Training camp is always full of storylines, but every year a handful of players exceed expectations and force their way into the conversation. While stars like Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens will continue to grab the headlines, a few under-the-radar developments have quietly become some of the biggest surprises from the Cowboys' time in Oxnard.
Heading into camp based on depth charts, Luke Schoonmaker had a hold on the backup tight end role behind Jake Ferguson with some speculating Spann-Ford could take over. Now, Spann-Ford has become one of the biggest winners of training camp which spells danger for Schoonmaker.
The athletic tight end has consistently flashed as a pass catcher, using his size and movement skills to create difficult matchups. That was always viewed as an area that would help determine whether he could become a complete tight end, and early signs suggest he has taken a significant step forward. He has also shown some pop as a run blocker.
If that continues throughout the preseason, Spann-Ford could not only secure the TE2 role but become an important part of Dallas' offensive rotation this season.
The Cowboys drafted Jaishawn Barham with the expectation that he could eventually become a difference-maker at linebacker. Few expected that process to happen this quickly.

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