round Dallas Cowboys mock draft, 2.0
Dallas News • • sports
Key Points:
- The Dallas Cowboys are considering staying put at their first-round picks (No. 12 and No. 20) in the NFL Draft rather than trading up or down, focusing on addressing defensive needs with elite prospects.
- At pick No. 12, the mock draft suggests selecting Miami edge rusher Akheem Mesidor to fill the team's urgent need for an edge rusher, a position highlighted by owner Jerry Jones as a priority.
- At pick No. 20, Clemson cornerback Avieon Terrell is projected as a fit to bolster the secondary, potentially replacing the role of former Cowboys slot corner Jourdan Lewis, despite some concerns about his health and speed.
- Later-round picks include Missouri linebacker Josiah Trotter (Round 3), TCU safety Bud Clark (Round 4), and LSU linebacker Harold Perkins Jr. (Round 5), aiming to strengthen the Cowboys' defense and prepare for future roster transitions.
- The Cowboys may also add depth on offense with picks like SMU tight end Matthew Hibner and Texas Tech wide receiver Caleb Douglas to provide competition and special teams contributions.
