DMN's Jon Machota picks for us. I'd take Shaw over Carter but would be ok with Carter too. Both are big CB's that if they don't work there, could easily move to FS I think. I think Marinelli would love that kid from Norfolk.
Overall decent mock draft I think.
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Published: April 26, 2015 7:53 pm
Forget just predicting who the Cowboys could draft in the first round this Thursday. What about their other six picks? As you can imagine, predicting all seven rounds is much more difficult.
But based on where players are projected to be selected and the positions the Cowboys need to address most, I’ve put together a full seven-round mock for every Dallas pick.
Thoughts?
Round 1 (27 overall): Eric Kendricks, LB, UCLA. Unfortunately for the Cowboys, the top players at their biggest areas of need (RB, DE, CB) will likely be gone by 27. If they cannot work a trade back, the best case scenario could be taking one of the top 4-3 outside linebackers, either Kendricks or Washington’s Shaq Thompson.
Round 2 (60 overall): Jay Ajayi, RB, Boise State. Ajayi should be gone by 60, but questions surrounding the health of his knee could cause the former Frisco Liberty standout to fall. If he’s off the board, Alabama’s T.J. Yeldon is another possibility. Either way, the Cowboys will be looking to land a running back early in this year’s draft.
Round 3 (91 overall): Alex Carter, CB, Stanford. This might be a little late for Carter. He certainly has the ideal traits and size (6-0, 196 pounds) the NFL is looking for in cover corners. But if he falls to 91, the Cowboys, who are looking for a starting-caliber corner, could jump on the opportunity. Another possibility: Josh Shaw, CB, USC. Shaw was one of the Cowboys’ 30 official pre-draft visits.
Round 4 (127 overall): Ty Montgomery, WR, Stanford. With Dwayne Harris now in New York, the Cowboys need a wide receiver that can also return kicks and punts. Montgomery, who visited the Cowboys, would be an ideal replacement. He’s considered to be one of the top returners in this class.
Round 5 (163 overall): Frank Clark, DE, Michigan. This would be a tough call for Dallas. Clark, who was kicked off the Michigan football team last season, was arrested for domestic violence in November. But he pled guilty to disorderly conduct, leading to the domestic violence and assault charges being dropped earlier this month. If not for the off-the-field concerns, the athletic edge rusher wouldn’t be available in the fifth round. It’s also possible that Clark could be available in the sixth round if the Cowboys are willing to take a chance and trade into that round.
Round 7 (236 overall): Doniel Gambrell, OT, Notre Dame College. The Cowboys lost Jermey Parnell in free agency, so taking a flyer on a young 6-5, 306-pound right tackle makes sense. And yes, that’s not the University of Notre Dame. That’s Notre Dame College, a Division II school in South Euclid, Ohio.
Round 7 (243 overall): Lynden Trail, DE, Norfolk State. The Cowboys need help rushing the passer. While defensive end will likely be addressed earlier than the seventh round, grabbing a project player here isn’t a terrible idea. Other possibilities: Shaquille Riddick, DE, West Virginia; Ray Drew, DE, Georgia; Cedric Reed, DE, Texas.
