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1(26) Michael Mayer TE Notre Dame
"There is no way in hell Jerry Jones passes up a Jason Witten clone if he's on the board." That's how one rival scout with over 20 years in the business described this projection. Mayer would be a safety valve in the middle of the field for Dak Prescott; he caught 180 passes for 2,099 yards and 18 touchdowns over three seasons in South Bend. Mayer is a great run-blocker but also might have the best hands of any pass-catcher in this class.
2(58) Mazi Smith DT Michigan
The Cowboys could look at cornerbacks or offensive linemen here, but Smith falling down the board means this is a true "best player available" pick. He has been praised by area scouts as a talented all-around player who will be better in the pros than in college once he is freed up to rush the quarterback and not play gap-based defense. Smith's power, quick first step and ability to play with low pads stand out when he is crashing the backfield.
3(90) Roschon Johnson RB Texas
Could Jerry Jones resist adding a Longhorns running back, even though he missed out on Bijan Robinson in Round 1? Johnson was the No. 3 dual-threat quarterback in the 2019 recruiting class but moved to running back at Texas due to injuries. He stayed there for four seasons, amassing 25 touchdowns while working primarily as a backup to Robinson. The 219-pound power back has the patience, vision and receiving skills of a starter and would be a fine complement to the speedy Tony Pollard.
4(129) Jake Moody K Michigan
5(169) Yasir Abdullah DE Louisville
6(212) Earl Bostick Jr. T Kansas
7(244) Rakim Jarrett WR Maryland