Hidden gems: Cowboys’ draft history of diamonds in the rough Talent isn't always found at the top of the totem pole. Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports The NFL draft is one epic saga of surprise-riddled revelations. Aside from the event’s first few selections, fans can hardly construct accurate predictions of what’s going to happen at any given moment. And oftentimes, big boards will undergo tremendous shakeups as “best available” prospects begin to slide down the ladder, and lesser-heralded prospects find themselves in precarious positions they couldn’t have dreamt of heading into the event. Every year, certain underrated novices burst onto the scene with shocking displays of brilliance that even the best scouts in the business couldn’t have foreseen. The Cowboys have had more than their fair share of players who fit into this category.