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Can I interest you in a cornerback at pick 28?
If the Dallas Cowboys aren’t in love with a pass rusher at 28, perhaps there will be a chance to help the back end of their defense. For the majority of Cowboys’ fans, as long as the player belongs on the defensive side of the ball, it’ll be a relief. Lost in all the talk about finding an edge rusher, there are four current defensive backs that are scheduled to hit free agency.
It’s not looking likely that the Dallas Cowboys are going to be able to re-sign all four and perhaps they would like to move on anyways. That means that in a draft that is loaded with good talent at the cornerback position, Dallas could find a guy or two that they really like. So, if it’s a cornerback, who do you want with the 28th pick?
Marlon Humphrey, Alabama, 6’1, 196 lbs.
Pros: He’s got the size that the Cowboys basically use as a prerequisite with perhaps better straight line speed than any other cornerback prospect. He’s got great form and he is well-suited for playing press man coverage. Humphrey also has enough awareness and skill to play well in zone and is a smart player. He can recognize tendencies and change as plays develop. He’s got good agility and ability to turn and barely leave any space between him and the receiver. He’s a very passionate player with great leadership skills. Marlon has and innate ability to track a ball in the air and pluck outside of his body and can contest jump balls.
Cons: He seems to have more trouble with the smaller, faster receiver-types. He’s likely a perimeter player and wouldn’t be the right guy for slot duties. He’s a bit grabby and will sometimes focus solely on the receiver, missing the ability to make a big play.
Sidney Jones, Washington, 6’0, 181 lbs.
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