News: BTB: Cowboys Draft Picks 2014: Demarcus Lawrence Selected At #34 (Second Round)

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With pick #34 (overall), 2nd pick in the second round, the Cowboys select Demarcus Lawrence.

In the second round of the 2014 NFL draft, with pick #34 overall, the Dallas Cowboys drafted defensive end Demarcus Lawrence out of Boise State. The Cowboys made a trade with the Washington Commanders, giving up their 2nd round pick (#47) and their 3rd round pick (#78) to move up to #34. Lawrence is a pass-rushing defensive end who they hope will help to replace the departed DeMarcus Ware. This is a move the Cowboys were expected to make to help an ailing defensive line.

Cowboys 2014 draft picks


Round 1: Pick 16 (16 overall) --- Zack Martin (OT/OG Notre Dame)
Round 2: Pick 15 (47 overall)
Round 3: Pick 14 (78 overall)
Round 4: Pick 19 (119 overall)
Round 5: Pick 18 (158 overall)
Round 7: Pick 14 (229 overall) (from Bears)
Round 7: Pick 16 (231 overall)
Round 7: Pick 23 (238 overall) (from Chiefs)
Round 7: Pick 33 (248 overall) (compensatory selection)
Round 7: Pick 36 (251 overall) (compensatory selection)
Round 7: Pick 39 (254 overall) (compensatory selection)

Cowboys team needs


Defensive Tackle: With Jason Hatcher gone and Nick Hayden just a serviceable player, the Cowboys interior is weak. Henry Melton has been signed but is coming off an ACL injury. A couple of guys on the roster could help, but Dallas needs a stud.

Defensive End: Long time pass rusher DeMarcus Ware is no longer a Cowboy. That immediately leaves a huge hole. Anthony Spencer is trying to recover from injury. The rest are unproven. Help is needed.

Safety: Barry Church can play, everyone else is questionable. J.J. Wilcox, Jeff Heath, Matt Johnson? None of them are a lock.

Guard/Tackle: Mackenzy Bernadeau is a stop-gap. Ron Leary showed some promise, but needs to improve and has a chronic knee injury. Doug Free could regress at any moment. [UPDATE] With the selection of Zack Martin, the Cowboys need for offensive line help is greatly reduced.

Wide Receiver: Dez Bryant and Terrance Williams form a good duo, but behind them is slot receiver Cole Beasley. The Cowboys could use another guy.

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