10 Year History of 26th Pick in the NFL Draft
January 25, 2013; Ko Olina, HI, USA; NFC outside linebacker Anthony Spencer of the Dallas Cowboys (93) looks on during practice at NFC media day for the 2013 Pro Bowl at the JW Marriott Ihilani Resort. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
2007 – Dallas Cowboys – Anthony Spencer
Spencer was a defensive end coming out of Purdue when the Cowboys picked him at #26. He transitioned well to the 3-4 outside linebacker position and was a Pro Bowl player 2 years ago. Injuries limited him to only 1 game last season. The 2012 season was by far his best season, with 11 sacks. The Cowboys franchised tagged Spencer to keep him off the free agent market 2 years in a row but his injury and the Cowboys cap issues will keep that from happening again. Spencer is most likely going to have to take a 1 year make good deal with high incentives after his injury but the Pro Bowl appearance and 2 years as the Cowboys franchise tag guy show that he was a good pick at #26.