Heard Cowboys have just 12 1st rd grades!

[DFWJC]

If McClay said 15-18 players have a 1st round grade, then you are right.

I think he's assuming several players they don't have graded as 1st rounders are taken ahead of 12..
Odds that some will be taken...almost certainly...but how many is the question.

After the top 4-5 players, it seems teams are all over map this year, so it should be interesting

 

[DFWJC]

Didn't McClay say 15-18 during the PC?

No.
In the past, yes. Not this year
I even recall them having 22 1st round grades several years ago. That's probably the limit though

 

[HungryLion]

We have heard throughout the process that teams could have under 15 1st rd grades this year. The top of the class just doesn't have many blue chip prospects, question is who has been assigned a 1st rd grade by the Cowboys and are they willing to take depth over value?

I would prefer a first round talent over getting another pick.

The trick will be how many of their “first round grades” are still available at 12. Could they slide back a couple spots and still get one of their first rounders?

It’s risky.