Here is mine (assuming trading up is not an option):
1: Leighton Vander Esch - I gave this pick a hard time pre-draft. But once Derwin was off the board it really only made sense. His ceiling is right on line with Luke Kuechly when he was entering the league (not based on color of skin kids). He's amazing and digging through the garbage boys in the trench and getting to the runner. He is also more than capable of covering anything in front of him and is an athletic kid who can play side line to side line. Struggles in route recognition in deeper coverage, but has plenty of athleticism and football IQ to learn over time. He has less on field time than Evans who was also available, and has really shown improvement every week. Versatility is also a big part of this boys game. He can play every LB spot in every situation. He can rush, he can hit, he can contain, he can diagnose. If he hits his potential he is a huge upside play here. Top 5 potential, round 2 floor. Solid pick. and again hindsight LVE here is better than a lot of options down the line. BY A LOT
2: Connor Williams - Let's be honest.... this pick was a (bad word) home run. Not a man, a monster. PANCAKE MACHINE. Athletic. Arms that are just good enough and footwork good enough to call home and tell your local dance instructor about. Just a beast. Solidified the weak link in our line, and even made it so we have some of the most quality depth on the bench thanks to our starting versatility.
3: Michael Gallup - Welp. Dang. Call me a homer... but honestly this was the way to go. Gallup was my #4 WR by half way into the season, and a player I was very high on, but never thought would be an option due to need. Figured we would take one early. The thing that Gallup does well is EVERYTHING. He is quick of the line, fluid hips, amazing diagnosis of man v zone, over 50% catch rate on 50/50 balls, right on the 6 foot 205 line that you like, quick twitch, great personality, and very smart player. GREAT pick up. If he hits his ceiling... shoot man, we have a Randy Moss. More likely he is 750-850 yrd 8 td type right off the bat. #13 will be my jersey of choice this season.
4: Josh Sweat - Here is where my strategy would change up. I would select the otherworldly athletic Sweat right here. His floor is above Tapper, and his ceiling is double digit sack specialist. That value in the 4th with the coaching staff you have, you are getting Randy Gregory with no off the field issues and a higher up side athletically. (Armstrong is not a bad pick either)
4: Marcus Allen - A real box S with great instincts. Is going to come in give 110% and make his tackles. He is the ultimate box safety, and one that would be a ready contributor in our single high scheme with Woods being the single high guy.
5: Foley Futukasi: A big time run stuffing NT that is a day 1 plug and play stopper on our D-line. Someone who compliments the style of play our O-line already brings, and has 3t type traits. His dominance at 1 and 3 is right behind Vea in this class. He is what opens your boys like Sweat, Collins, and DLAW to get home.
6: Equanimeous St. Brown: My man that fell and fell. He is an athletic freak, and is absolutely going to kill it. Not exactly a route runer, but gets enough separation to be productive. His biggest flaw is the rounding of his routes. He makes up for it big time in speed, size, and ability to catch. Youd like to see him use his size more, but that is easily something you can work on with him in the NFL, especially with how many players dallas has at WR. 6'5" sub 4.5 is all I have to say... IN THE 6TH! jeez... im sad now...
7: Poona Ford: Another guy in that DT rotation making this defensive line one of the most formidable in the league.
I'd go into FA and grab a TE, punt it til next year when we aren't blind sided by it. I would try to grab Tarvarus McFadden too. I think he could come in and compete for at least Marquez Whites spot or the PS, or push Byron back to safety, or even compete at safety. just a body with high up side.
