Jalen Tolbert is already putting a rough rookie season with the Dallas Cowboys behind him, J.R. De Groote of Heavy reports.

The second-year pass-catcher has been “making waves” at OTAs as he battles for his spot on the depth chart, per Patrik Walker of the Cowboys’ official site.

“Jalen Tolbert is already making some waves in the war for WR4, and that’s a good sign that he’s mentally ready to challenge who appears to be the frontrunner at the moment: Simi Fehoko,” Walker wrote in his recap of OTAs.

Tolbert was a third-round pick last season and came in with significant expectations. The Cowboys were hoping he could be an immediate producer and help fill the void left by the departures of Amari Cooper and Cedrick Wilson. That never played out, with Tolbert struggling to adapt to the speed and complexities of the NFL game. He appeared in just eight games, catching two passes for 12 yards.

Tolbert is ready to leave that disappointment in the past as he looks to earn the trust as a reliable target for quarter Dak Prescott.

“I’m excited to turn the page,” Tolbert said. “Obviously OTA’s, going to training camp and continue to improve. I’m looking forward to it. It can’t come fast enough. Right now just being able to put a helmet on and run routes and compete to a certain extent, it’s fun.”

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