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If the Cowboys draft a defensive tackle, one of these 10 could be their choice
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If the Dallas Cowboys were only allowed to upgrade one area on their team this off-season, it would be the defensive line. They have struggled to bring down opposing quarterbacks and that has to improve next season.
If the Cowboys stay at No. 27 in the first round, there’s a good chance they add a defensive end or tackle to bolster Rod Marinelli’s front four. I recently named 10 defensive ends to keep an eye on, so now I will list some of the defensive tackle prospects.
Assuming that USC’s Leonard Williams and Washington’s Danny Shelton will be off the board by the time the Cowboys are on the clock, here are 10 tackles who could still be around.
1.) Eddie Goldman, Florida State. The 6-4, 314-pound lineman played both end and tackle during his collegiate career. Goldman finished the previous season with 35 tackles, eight tackles for loss and a team-high four sacks.
Expert’s take: “A big, athletic defensive tackle who possesses inside pass rush skills as well as the bulk to stop the run. He should play pro football in the 320-pound range and can stay on the field for all three downs.” – Pat Kirwan, CBSSports.com
2.) Malcom Brown, Texas. Brown (6-2, 320) recorded 72 tackles, 6.5 sacks and 15 tackles for loss during the 2014 season. During his three years at Texas, Brown totaled 8.5 sacks and 14 QB pressures.
Expert’s take: “Penetrating big man who took a huge step forward as an NFL prospect in 2014. Brown has hand quickness and uses hands like an NFL starter. His instincts and feel off the snap help him to get into the backfield quickly. Some personnel men believe Brown can play multiple spots along the line in a 4-3 or 3-4 defense, which could put him in play for a high number of teams.” — Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
3.) Jordan Phillips, Oklahoma. Phillips (6-6, 334) started all 13 games for the Sooners in 2014, finishing with 39 tackles, seven tackles for loss and two sacks. A back injury forced him to miss all but four games of the 2013 season.
Expert’s take: “At 6-foot-6, when you see him run you can barely fathom that he’s carrying more than 330 pounds. Put a kid like this under the tutelage of Rod Marinelli and you could end up with something truly special.Dallasneeds to prioritize defense in this draft after getting the offense where it needs to be, and Phillips is a reasonable upside play.” – Mel Kiper, ESPN.com
4.) Carl Davis, Iowa. Davis (6-5, 315) started 31 games during his four seasons at Iowa. He finished his career with 94 tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks. He earned second-team All Big Ten honors during his junior and senior seasons.
“Expert’s take: “On tape at Iowa, he flashed, (at the Senior Bowl) he did way more than that. He played every snap, he showed athleticism, an ability to push the pocket and get to the quarterback. He may have elevated himself right into the first round.” — Mike Mayock, NFL.com
5.) Michael Bennett, Ohio State. During his final two seasons at Ohio State, Bennett (6-2, 288) started 28 games, totaling 82 tackles and 14 sacks. He recorded four tackles and a sack in the Buckeyes’ Sugar Bowl win over Alabama.
Expert’s take: “You would need to use him properly and maybe limit his snaps to keep his energy high, but you can see that he would be a real nice fit with a team like the Cowboys who wish to have a 6-8 man rotation at all times.” – Bob Sturm, SportsDayDFW.com
The next 5:
Gabe Wright, Auburn.
Darius Philon, Arkansas.
Grady Jarrett, Clemson.
Ellis McCarthy, UCLA.
Xavier Williams, Northern Iowa.
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If the Dallas Cowboys were only allowed to upgrade one area on their team this off-season, it would be the defensive line. They have struggled to bring down opposing quarterbacks and that has to improve next season.
If the Cowboys stay at No. 27 in the first round, there’s a good chance they add a defensive end or tackle to bolster Rod Marinelli’s front four. I recently named 10 defensive ends to keep an eye on, so now I will list some of the defensive tackle prospects.
Assuming that USC’s Leonard Williams and Washington’s Danny Shelton will be off the board by the time the Cowboys are on the clock, here are 10 tackles who could still be around.
1.) Eddie Goldman, Florida State. The 6-4, 314-pound lineman played both end and tackle during his collegiate career. Goldman finished the previous season with 35 tackles, eight tackles for loss and a team-high four sacks.
Expert’s take: “A big, athletic defensive tackle who possesses inside pass rush skills as well as the bulk to stop the run. He should play pro football in the 320-pound range and can stay on the field for all three downs.” – Pat Kirwan, CBSSports.com
2.) Malcom Brown, Texas. Brown (6-2, 320) recorded 72 tackles, 6.5 sacks and 15 tackles for loss during the 2014 season. During his three years at Texas, Brown totaled 8.5 sacks and 14 QB pressures.
Expert’s take: “Penetrating big man who took a huge step forward as an NFL prospect in 2014. Brown has hand quickness and uses hands like an NFL starter. His instincts and feel off the snap help him to get into the backfield quickly. Some personnel men believe Brown can play multiple spots along the line in a 4-3 or 3-4 defense, which could put him in play for a high number of teams.” — Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
3.) Jordan Phillips, Oklahoma. Phillips (6-6, 334) started all 13 games for the Sooners in 2014, finishing with 39 tackles, seven tackles for loss and two sacks. A back injury forced him to miss all but four games of the 2013 season.
Expert’s take: “At 6-foot-6, when you see him run you can barely fathom that he’s carrying more than 330 pounds. Put a kid like this under the tutelage of Rod Marinelli and you could end up with something truly special.Dallasneeds to prioritize defense in this draft after getting the offense where it needs to be, and Phillips is a reasonable upside play.” – Mel Kiper, ESPN.com
4.) Carl Davis, Iowa. Davis (6-5, 315) started 31 games during his four seasons at Iowa. He finished his career with 94 tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks. He earned second-team All Big Ten honors during his junior and senior seasons.
“Expert’s take: “On tape at Iowa, he flashed, (at the Senior Bowl) he did way more than that. He played every snap, he showed athleticism, an ability to push the pocket and get to the quarterback. He may have elevated himself right into the first round.” — Mike Mayock, NFL.com
5.) Michael Bennett, Ohio State. During his final two seasons at Ohio State, Bennett (6-2, 288) started 28 games, totaling 82 tackles and 14 sacks. He recorded four tackles and a sack in the Buckeyes’ Sugar Bowl win over Alabama.
Expert’s take: “You would need to use him properly and maybe limit his snaps to keep his energy high, but you can see that he would be a real nice fit with a team like the Cowboys who wish to have a 6-8 man rotation at all times.” – Bob Sturm, SportsDayDFW.com
The next 5:
Gabe Wright, Auburn.
Darius Philon, Arkansas.
Grady Jarrett, Clemson.
Ellis McCarthy, UCLA.
Xavier Williams, Northern Iowa.
