The Dallas Cowboys are lacking in middle round selections in the NFL draft, but have a range of needs including inside linebacker, offensive tackle, center, guard, defensive tackle, wide receiver, running back, and cornerback. This article discusses the team's traditional drafting strategies and potential targets based on interviews and confirmed reports.
The Cowboys have traditionally drafted players who were part of their 30 visits or played in the Senior Bowl or East-West Shrine games.
Oregon offensive linemen Steven Jones,left, and Jackson Powers-Johnson, right, at the school's NFL Pro Day, Tuesday, March 12, 2024, in Eugene, Ore.in the NFL draft, with three in the first 100. However, the Cowboys are lacking in the middle rounds, with just one selection on Day 3. Dallas’ draft needs range from inside linebacker to offensive tackle, center, guard, defensive tackle, wide receiver, running back and cornerback.This list of potential draft targets is compiled from interviews and confirmed reports. The Cowboys have traditionally drafted players who were part of their 30 visits or played in the Senior Bowl or East-West Shrine games.
Texas running back Jonathon Brooks runs for the first down against TCU in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas.might give teams pause. He does have the resume: Outland Trophy winner, first-team All-American and Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year. He measured at 6-4 1/2 at 366 pounds. He’s got 33 1/4 inch arms and 10 1/8 hands. The Cowboys have never been afraid of selecting someone with off-the-field problems.
Alabama running back Jase McClellan celebrates as he scores a rushing touchdown during the first half in the Rose Bowl CFP NCAA semifinal college football game against Michigan, Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, in Pasadena, Calif.He spent six years in college, three at Iowa, before transferring to Purdue. He was a full-time wide receiver until 2023 before switching to running back. Tracy rushed for 716 yards with eight touchdowns at Purdue. He was second-team All-Big Ten in 2023.
Dallas Cowboys NFL Draft Middle Round Selections Needs Inside Linebacker Offensive Tackle Center Guard Defensive Tackle Wide Receiver Running Back Cornerback Traditional Drafting Strategies Potential Targets
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