboys ever selected in the Seventh Round. He gave Dallas three excellent seasons as a starter and won two Super Bowls.

Jess Haynie
Jess Haynie
Cowboys fan since 1992, blogger since 2011. Bringing you the objectivity of an outside perspective with the passion of a die-hard fan. I love to talk to my readers, so please comment on any article and I'll be sure to respond!

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