Kiper Mock 1.0 1/26/21

[Risen Star]

https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2021/...uding-justin-fields-zach-wilson-devonta-smith


1. Jacksonville - Trevor Lawrence QB Clemson
2. N.Y. Jets - DeVonte Smith WR Alabama
3. Miami (Houston) - Ja'Marr Chase WR LSU
4. Atlanta - Zach Wilson QB BYU
5. Cincinnati - Penei Sewell T Oregon
6. Philadelphia - Jaylen Waddle WR Alabama
7. Detroit - Justin Fields QB Ohio St.
8. Carolina - Trey Lance QB North Dakota St.
9. Denver - Micah Parsons LB Penn St.

10. Dallas - Rashawn Slater OL Northwestern
Heading into the 2020 season, the Cowboys' offensive line looked solid on paper, and that was after center Travis Frederick retired in March. But then injuries hit: Right tackle La'el Collins missed every game, left tackle Tyron Smith played just two and guard Zack Martin missed six. And what you saw was a poor Cowboys offense, even before quarterback Dak Prescott was lost for the season due to his ankle injury. That's why I think Slater fits in Dallas, where he could play either tackle spot or move inside to guard. Todd McShay thinks Slater could excel at center, too. He was another prospect who opted out, but he didn't allow a single sack playing left tackle in 2019. This is a spot to watch for Surtain as well because Chidobe Awuzie could leave in free agency.

11. N.Y. Giants - Kyle Pitts TE Florida
12. San Francisco - Patrick Surtain II CB Alabama
13. L.A. Chargers - Christian Darrisaw T Virginia Tech
14. Minnesota - Alijah Vera-Tucker T/G USC
15. New England - Mac Jones QB Alabama
16. Arizona - Caleb Farley CB Virginia Tech
17. Las Vegas - Jaelan Phillips DE Miami
18. Miami - Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah LB Notre Dame
19. Washington - Kadarius Toney WR Florida
20. Chicago - Teven Jenkins T Oklahoma St.
21. Indianapolis - Kwity Paye DE Michigan
22. Tennessee - Gregory Rousseau DE Miami
23. N.Y. Jets (Seattle) - Jaycee Horn CB South Carolina
24. Pittsburgh - Zaven Collins OLB/DE Tulsa
25. Jacksonville (L.A.Rams) - Christian Barmore DT Alabama
26. Cleveland - Aaron Robinson DB UCF
27. Baltimore - Terrace Marshall Jr. WR LSU
28. New Orleans - Trevon Moehrig S TCU
29. Green Bay - Tyson Campbell CB Georgia
30. Buffalo - Najee Harris RB Alabama
31. Tampa Bay - Joe Tryon DE Washington
32. Kansas City - Azeez Ojulari OLB/DE Georgia

 

[Carson]

If we take Slater over Surtain I will curse loudly. I know he’s the future at tackle, but slide McGovern to LG. OL will be fine

 

[JBS]

I'd rather take Jane slater at 10

 

[JBS]

If we take Slater over Surtain I will curse loudly. I know he’s the future at tackle, but slide McGovern to LG. OL will be fine

You and I both. I'm taking either cb over slater

 

[ClappingCarrot]

Drafting OL while Farley or JOK is on the board is criminal.

 

[MCMetal69]

We've invested more than enough on offense , it's time to start bringing in talent on defense..........

 

[Risen Star]

Not one of you guys would say this to Mel's face.

 

[Rockport]

No matter who the Cowboys pick the usual haters are going to whine.

 

[morasp]

https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2021/...uding-justin-fields-zach-wilson-devonta-smith


1. Jacksonville - Trevor Lawrence QB Clemson
2. N.Y. Jets - DeVonte Smith WR Alabama
3. Miami (Houston) - Ja'Marr Chase WR LSU
4. Atlanta - Zach Wilson QB BYU
5. Cincinnati - Penei Sewell T Oregon
6. Philadelphia - Jaylen Waddle WR Alabama
7. Detroit - Justin Fields QB Ohio St.
8. Carolina - Trey Lance QB North Dakota St.
9. Denver - Micah Parsons LB Penn St.

10. Dallas - Rashawn Slater OL Northwestern
Heading into the 2020 season, the Cowboys' offensive line looked solid on paper, and that was after center Travis Frederick retired in March. But then injuries hit: Right tackle La'el Collins missed every game, left tackle Tyron Smith played just two and guard Zack Martin missed six. And what you saw was a poor Cowboys offense, even before quarterback Dak Prescott was lost for the season due to his ankle injury. That's why I think Slater fits in Dallas, where he could play either tackle spot or move inside to guard. Todd McShay thinks Slater could excel at center, too. He was another prospect who opted out, but he didn't allow a single sack playing left tackle in 2019. This is a spot to watch for Surtain as well because Chidobe Awuzie could leave in free agency.

11. N.Y. Giants - Kyle Pitts TE Florida
12. San Francisco - Patrick Surtain II CB Alabama
13. L.A. Chargers - Christian Darrisaw T Virginia Tech
14. Minnesota - Alijah Vera-Tucker T/G USC
15. New England - Mac Jones QB Alabama
16. Arizona - Caleb Farley CB Virginia Tech
17. Las Vegas - Jaelan Phillips DE Miami
18. Miami - Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah LB Notre Dame
19. Washington - Kadarius Toney WR Florida
20. Chicago - Teven Jenkins T Oklahoma St.
21. Indianapolis - Kwity Paye DE Michigan
22. Tennessee - Gregory Rousseau DE Miami
23. N.Y. Jets (Seattle) - Jaycee Horn CB South Carolina
24. Pittsburgh - Zaven Collins OLB/DE Tulsa
25. Jacksonville (L.A.Rams) - Christian Barmore DT Alabama
26. Cleveland - Aaron Robinson DB UCF
27. Baltimore - Terrace Marshall Jr. WR LSU
28. New Orleans - Trevon Moehrig S TCU
29. Green Bay - Tyson Campbell CB Georgia
30. Buffalo - Najee Harris RB Alabama
31. Tampa Bay - Joe Tryon DE Washington
32. Kansas City - Azeez Ojulari OLB/DE Georgia

Thanks for posting that, draft information is pretty light right now.

This is a repost but for those who aren't familiar with Slater this is pretty good:

 

[MCMetal69]

Not one of you guys would say this to Mel's face.

But I would say it to his hair..................

 

[mardwin]

If we take Slater over Surtain I will curse loudly. I know he’s the future at tackle, but slide McGovern to LG. OL will be fine

Regardless of who's the starting QB, LT is more valuable than a corner. It was nice to have Tyron Smith for 10 years without having to worry about the LT position.

 

[J-man]

I'm glad to see Mel mock us taking O-line at 10. He's always wrong!

 

[Gaede]

I get Slater at 10 if Tyron is questionable. Doesn't matter how improved our D is if we're starting Brandon Knight again.

 

[Teague31]

Moron. Dementia has set in early for Kiper, Sr.

 

[RandyOh]

Regardless of who's the starting QB, LT is more valuable than a corner. It was nice to have Tyron Smith for 10 years without having to worry about the LT position.

There is much truth to this. We all want defense defense defense, but Left Tackle is arguably the most important position to fill after QB. If we feel Smith will be gone withing the next couple years, passing up a chance to get his replacement for the next decade plus is hard to pass up.

 

[Montanalo]

Most mocks have Dallas drafting an OT anywhere from the 1st through the 4th rounds... Admittedly, the 3rd or 4th rounds are the most popular for mocking a OT.

I would not be the least but surprised if that happens. Let's face it, after signing Quinn, I am sure the FO thinks the defense is immediately improved.

Besides there are a lot of good or, at least decent, CB's available in rounds 2-4.

 

[WillieBeamen]

So everyone in here would pass on a future pro-bowl guard/tackle for a slow CB in a cover-3 scheme?

Just remember we will have to face Chase Young for the next decade

 

[Thrill99]

I'm always drafting BPA, not worrying about offense or defense. If that happens to be an OT then do it.

 

[Cowboyny]

I think many are fooling themselves that Offensive Tackle isn't a top need. Clearly our OL is starting to age, first Frederick retires, then Tyron/Collins miss almost the entire season, where even Zach Martin missed many games. Selecting a player like Slater isn't a luxury like many think, but rather an important need.

Even with an excellent off-season, this team still will be relied upon on their offense to carry them. What I saw last season, against the good teams, they couldn't run, struggled to protect. This team is about to make a huge investment with their franchise QB, they will make it a priority to keep him safe.

Team has 10 draft picks to bring in reinforcements for the defense. Not saying they must use the 1st rd pick to address the OL need, but could be in discussion every pick there after.

 

[Avery]

Is Slater the worst pick? No, but if it looks like Tyron is healthy enough that he can soldier on, spending a kick there doesn’t seem to be the right move.

Defense is going to have a lot of holes and a new DC and assistants isn’t going to fix itself.