Monday Mock Draft: Would this 4-rd haul help Cowboys dethrone Eagles?
Monday Mock Draft: Would this 4-rd haul help Cowboys dethrone Eagles?
The Cowboys now have a target in their minds. Division-rival Philadelphia has been crowned champion of the football world and Dallas will need to dethrone them in order to hoist the Lombardi next season. To do so, they will need to augment their current talent level with another strong offseason, and given Dallas’ recent track record in free agency that will have to come through the 2018 draft class.
In our latest four-round mock conducted using On the Clock’s Premium Simulator, we attempted to pull off such a haul. Check it out.
No. 19: Edge Rusher Marcus Davenport, UTSA
A lot of folks doubted whether Davenport was worth the projection during the first few days of Senior Bowl practice. Then he owned Thursday and recorded two sacks and a fumble in the game. Get him for five years for cheap, give Lawrence a five-year deal and go kill every quarterback ever.
No. 50: James Daniels, G, Iowa
The Cowboys would move Daniels over to left guard after playing center his time in Des Moines. That position flexibility means the Cowboys will just need a veteran backup at left guard fill the interior backup spot on gamedays as Daniels could slide over if anything were to happen to Travis Frederick. At 6-foot-4, 295 pounds and highly intelligent, he’ll fit right in with what Dallas wants along the OL.
He’s aggressive and gets to the second level with ease and fluidity, which should mesh well with the wants of new OL coach Paul Alexander.
No. 81: Derrick Nnadi, 1-Tech, Florida State
Nnadi would fit in nicely as the new one-tech for the Dallas Cowboys. Standing 6-foot-1 and weighing 310 pounds, this fits the prototype for the position the Cowboys favor. He’s squatty and powerful, giving himself a leverage ability over his opponents. He’s been a great run stuffer who can get into the backfield, as he has 15 TFLs over the last two seasons.
No. 118: Kemoko Turay, Otto LB, Rutgers
With the hiring of Kris Richard from Seattle, hopefully the Dallas defense will begin to get creative in how they defend the pass. Turay is a hidden gem, and may not make it to Day 3 of the draft if he blows up the combine. Dallas would be wise to add him to a five-man defensive line, especially if they continue to use right defensive end as more of an edge setter than pass-rushing threat. Double-dipping at edge rusher combined with retaining DeMarcus Lawrence and David Irving, and the ascension of Taco Charlton could turn the corner for Dallas. Pun intended.
Turay stands 6-foot-5 and weighs 252 pounds.
No. 138: Daesean Hamilton, WR, Penn State
The best route-runner in the draft has horrible hands. Get him here and see what new WR coach Sanjay Lal can teach to turn him into a star.
No. 139: Alex Cappa, OT, Humboldt State
He’ll have to level up quickly, but this small-school gem has a future in the NFL. 6-foot-6, 300 pounds with a nasty attitude and good hands.