ESPN's Jordan Reid's final 2024 mock

[Risen Star]

Projected trade: Chiefs skip the line for a WR (Adonai Mitchell)
Chiefs get: No. 24
Cowboys get: Nos. 32, 95 and 159

Notable players still on the board at 24: Graham Barton, Jer'Zhan Newton, Tyler Guyton.

Kansas City GM Brett Veach isn't shy about moving up for prospects that he likes in Round 1. We've seen it in past years, with K.C. trading up for players such as Patrick Mahomes and Trent McDuffie. So why not do it again for a reliable pass-catcher? And Dallas would likely be game for this considering it has seven picks and could use the draft capital to tackle some needs.

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32. Dallas Cowboys (via mock trade with KC)
Jordan Morgan, OT, Arizona

Dallas needs multiple starters on both sides of the ball after a quiet free agency period, but the extra draft picks from our simulated trade would help. The Cowboys can start by getting Morgan, a dependable blocker who has the ability to play tackle or guard. That gives Dallas options with Tyler Smith, who can also play tackle or guard. Morgan has power to his game and can start from Day 1 in the NFL.

56. Dallas Cowboys
Jonathon Brooks, RB, Texas

A running back finally comes off the board! It's one of the Cowboys' many needs after Tony Pollard signed in Tennessee, and Brooks has starter-level traits. A torn ACL ended his 2023 season early but not before he broke 1,000 rushing yards (1,139) and scored 10 TDs.

87. Dallas Cowboys
Mekhi Wingo, DT, LSU

Wingo is an underrated defensive tackle prospect who can be disruptive in multiple areas, and the Cowboys lost Johnathan Hankins to free agency in the middle of their line.

95. Dallas Cowboys (via HOU and mock trade with KC)
Cedric Gray, LB, North Carolina

Getting bigger and more instinctive at linebacker should be a goal of this Cowboys team; it was a little undersized there last season, which contributed to the playoff loss to Green Bay. Gray (6-foot-1, 234 pounds) would help address that.

159. Dallas Cowboys (reacquired via mock trade with KC): Matt Lee, C, Miami

174. Dallas Cowboys*: Javontae Jean-Baptiste, EDGE, Notre Dame

216. Dallas Cowboys*: Cornelius Johnson, WR, Michigan

233. Dallas Cowboys (via LV): Isaiah Johnson, CB, Syracuse

244. Dallas Cowboys: Trey Taylor, S, Air Force

 

[Risen Star]

He has the Eagles trading their 1st, 2nd and 5th round pick to move up to the Broncos 12th pick for Terrion Arnold.

 

[tm1119]

I’d be very happy with it except the Wingo pick. We don’t need another DT under 285 pounds.

 

[gimmesix]

I'd have a hard time passing on Newton if he's available when we pick.

 

[Carson]

Matt Lee! I know him from his high school and college days (he’s from Oviedo, FL). Absolutely going to make it in the league. Hard working kid

 

[unionjack8]

I'm sorry but I just can't get behind another guy coming off injury.

We need a rb that can participate in ALL off season activities and hit the ground running, not be eased in.

 

[speedkilz88]

I’d be very happy with it except the Wingo pick. We don’t need another DT under 285 pounds.

And to mention they have a need due to Hankins leaving. Wingo is a 3T, Hankins a 1T. His teammate (Maason Smith) that got hurt would make more sense, although a center would have since Morgan is a OG.

 

[Sydla]

I can live with Wingo. Odi is what he is.

We have need for a 1T and a 3T. If Mazi is moving to 1T and being used more as a plugger by Zimmer, Wingo is a talented kid who I think would be a nice fit here.

 

[Sydla]

He has the Eagles trading their 1st, 2nd and 5th round pick to move up to the Broncos 12th pick for Terrion Arnold.

They have two second rounders which makes this almost a no brainer. Bradford was a slug last year. Slay was better than average.

 

[darthseinfeld]

I'd have a hard time passing on Newton if he's available when we pick.

Yup, just take Newton

 

[Malhavoc]

Yup, just take Newton

This.

 

[Chasing6]

Projected trade: Chiefs skip the line for a WR (Adonai Mitchell)
Chiefs get: No. 24
Cowboys get: Nos. 32, 95 and 159

Notable players still on the board at 24: Graham Barton, Jer'Zhan Newton, Tyler Guyton.

Kansas City GM Brett Veach isn't shy about moving up for prospects that he likes in Round 1. We've seen it in past years, with K.C. trading up for players such as Patrick Mahomes and Trent McDuffie. So why not do it again for a reliable pass-catcher? And Dallas would likely be game for this considering it has seven picks and could use the draft capital to tackle some needs.

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32. Dallas Cowboys (via mock trade with KC)
Jordan Morgan, OT, Arizona

Dallas needs multiple starters on both sides of the ball after a quiet free agency period, but the extra draft picks from our simulated trade would help. The Cowboys can start by getting Morgan, a dependable blocker who has the ability to play tackle or guard. That gives Dallas options with Tyler Smith, who can also play tackle or guard. Morgan has power to his game and can start from Day 1 in the NFL.

56. Dallas Cowboys
Jonathon Brooks, RB, Texas

A running back finally comes off the board! It's one of the Cowboys' many needs after Tony Pollard signed in Tennessee, and Brooks has starter-level traits. A torn ACL ended his 2023 season early but not before he broke 1,000 rushing yards (1,139) and scored 10 TDs.

87. Dallas Cowboys
Mekhi Wingo, DT, LSU

Wingo is an underrated defensive tackle prospect who can be disruptive in multiple areas, and the Cowboys lost Johnathan Hankins to free agency in the middle of their line.

95. Dallas Cowboys (via HOU and mock trade with KC)
Cedric Gray, LB, North Carolina

Getting bigger and more instinctive at linebacker should be a goal of this Cowboys team; it was a little undersized there last season, which contributed to the playoff loss to Green Bay. Gray (6-foot-1, 234 pounds) would help address that.

159. Dallas Cowboys (reacquired via mock trade with KC): Matt Lee, C, Miami

174. Dallas Cowboys*: Javontae Jean-Baptiste, EDGE, Notre Dame

216. Dallas Cowboys*: Cornelius Johnson, WR, Michigan

233. Dallas Cowboys (via LV): Isaiah Johnson, CB, Syracuse

244. Dallas Cowboys: Trey Taylor, S, Air Force

Lee at OC would be a concern. Hard to pass up Barton if he is there.