Cowboys have been connected with Treylon Burks since the combine. He offers a very unique skillset, where whoever drafts him, must have a plan how to use him. I like the player, but hate the idea of drafting another 1st receiver in a deep class. However, don't think they pass him if on the board as he should be their highest rated player at a position of need. Believe he is the only top receiver who has a chance to be there at 24.
Odds on favorites would be either top Guard: Green or Zion Johnson, unless a player who they didn't expect falls into their laps like a top 5 Edge or a top Tackle. Tony Pauline said yesterday he is hearing that all the tackles will be scooped up early on and Tyler Smith is going to go much higher then many are projecting. I haven't found anything connecting the Cowboys to Smith.
What about Linderbaum? You have to believe he would be the best player on their board over these 3. Are they looking to replace Biaz or looking to give him legitimate competition at the position? Think Left Guard is the bigger need, but it would be interesting to see who they take if both Guards are also on the board.
Based on an interview with S.Jones, I'm certain it will be:
OL, WR, Defensive Front (DT, DT, LB).
It's probably not LB unless they really love the player over all others that are available.
- Devin Lloyd: If he is available at #24, then there is an issue that we (fans) don't know about.
- Nakobe Dean: I don't see them bypassing an OL or WR to draft a 5-11 LB, especially considering they have two LBs with elite coverage ability (Parsons and Jabril Cox).
I don't think they'll force a pick at OG unless they think that player is a legit option at OC or OT.
I think they likely have about 18 players rated as true 1st rounders.
- If a DL, OT or WR from that top group falls to #24, then that's the pick.
I'm not certain that they would draft Linderbaum.
- They've had issues with C. Williams and Biadasz lacking power.
If Trevor Penning is available, I can't see them bypassing him.