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Helman: Seven Senior Bowl Standouts Who Make Sense For The Cowboys
http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2...-senior-bowl-standouts-who-make-sense-cowboys
...Jordan Willis, DE, Kansas State – Willis might be the most accomplished pass rusher in this game, with 20 sacks over his final two seasons in college. He doesn’t look quite as impressive as a big guy like Daeshon Hall, but he comes in at a solid 6-3, 255 pounds and he plays like a beast. Every time I watched him, he was screaming around the left side – where he does most of his work – and making life difficult for somebody. Despite his smaller build he seems to be a willing tackler, with 52 tackles and 17.5 tackles for loss last year. I don’t think he figures to be a Day 1 pick, so much as a second or third-round guy. Given that the Cowboys pick later in the order, that sounds perfect to me.
Rasul Douglas, CB, West Virginia – This is cliché, but I’m a sucker for a big cornerback. Douglas is huge, measuring out at 6-2, 204 pounds on Tuesday. Despite that, he showed some serious athleticism in practices. On Thursday, he caught up to East Carolina receiver Zay Jones on a deep route and launched himself for a leaping pass breakup on a play where he looked beaten. It was reminiscent of Mo Claiborne’s leaping breakup of A.J. Green in Week 5 against Cincinnati. I guess I shouldn’t be surprised that this dude finished his final college season with 70 tackles and a fantastic eight interceptions. It’s early, but this is an absurdly deep cornerback class, and it doesn’t sound crazy to think Douglas could be there in the second or third round.
Cooper Kupp, WR, Eastern Washington – 6-1, 198 – This dude was easily the most fun person to watch at these Senior Bowl practices. It’s understandable if you’ve never heard of him, coming out of the FCS level of college football – but the dude is a beast. He basically rewrote the record books at the wide receiver position, scoring 73 touchdowns in four seasons. Go look at his stats and get back to me. Anyway, there has been no drop-off going against tougher competition. Kupp schooled everyone I saw him go against, whether it was Michigan standout Jourdan Lewis or 2015 Thorpe Award winner Desmond King. He can play outside or in the slot, he runs great routes, and you can tell he knows how to get open. He’s not a burner, which is probably what you’d prefer in a No. 2 receiver – but he’s great at every other aspect of the position. If he was still there late in the second round, I’d be sorely tempted to make it happen...
http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2...-senior-bowl-standouts-who-make-sense-cowboys
...Jordan Willis, DE, Kansas State – Willis might be the most accomplished pass rusher in this game, with 20 sacks over his final two seasons in college. He doesn’t look quite as impressive as a big guy like Daeshon Hall, but he comes in at a solid 6-3, 255 pounds and he plays like a beast. Every time I watched him, he was screaming around the left side – where he does most of his work – and making life difficult for somebody. Despite his smaller build he seems to be a willing tackler, with 52 tackles and 17.5 tackles for loss last year. I don’t think he figures to be a Day 1 pick, so much as a second or third-round guy. Given that the Cowboys pick later in the order, that sounds perfect to me.
Rasul Douglas, CB, West Virginia – This is cliché, but I’m a sucker for a big cornerback. Douglas is huge, measuring out at 6-2, 204 pounds on Tuesday. Despite that, he showed some serious athleticism in practices. On Thursday, he caught up to East Carolina receiver Zay Jones on a deep route and launched himself for a leaping pass breakup on a play where he looked beaten. It was reminiscent of Mo Claiborne’s leaping breakup of A.J. Green in Week 5 against Cincinnati. I guess I shouldn’t be surprised that this dude finished his final college season with 70 tackles and a fantastic eight interceptions. It’s early, but this is an absurdly deep cornerback class, and it doesn’t sound crazy to think Douglas could be there in the second or third round.
Cooper Kupp, WR, Eastern Washington – 6-1, 198 – This dude was easily the most fun person to watch at these Senior Bowl practices. It’s understandable if you’ve never heard of him, coming out of the FCS level of college football – but the dude is a beast. He basically rewrote the record books at the wide receiver position, scoring 73 touchdowns in four seasons. Go look at his stats and get back to me. Anyway, there has been no drop-off going against tougher competition. Kupp schooled everyone I saw him go against, whether it was Michigan standout Jourdan Lewis or 2015 Thorpe Award winner Desmond King. He can play outside or in the slot, he runs great routes, and you can tell he knows how to get open. He’s not a burner, which is probably what you’d prefer in a No. 2 receiver – but he’s great at every other aspect of the position. If he was still there late in the second round, I’d be sorely tempted to make it happen...
