The Dallas Morning News reports that Cowboys owner Jerry Jones mentioned the words “offensive oriented” when discussing this year’s draft Thursday night. The Cowboys followed that trend in the second round, selecting San Diego State tight end Gavin Escobar. He is regarded as a good receiving target but an inconsistent blocker. During a Friday conference call, Escobar noted that he needs to improve in the running game if he’s going to be a complete tight end. The 6-5, 254-pounder started 23 games during his 39-game career with San Diego State. He caught 122 passes for 1,646 yards and 17 touchdowns. Last season as a junior, Escobar caught 42 passes for 543 yards and six touchdowns.
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