Hightower looked good today

[Dash28]

What would be the target area for Hightower in a trade down?

[Macnalty]

I have seen him linked with the Steelers and Patroits at their picks. Hard to nail it down as all the mocks seem to be in a state of flux after these pro days, working on my mock and trying to take him in the first left me tired with all the trades, I have liked him from the beginning, and the forum has pushed Cox and Brockers into a similar tier for me. Another guy like him is the kid from OK R Lewis both are going to be outstanding players after a year in their new positions. I predict Dont'a moves way down into the teens before the draft.

[ThreeandOut]

If Hightower could eventually play SOLB, then this is a pick that makes a lot of sense. If they keep Spencer this year, then he is a player that could see action this year at both SOLB and ILB. I could see Ryan putting Ware, Spencer and Hightower on the field at the same time on passing downs with Hightower rushing from the ILB position. He also seems to be more explosive than Upshaw so he may have more long-term potential as a pass rusher.

[Zimmy Lives]

Originally Posted by ThreeandOut

If Hightower could eventually play SOLB, then this is a pick that makes a lot of sense. If they keep Spencer this year, then he is a player that could see action this year at both SOLB and ILB. I could see Ryan putting Ware, Spencer and Hightower on the field at the same time on passing downs with Hightower rushing from the ILB position. He also seems to be more explosive than Upshaw so he may have more long-term potential as a pass rusher.

This is exactly how I see the Cowboys using a guy like Hightower.

Yes, I know they have Conner and Carter (sounds like a law firm) but Garrett wants competition at every position. Anyway, it would only be for one year until Hightower can transition into the NFL and to outside LB. I think it would be a great move. The challenge would be whether Dallas thinks he is worth the 14th pick and who is on the board when they are on the clock.

[ThreeandOut]

Originally Posted by Zimmy Lives

This is exactly how I see the Cowboys using a guy like Hightower.

Yes, I know they have Conner and Carter (sounds like a law firm) but Garrett wants competition at every position. Anyway, it would only be for one year until Hightower can transition into the NFL and to outside LB. I think it would be a great move. The challenge would be whether Dallas thinks he is worth the 14th pick and who is on the board when they are on the clock.

I don't think he would be the selection at 14 but he could be a consideration in a trade down, which seems to be a real possibility.

[Zimmy Lives]

Originally Posted by ThreeandOut

I don't think he would be the selection at 14 but he could be a consideration in a trade down, which seems to be a real possibility.

Agreed.

Dallas must stay put until their pick if only to see if they can get one of the top- tier players who might happen to slip to 14.