My Per-Combine Mock for what it's worth.

[dallasfaniac]

I usually either do mocks before the college season is over or after the combine because players move around the rankings too much in that downtime, but here goes anyway. It's my turn to be ripped to shreds.

Trade WR Patrick Crayton to Carolina for FS Charles Godfrey

In a trade involving arguably the most undervalued and mock traded players for both teams, the Panthers get a WR opposite Smith that runs great routes with good hands while the Cowboys get a young player to compete with Michael Hamlin for the FS position. Might have to send a pick their way but the CB to FS experiment ended when Sherrod Martin took the starting position and they really need a WR. Besides, our players are always more valuable than the player or pick we are trading for so I didn't include a pick in the trade.

1st: Maurkice Pouncey C/G, Florida

With Pouncey, we get a smart, strong and athletic player. He can make the line calls and is very good snapping the ball from the shotgun position, two areas Gurode struggled. Also provides insurance with Kosier playing out the final year of his contract.

2nd: Traded down and added a 5th.

3rd: Jordan Shipley WR, Texas

Shipley will replace the departed Crayton. Similar to Crayton, runs good routes, finds the holes in zones, has reliable hands. Will man the slot, return punts and kicks and hold on field goals.

3rd: Jared Veldheer OT, Hillsdale

The Cowboys are excited that Veldheer fell this far despite a good showing at Texas vs Nation.

4th: Akwasi Owusu-Ansah DB, Indiana (PA)

Akwasi has size, strength and speed. Will compete at both CB and FS positions as well as in the return game. Plays through injury.

ACQUIRED IN 2ND ROUND TRADE DOWN
5th: Micah Johnson ILB, Kentucky

His play would make him a higher pick, his knees keeps him down in the 5th.

5th TRADED TO DENVER FOR HOLLAND

6th: Derek Hardman OT/OG, Eastern Kentucky

Along with Veldheer, Hardman had an excellent showing in the Texas vs Nation game; this after playing both LT and RT in college but moving to G for the game. Coaches mentioned improvement every day in practice.

With every starting offensive linemen in their 30s, Jerry's penchant for overloading a position in the draft and our struggles against Minnesota, it's no suprise that the Cowboys went on a run at offensive line this year.

7th: Clifton Geathers DE, South Carolina

Great size, strength and initial step but only 13 career starts really hurts his stock. Brother and Father both play(ed) in the NFL. Questionable character.

 

[The Natural]

I know its a mock and all, but does it make sense to trade Crayton for a FS..an average one at that, when we can pick one in the draft and also being there is no guarantee we could get Shipley?

 

[cowboyjoe]

I usually either do mocks before the college season is over or after the combine because players move around the rankings too much in that downtime, but here goes anyway. It's my turn to be ripped to shreds.

Trade WR Patrick Crayton to Carolina for FS Charles Godfrey

In a trade involving arguably the most undervalued and mock traded players for both teams, the Panthers get a WR opposite Smith that runs great routes with good hands while the Cowboys get a young player to compete with Michael Hamlin for the FS position. Might have to send a pick their way but the CB to FS experiment ended when Sherrod Martin took the starting position and they really need a WR. Besides, our players are always more valuable than the player or pick we are trading for so I didn't include a pick in the trade.

1st: Maurkice Pouncey C/G, Florida

With Pouncey, we get a smart, strong and athletic player. He can make the line calls and is very good snapping the ball from the shotgun position, two areas Gurode struggled. Also provides insurance with Kosier playing out the final year of his contract.

2nd: Traded down and added a 5th.

3rd: Jordan Shipley WR, Texas

Shipley will replace the departed Crayton. Similar to Crayton, runs good routes, finds the holes in zones, has reliable hands. Will man the slot, return punts and kicks and hold on field goals.

3rd: Jared Veldheer OT, Hillsdale

The Cowboys are excited that Veldheer fell this far despite a good showing at Texas vs Nation.

4th: Akwasi Owusu-Ansah DB, Indiana (PA)

Akwasi has size, strength and speed. Will compete at both CB and FS positions as well as in the return game. Plays through injury.

ACQUIRED IN 2ND ROUND TRADE DOWN
5th: Micah Johnson ILB, Kentucky

His play would make him a higher pick, his knees keeps him down in the 5th.

5th TRADED TO DENVER FOR HOLLAND

6th: Derek Hardman OT/OG, Eastern Kentucky

Along with Veldheer, Hardman had an excellent showing in the Texas vs Nation game; this after playing both LT and RT in college but moving to G for the game. Coaches mentioned improvement every day in practice.

With every starting offensive linemen in their 30s, Jerry's penchant for overloading a position in the draft and our struggles against Minnesota, it's no suprise that the Cowboys went on a run at offensive line this year.

7th: Clifton Geathers DE, South Carolina

Great size, strength and initial step but only 13 career starts really hurts his stock. Brother and Father both play(ed) in the NFL. Questionable character.

i like your picks all except for the center, he just doesnt fit the big bruising type players that the cowboys like. I would rather take the big nasty mean center from new mexico.

I to agree that the cowboys could possibly trade crayton, but you forgot one little to me in this draft; where is your fullback or te/fullback, the cowboys looked at graham guy from wisconsin, and i think deon andersons days are numbered.

I think your kinda on the right track, but i see the cowboys trading down, i just dont see them spending a number one pick on a center, maybe a OT or OG but not a center. I still think they trade down some from 1st round, then maybe go that direction in later rounds, but not in first round

 

[dallasfaniac]

I know its a mock and all, but does it make sense to trade Crayton for a FS..an average one at that, when we can pick one in the draft and also being there is no guarantee we could get Shipley?

There are no guarantees in the draft, Ogletree was taking Craytons spot but Shipley fell into our laps to help in the return game and compete in the slot. Godfrey who was brought in to compete at FS and CB; he is still making the transition to safety in the NFL and could improve upon his play, while a rookie has no guarantees even to be average like Godfrey. Plus, I liked him in the draft, so now that the fans have soured on him in Carolina, he can be had for cheap.