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So here is my 2nd try for this years Cowboys Draft.:
Round 1 Pick 19
LB Rashaan Evans, Alabama, 6'3, 240 Lbs
Cowboys have Major Need at LB where the third starting Spot alongside Sean Lee and Jaylon Smith got free with Anthony Hitchens leaving for the Colts. Justin Durant is also done, and the Cowboys are paper thin at Linebacker and also Need to prepare for the games with the often missing and aging Sean Lee.
Ascending linebacker talent who has the speed to fly around from sideline to sideline and played with an improved feel for the position in 2017. Despite limited playing time over his first few seasons, Evans adapted a "work while you wait" mindset that prepared him to for impressive performances in three consecutive national championship games. Evans is an ideal inside linebacker fit for a blitz-happy 3-4 unit, but he could easily fit as a 4-3 WILL with rush potential on sub-packages. Evans is an early starter with high-end potential if he can stay healthy.
Round 2 Pick 50
WR DJ Chark, LSU, 6'3, 200 Lbs
Chark was the Combine Winner posting the fastest 40yd Dash in the Receiver Group (4,34) and the best Vertical (40 Inch) and Broad Jump (129 inches).
Has desired combination of size and speed. Acceleration is smooth and sudden. Can run away from people without even trying. Convincing salesman on first leg of his double moves. Flashed explosive potential with ten touchdowns on just 86 career touches while seeing 36 percent of his catches go for 25-plus yards. Build-up speed and long strides create winning separation on West Coast routes. Double moves leave defenders off-balance and stumbling. Can gather, sink and open to quarterback quickly on comebacks. Quality punt returner. Works in the middle and is unintimidated by hitters. Body control for late adjustments is adequate. Willing to work as a blocker.
Hes not a great Route Runner yet, and might Need time but he should easily beat out T-Will for #2 Receiver.
Round 3 Pick 81
DT Derrick Nnadi, FSU, 6'1, 300 Lbs
Finally here Comes the 1 Tech Marinelli wants.
It's hard to find "bad tape" for Nnadi. While NFL teams may see an undersized 4-3 nose tackle with limited pass rush value, I see a player with good power at the point of attack who can dislodge from single blocks and make plays. Nnadi has a good motor, active hands and enough pass rush ability to cause problems for blockers up front. Nnadi has the physical tools to play in one or two-gap schemes and has NFL starting ability. He might Need to come off on Passing Downs, but he fits the Things Marinelli usually seeks in a DT.
Round 4 Pick 116
G/T Jamil Demby, Maine, 6'5, 335 Lbs
Started all four years. Plus muscle density in his build with broadness from chest to hips. Good arm length with big hands. Adequate explosion into fits and runs feet through contact. Will generate push when he keeps block centered. Has vision to second level. Enough agility to work hips into position on move blocks. Recognizes downhill linebackers and comes off doubles to splatter him. Stiff jab in his pass punch. Lands with heavy hands and locks it out. Features size and anchor to combat and absorb power rushers. Can redirect and recover to protect the pocket. Held up well at Senior Bowl in one-on-ones. College tackle with foot quickness to mirror athletic rushers.
Demby is a well-built, wide-framed college tackle who projects inside to guard.
He might fit the bill at LG or RT depending on what we do with Collins.
Round 4 Pick 137
S Terrell Edmunds, Virginia Tech, 6'2, 220 lbs
Also a Combine Monster posting a 41,5 Inch Vertical and 134 Inch Broad Jump which were #1 among all DBs. One of the team leaders on defense. Impressive combination of NFL size and quick-twitch movement. Quick change of direction. Former cornerback with sudden burst from lateral transitions. Has size and cover talent to carry pass-catching tight ends around the field. Reliable hands to take it away when in position. Desired pursuit speed as chase defender near the line. Looks for work as tackler. Plays with energy and smarts. Handles contain when called upon and lets teammates flow to the ball. Has size and speed to offer immediate help on kick coverages. Athletic bloodlines from father to mother to siblings.
While younger brother Trumaine may get the headlines in this year's draft, Terrell is a quality prospect in his own right. Edmunds has size and burst which are coveted traits at the position. He has man cover talent against big targets and should step right into a role on the coverage units for special Teams.
Round 5 Pick 171
DE Marcell Frazier, Missouri, 6'5, 260 Lbs
Hyperkinetic energy is always at work. Feet like a wind-up toy with furious chopping throughout the rep. Had 32 percent of his total tackles over last two seasons go for losses. Plays with skilled, active hands in both run and pass. Uses rapid-fire punches and movement to keep blockers from squaring him up with a punch. Instinctive rusher with ability to transition from move to move. Effective stab, jab & swim combination is one of his go-to moves. Closes with desired burst to quarterback as a finisher. Reactive counter-rusher. Has a feel for blocker's intentions. Plays on the balls of his feet and always ready to pivot to another angle so blocker falls off. Uses effort and initial quickness to defeat reach blocks and maintain contain assignment. Hard-charging defensive end who wins with skill and motor over athletic traits. Frazier has good size, but is inconsistent in stacking and reacting to run plays as an early down edge defender. Frazier is a fluid pass rusher with a variety of moves at his disposal and an ability to counter when his first move falters. He may not blow people away at the combine, but he has the skill level and productivity to be considered a backup 4-3 end with eventual starting potential.
Round 5 Pick 173
TE Ryan Izzo, FSU, 6'5, 250 Lbs
Thickly-muscled with the size and demeanor of a Y-tight end. Plays with desired level of aggression at the point of attack. Gets into targets with good initial stroke behind his pads. Will ride on the tough blocks and is active in trying to re-establish leverage throughout the rep. Good adjustment in space as a blocker. Excellent lead blocking option on the move with some dog to him. Has feel for leverage in his routes and how to create space down the field. Sharp plant-and-turn allows for tight angles out of his breaks. Soft hands with natural attack of the ball away from his body when able. Aggressive runner after the catch. Gives as good as he gets.
If you are looking for a flashy pass-catching tight end who can create matchup issues for the defense then keep on looking. If you want an in-line tight end who has good size and very good toughness and has experience as an active member of the run blocking unit, then Izzo should be on your board. Izzo has athletic limitations, but he has the willingness and talent to become a plus blocker at the point of attack and he's able to work the middle of the field. He should become a starter early in his career.
Round 6 Pick 193
OLB Oren Burks, Vanderbilt, 6'3, 235 Lbs
Burks' was named to the 2016 Allstate-AFCA FBS National Good Works Team for his work in the community. Well-proportioned between upper and lower body. Has broad back and long arms. Leader on and off the field. Has experience at three different positions over the last three seasons. Fits as 4-3 WILL or 3-4 inside linebacker. Former safety with athletic ability to handle coverage duties at linebacker. Range and pursuit speed is above average. Possesses good lateral twitch. Has reactive athleticism to spring into adjacent gap as tackler. Plays with good toughness. Willing to take on pulling guards with good force. Continued to improve as season progressed. Has talent to become a core special-teamer.In any other decade, Burks' lack of familiarity for any position for more than a year would force him into the "tweener" stack and he would be on his way. In today's game filled with hybrid players and sub-packages, Burks' background could make him more valuable. He needs to play with more consistency in diagnosing and tackling, but his athleticism, cover talent, and ability on special teams make him a developmental prospect with decent upside.
Should become a nice Piece for the ST Unit.
Round 6 Pick 208
RB Justin Jackson, Northwestern, 5'11, 195 lbs
The leading rusher in Northwestern history became the ninth player in NCAA history to have four years with 1,000 yards. He was a second-team All-Big Ten selection with 287 carries for 1,311 yards and 11 touchdowns rushing along with 44 catches for 276 receiving yards.
Unorthodox running style creates early indecisiveness in tacklers. Has decent initial burst when he has a clear track to follow. Slippery, flexible upper body is able to contort around interior tacklers. Has some decent maneuverability in tight quarters to find hidden yardage in a crowd. Able to gather feet and sink hips for sharp, downhill cuts. Looks natural stringing jump-cuts together when he finds a rhythm. Lateral cuts can be sudden and elongated for greater escapes. Plays with toughness. Has quickness and tools to become a more dangerous route-runner out of the backfield. Elusiveness can help him turn a four-yard dump pass into a third-and-long conversion.
Jackson is a productive, durable runner with the foot quickness and agility to make defenders miss on all levels of the field, but has a thin frame that could turn some teams off
Cowboys looking for another RB Backup.
Round 7 Pick 236
QB Jeremiah Briscoe, Sam Houston State, 6'3, 230 Lbs
To win the 2016 Walter Payton Award as the Football Championship Subdivision's most outstanding offensive player, Briscoe had to beat out Eastern Washington receiver Cooper Kupp, a third-round pick of the Los Angeles Rams and one of the top performers in FCS/Division IAA history.Prolific production as a passer over last two seasons with 102 touchdowns and 9600 yards passing. In command from the pocket and isn't afraid to challenge the secondary. Gets rid of the ball quickly with almost no lower body movement on Run-Pass options (RPOs). Highly confident gunslinger whose fearless approach has netted him gaudy touchdown numbers and a troubling number of interceptions against FCS opponents. Briscoe has ability as a full-field reader, but he falls below the desired level of accuracy expected of NFL quarterbacks.
Serious Gunslinger with accuracy Issues. Cowboys try to make sth out of him on the Practice Squad.
Round 1 Pick 19
LB Rashaan Evans, Alabama, 6'3, 240 Lbs
Cowboys have Major Need at LB where the third starting Spot alongside Sean Lee and Jaylon Smith got free with Anthony Hitchens leaving for the Colts. Justin Durant is also done, and the Cowboys are paper thin at Linebacker and also Need to prepare for the games with the often missing and aging Sean Lee.
Ascending linebacker talent who has the speed to fly around from sideline to sideline and played with an improved feel for the position in 2017. Despite limited playing time over his first few seasons, Evans adapted a "work while you wait" mindset that prepared him to for impressive performances in three consecutive national championship games. Evans is an ideal inside linebacker fit for a blitz-happy 3-4 unit, but he could easily fit as a 4-3 WILL with rush potential on sub-packages. Evans is an early starter with high-end potential if he can stay healthy.
Round 2 Pick 50
WR DJ Chark, LSU, 6'3, 200 Lbs
Chark was the Combine Winner posting the fastest 40yd Dash in the Receiver Group (4,34) and the best Vertical (40 Inch) and Broad Jump (129 inches).
Has desired combination of size and speed. Acceleration is smooth and sudden. Can run away from people without even trying. Convincing salesman on first leg of his double moves. Flashed explosive potential with ten touchdowns on just 86 career touches while seeing 36 percent of his catches go for 25-plus yards. Build-up speed and long strides create winning separation on West Coast routes. Double moves leave defenders off-balance and stumbling. Can gather, sink and open to quarterback quickly on comebacks. Quality punt returner. Works in the middle and is unintimidated by hitters. Body control for late adjustments is adequate. Willing to work as a blocker.
Hes not a great Route Runner yet, and might Need time but he should easily beat out T-Will for #2 Receiver.
Round 3 Pick 81
DT Derrick Nnadi, FSU, 6'1, 300 Lbs
Finally here Comes the 1 Tech Marinelli wants.
It's hard to find "bad tape" for Nnadi. While NFL teams may see an undersized 4-3 nose tackle with limited pass rush value, I see a player with good power at the point of attack who can dislodge from single blocks and make plays. Nnadi has a good motor, active hands and enough pass rush ability to cause problems for blockers up front. Nnadi has the physical tools to play in one or two-gap schemes and has NFL starting ability. He might Need to come off on Passing Downs, but he fits the Things Marinelli usually seeks in a DT.
Round 4 Pick 116
G/T Jamil Demby, Maine, 6'5, 335 Lbs
Started all four years. Plus muscle density in his build with broadness from chest to hips. Good arm length with big hands. Adequate explosion into fits and runs feet through contact. Will generate push when he keeps block centered. Has vision to second level. Enough agility to work hips into position on move blocks. Recognizes downhill linebackers and comes off doubles to splatter him. Stiff jab in his pass punch. Lands with heavy hands and locks it out. Features size and anchor to combat and absorb power rushers. Can redirect and recover to protect the pocket. Held up well at Senior Bowl in one-on-ones. College tackle with foot quickness to mirror athletic rushers.
Demby is a well-built, wide-framed college tackle who projects inside to guard.
He might fit the bill at LG or RT depending on what we do with Collins.
Round 4 Pick 137
S Terrell Edmunds, Virginia Tech, 6'2, 220 lbs
Also a Combine Monster posting a 41,5 Inch Vertical and 134 Inch Broad Jump which were #1 among all DBs. One of the team leaders on defense. Impressive combination of NFL size and quick-twitch movement. Quick change of direction. Former cornerback with sudden burst from lateral transitions. Has size and cover talent to carry pass-catching tight ends around the field. Reliable hands to take it away when in position. Desired pursuit speed as chase defender near the line. Looks for work as tackler. Plays with energy and smarts. Handles contain when called upon and lets teammates flow to the ball. Has size and speed to offer immediate help on kick coverages. Athletic bloodlines from father to mother to siblings.
While younger brother Trumaine may get the headlines in this year's draft, Terrell is a quality prospect in his own right. Edmunds has size and burst which are coveted traits at the position. He has man cover talent against big targets and should step right into a role on the coverage units for special Teams.
Round 5 Pick 171
DE Marcell Frazier, Missouri, 6'5, 260 Lbs
Hyperkinetic energy is always at work. Feet like a wind-up toy with furious chopping throughout the rep. Had 32 percent of his total tackles over last two seasons go for losses. Plays with skilled, active hands in both run and pass. Uses rapid-fire punches and movement to keep blockers from squaring him up with a punch. Instinctive rusher with ability to transition from move to move. Effective stab, jab & swim combination is one of his go-to moves. Closes with desired burst to quarterback as a finisher. Reactive counter-rusher. Has a feel for blocker's intentions. Plays on the balls of his feet and always ready to pivot to another angle so blocker falls off. Uses effort and initial quickness to defeat reach blocks and maintain contain assignment. Hard-charging defensive end who wins with skill and motor over athletic traits. Frazier has good size, but is inconsistent in stacking and reacting to run plays as an early down edge defender. Frazier is a fluid pass rusher with a variety of moves at his disposal and an ability to counter when his first move falters. He may not blow people away at the combine, but he has the skill level and productivity to be considered a backup 4-3 end with eventual starting potential.
Round 5 Pick 173
TE Ryan Izzo, FSU, 6'5, 250 Lbs
Thickly-muscled with the size and demeanor of a Y-tight end. Plays with desired level of aggression at the point of attack. Gets into targets with good initial stroke behind his pads. Will ride on the tough blocks and is active in trying to re-establish leverage throughout the rep. Good adjustment in space as a blocker. Excellent lead blocking option on the move with some dog to him. Has feel for leverage in his routes and how to create space down the field. Sharp plant-and-turn allows for tight angles out of his breaks. Soft hands with natural attack of the ball away from his body when able. Aggressive runner after the catch. Gives as good as he gets.
If you are looking for a flashy pass-catching tight end who can create matchup issues for the defense then keep on looking. If you want an in-line tight end who has good size and very good toughness and has experience as an active member of the run blocking unit, then Izzo should be on your board. Izzo has athletic limitations, but he has the willingness and talent to become a plus blocker at the point of attack and he's able to work the middle of the field. He should become a starter early in his career.
Round 6 Pick 193
OLB Oren Burks, Vanderbilt, 6'3, 235 Lbs
Burks' was named to the 2016 Allstate-AFCA FBS National Good Works Team for his work in the community. Well-proportioned between upper and lower body. Has broad back and long arms. Leader on and off the field. Has experience at three different positions over the last three seasons. Fits as 4-3 WILL or 3-4 inside linebacker. Former safety with athletic ability to handle coverage duties at linebacker. Range and pursuit speed is above average. Possesses good lateral twitch. Has reactive athleticism to spring into adjacent gap as tackler. Plays with good toughness. Willing to take on pulling guards with good force. Continued to improve as season progressed. Has talent to become a core special-teamer.In any other decade, Burks' lack of familiarity for any position for more than a year would force him into the "tweener" stack and he would be on his way. In today's game filled with hybrid players and sub-packages, Burks' background could make him more valuable. He needs to play with more consistency in diagnosing and tackling, but his athleticism, cover talent, and ability on special teams make him a developmental prospect with decent upside.
Should become a nice Piece for the ST Unit.
Round 6 Pick 208
RB Justin Jackson, Northwestern, 5'11, 195 lbs
The leading rusher in Northwestern history became the ninth player in NCAA history to have four years with 1,000 yards. He was a second-team All-Big Ten selection with 287 carries for 1,311 yards and 11 touchdowns rushing along with 44 catches for 276 receiving yards.
Unorthodox running style creates early indecisiveness in tacklers. Has decent initial burst when he has a clear track to follow. Slippery, flexible upper body is able to contort around interior tacklers. Has some decent maneuverability in tight quarters to find hidden yardage in a crowd. Able to gather feet and sink hips for sharp, downhill cuts. Looks natural stringing jump-cuts together when he finds a rhythm. Lateral cuts can be sudden and elongated for greater escapes. Plays with toughness. Has quickness and tools to become a more dangerous route-runner out of the backfield. Elusiveness can help him turn a four-yard dump pass into a third-and-long conversion.
Jackson is a productive, durable runner with the foot quickness and agility to make defenders miss on all levels of the field, but has a thin frame that could turn some teams off
Cowboys looking for another RB Backup.
Round 7 Pick 236
QB Jeremiah Briscoe, Sam Houston State, 6'3, 230 Lbs
To win the 2016 Walter Payton Award as the Football Championship Subdivision's most outstanding offensive player, Briscoe had to beat out Eastern Washington receiver Cooper Kupp, a third-round pick of the Los Angeles Rams and one of the top performers in FCS/Division IAA history.Prolific production as a passer over last two seasons with 102 touchdowns and 9600 yards passing. In command from the pocket and isn't afraid to challenge the secondary. Gets rid of the ball quickly with almost no lower body movement on Run-Pass options (RPOs). Highly confident gunslinger whose fearless approach has netted him gaudy touchdown numbers and a troubling number of interceptions against FCS opponents. Briscoe has ability as a full-field reader, but he falls below the desired level of accuracy expected of NFL quarterbacks.
Serious Gunslinger with accuracy Issues. Cowboys try to make sth out of him on the Practice Squad.
