National reaction to Cowboys pick of Jaylon Smith: 'Got to be a Jerry pick'; talented LB comes with a huge 'if'

"How about those @dallascowboys?"

Jaylon Smith. Heading to Big D. What a pick. #NFLDraft https://t.co/0KGKampcTx

— NFL (@NFL) April 29, 2016

Jaylon Smith at 34? Cowboys going for grand slam that could be a triple play, not a base hit to left. That's got to be a Jerry pick...

— Tim Cowlishaw (@TimCowlishaw) April 29, 2016

Cowboys take LB Jaylon Smith. May not play this year. Team had two players with first round grads on board at No. 34 _ Myles Jack and Smith.

— David Moore (@DavidMooreDMN) April 29, 2016

Cowboys go with player they might've taken at No. 4 before his Fiesta Bowl knee injury. Wont play in 2016. Could end up being steal of draft

— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) April 29, 2016

If healthy, the Cowboys could have a great one in Jaylon Smith.

— Rick Gosselin (@RickGosselin9) April 29, 2016

Cowboys roll the dice on Notre Dame LB Jaylon Smith, a great talent coming off that horrific knee injury in Fiesta Bowl.

— Chuck Carlton (@ChuckCarltonDMN) April 29, 2016

Jaylon Smith is the best football player in this draft if healthy. Jaylon Smith also might never be healthy again. Ballsy pick.

— Shehan Jeyarajah (@ShehanJeyarajah) April 29, 2016

The Cowboys just love injured linebackers in the second round.

— Akshay Mirchandani (@amirchandani0) April 29, 2016

Cowboys were determined not to get immediate help with that second pick. They went after Lynch, then Smith.

— Matt Mosley (@mattmosley) April 29, 2016

Something to keep in mind. Jaylon Smith's surgery was performed by Dr. Dan Cooper. He's a team physician for the Cowboys.

— David Moore (@DavidMooreDMN) April 29, 2016

Cowboys team Dr. Dan Cooper performed surgery on Jaylon Smith, so Cowboys know his injury well. Can't help them until 2017.

— Brandon George (@DMN_George) April 29, 2016

Jaylon Smith will be looking a a "redshirt year" but dynamic player. With Dodd and Ogbah gone, that hurt. #NFLDraft

— Babe Laufenberg (@BabeLaufenberg) April 29, 2016

Jaylon Smith is the nation's top LB in 2015. But he tore his left ACL/MCL in bowl game and won't play as a rookie.

— Brandon George (@DMN_George) April 29, 2016

This was one of my favorite players in college football. But I thought Smith would've gone in the third round due to the injury.

— Matt Mosley (@mattmosley) April 29, 2016

Cowboys Dr Dan Cooper did the knee surgery on #JaylonSmith-he also did my knee-I haven't been able to break 4.9 ever since! Ha. #NFLDraft

— Babe Laufenberg (@BabeLaufenberg) April 29, 2016

The Cowboys get one of the best players in this year's draft in the second round, but this defense needs help in 2016. Smith won't be ready.

— Brandon George (@DMN_George) April 29, 2016

Cowboys. making. same... #NFLDraft decisions... that I would. What's happening!?! I almost complimented the Cowboys. pic.twitter.com/SPorRSSbyX

— M I K E 🤴🏾 M c C R A Y (@yomike) April 29, 2016

But I thought the #Cowboys were going for it all in the Tony Romo Window??

— Jason B (@jbrynsvold) April 29, 2016

Cowboys made it clear they want to upgrade the defense in rounds 2-7. Didn't know they meant in 2017.

— David Moore (@DavidMooreDMN) April 29, 2016

Just heard the GREAT news! Welcome to the @dallascowboys @thejaylonsmith !! Lets #WorkK

— Tyrone Crawford 🇨🇦 (@TCrawford98) April 29, 2016

How do you feel about the Jaylon Smith pick?

— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) April 29, 2016

Cowboys take Jaylon Smith with 34th pick https://t.co/UWug7S5TAm

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) April 29, 2016

Looks like the majority of Cowboys fans love the Elliott draft pick and aren't crazy about the Smith pick. I'm the exact opposite on both.

— Scott Bell (@ScottBellDMN) April 29, 2016

The Cowboys love LBs with knee injuries in the second round. They also took Bruce Carter in 2011 and Sean Lee in 2010, both in 2nd.

— Brandon George (@DMN_George) April 29, 2016

If the Cowboys are basically using a first round pick on Jaylon Smith, they must've felt really good about what Dr. Dan Cooper told them

— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) April 29, 2016

Bob Sturm's 2016 draft profile series: Notre Dame's Jaylon Smith has knee concerns and star… https://t.co/12rvkh4DH3 pic.twitter.com/QuFx9EhdW9

— SportsDay Cowboys (@dmn_cowboys) April 29, 2016

Do the Cowboys have the luxury of taking a redshirt guy when they need help on defense..in the worst way

— Clarence Hill Jr (@clarencehilljr) April 29, 2016

#Cowboys RB Lance Dunbar after recent pick RT @Dunbar_CDB5: Just know Dr Cooper is the best!!!!

— Cowboys 247 (@NFL_Cowboys247) April 29, 2016

@ESPN Cowboys having a great draft so far

— Keyshawn Johnson (@keyshawn) April 29, 2016

I'm a big fan of Jaylon Smith. He made some big time plays at ND & since the #Cowboys Dr. did Smith's surgery they can trust his judgement.

— Newy Scruggs (@newyscruggs) April 29, 2016