My top 5 Cowboys targets late R1

[jterrell]

1. Landon Collins: Collins isn't special but he is very solid and a better athlete than we've had at Safety. Was a SPARQ champ back in 2011. Has gotten bigger and stronger in college so needs no work there. Not elite in coverage but most teams were still scared of him in college. Day 1 guy. He's been mocked top 20 but I think his value is bottom r1. I think he could fall and if he does I love the positional fit. He could play either safety spot here and start at either day 1. Better than Church or Wilcox.

2. Bud Dupree: Pure pass rush type. Has gotten better and better over time. Needs reps. May not start as a rookie but he has a good upside. Better pass rusher than DLaw but a little less awareness. Would fill a big-time pass rush slot even if only in nickel year 1. In 3 or 4 years could be a Pro Bowl pass rusher.

3. Michael Bennett: 3T guy who reminds me a lot of Crawford. I think Dallas [c/w/sh]ould use him at SDE and get a nice bump there in overall play. Could rush him inside on the nickel. Dallas has had no issues finding 3Ts who can really play but Bennett is good enough to grab if is he is still there and work out positions later.

4. T.J. Yeldon: This guy to me is a DeMarco clone. He is a tremendous ball carrier who shows patience and strength. A tough guy who can handle contact and tends to play a little too upright so he can see the field. A lot of area to hit/grab/rip and he absorbs it so could be a fumble risk. Crazy strong stable of backs at Bama kept his carries thus wear and tear down. RB in round 1 is a tough go but we pick very late and Yeldon could be a better version of Murray in time.

5. La'el Collins: I would prefer not to go OL but this guy to me is a Cowboys fit at RT. He will get a lot of chatter about moving to OG but in Dallas he could play RT. Smart and a great leader. Fits what Dallas does with it's OL and the role they take as team anchor. I think his lack of LT fit could lead to him sliding right into our area. Could start at LG or RT as a rookie IMHO.

 

[tm1119]

Collins isn't great in coverage so he's more of a SS. Not what we need. And unless he runs a bad 40 or something I don't see him lasting until 27

Bud ain't making it to 27 unfortunately. Probably not even close after today

Ehh Bennett is a guy I would love to have in the 2nd...not so much at 27. Just doesn't do anything special enough for a 1st rounder in my eyes

No way on Yeldon...he's a big back who looks stiff and not that explosive. Will probably make a decent living in the NFL, but I don't see any where near worth a 1st.

La'el Collins would be a really good pick

 

[reddyuta]

Very indifferent on these guys except Dupree and Collins.

 

[DFWJC]

1. Landon Collins: Collins isn't special but he is very solid and a better athlete than we've had at Safety. Was a SPARQ champ back in 2011. Has gotten bigger and stronger in college so needs no work there. Not elite in coverage but most teams were still scared of him in college. Day 1 guy. He's been mocked top 20 but I think his value is bottom r1. I think he could fall and if he does I love the positional fit. He could play either safety spot here and start at either day 1. Better than Church or Wilcox.

2. Bud Dupree: Pure pass rush type. Has gotten better and better over time. Needs reps. May not start as a rookie but he has a good upside. Better pass rusher than DLaw but a little less awareness. Would fill a big-time pass rush slot even if only in nickel year 1. In 3 or 4 years could be a Pro Bowl pass rusher.

3. Michael Bennett: 3T guy who reminds me a lot of Crawford. I think Dallas [c/w/sh]ould use him at SDE and get a nice bump there in overall play. Could rush him inside on the nickel. Dallas has had no issues finding 3Ts who can really play but Bennett is good enough to grab if is he is still there and work out positions later.

4. T.J. Yeldon: This guy to me is a DeMarco clone. He is a tremendous ball carrier who shows patience and strength. A tough guy who can handle contact and tends to play a little too upright so he can see the field. A lot of area to hit/grab/rip and he absorbs it so could be a fumble risk. Crazy strong stable of backs at Bama kept his carries thus wear and tear down. RB in round 1 is a tough go but we pick very late and Yeldon could be a better version of Murray in time.

5. La'el Collins: I would prefer not to go OL but this guy to me is a Cowboys fit at RT. He will get a lot of chatter about moving to OG but in Dallas he could play RT. Smart and a great leader. Fits what Dallas does with it's OL and the role they take as team anchor. I think his lack of LT fit could lead to him sliding right into our area. Could start at LG or RT as a rookie IMHO.

You would use our pick on TJ Yeldon in the 1st round?

You meant 4th or 5th round, right? 3rd at the earliest.
A misprint, I'm sure.

 

[xwalker]

Collins isn't great in coverage so he's more of a SS. Not what we need. And unless he runs a bad 40 or something I don't see him lasting until 27

Bud ain't making it to 27 unfortunately. Probably not even close after today

Ehh Bennett is a guy I would love to have in the 2nd...not so much at 27. Just doesn't do anything special enough for a 1st rounder in my eyes

No way on Yeldon...he's a big back who looks stiff and not that explosive. Will probably make a decent living in the NFL, but I don't see any where near worth a 1st.

La'el Collins would be a really good pick

Agree.

Collins is not the type of Safety that the Cowboys need.

Dupree ran a 4.57 at 6-4, 269 pounds and had a 42 in vert. That probably solidifies him to be picked before #27.

I like Bennett, but not at #27.

I like Yeldon, but definitely not at #27.

La'el Collins would be worth drafting at #27 but he probably does not even start game 1. The Cowboys will re-sign one of Free/Parnell and the one they sign will likely be the starter for game 1 of 2015. Also, Collins likely goes before #27 after a good combine showing.

 

[reddyuta]

Agree.

Collins is not the type of Safety that the Cowboys need.

Dupree ran a 4.57 at 6-4, 269 pounds and had a 42 in vert. That probably solidifies him to be picked before #27.

I like Bennett, but not at #27.

I like Yeldon, but definitely not at #27.

La'el Collins would be worth drafting at #27 but he probably does not even start game 1. The Cowboys will re-sign one of Free/Parnell and the one they sign will likely be the starter for game 1 of 2015. Also, Collins likely goes before #27 after a good combine showing.

Collins can also play guard.

 

[sureletsrace]

I'd take the safety, or Dupree.

 

[RS12]

Collins isn't great in coverage so he's more of a SS. Not what we need. And unless he runs a bad 40 or something I don't see him lasting until 27

Bud ain't making it to 27 unfortunately. Probably not even close after today

Ehh Bennett is a guy I would love to have in the 2nd...not so much at 27. Just doesn't do anything special enough for a 1st rounder in my eyes

No way on Yeldon...he's a big back who looks stiff and not that explosive. Will probably make a decent living in the NFL, but I don't see any where near worth a 1st.

La'el Collins would be a really good pick

Thanks for saving me key strokes.

 

[JohnsKey19]

We'll see but I believe the difference in caliber of DL available at 27 will be minimal to what's available in the late 2nd. the draft board will be screaming at Dallas to wait on DL. OL and LB may be the better option to get an immediate good starter at 27. I would add RB but we'll see what happens with Murray first.

 

[RamziD]

Not much mention of Malcom Brown on the NFL network...just a big slobber-fest over Leonard Williams and Danny Shelton. Maybe Brown didn't impress in the underwear olympics enough (didn't run sub-5.0 40, "only" 26 reps on the bench, arms on the shorter side at 32") that he will fall to us at 27. I can only hope.

 

[Alexander]

Collins is not the type of Safety that the Cowboys need.

I don't think the kind of safety the Cowboys need is in this draft.

 

[xwalker]

I don't think the kind of safety the Cowboys need is in this draft.

Agree. There might be a developmental type guy somewhere later, but I don't see anything that would help them in 2015. If a bigger CB like Shaw was available in the 5th I might give him a try as a developmental FS.

 

[manster4ever]

Dupree is very intriguing to me and I like Collins alot. The others....not so much.

 

[ghst187]

don't really think S Collins is that good. Don't want him.
Like OT Collins and would def take him at 27.
Love Bennett, but not Rd 1.
As a rule I wouldn't draft a Alabama RB. There are about 10 in the draft I like tons more.
LOVE Dupree, probably one of my favorite players we COULD have a REMOTE chance in hades that we could really draft at 27. I'd even consider it a win if we had a short trade up to get him.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Of the 5 listed in the OP give me Dupree. Even if it weren't the biggest need on this team I would still want to add a potential pro bowl pass rusher. The only safety I'd spend a 1st rounder on is a ball hawk Ed Reed type.

 

[tm1119]

I don't think the kind of safety the Cowboys need is in this draft.

Hackett and Harris intrigue me. And possibly Rowe from Utah. All fit the rangey CF type in my opinion

 

[reddyuta]

I also hope they dont trade up but the cowboys are willing to give up a 3rd rd pick to get their guy.

 

[jterrell]

various:
Landon Collins: He is a better coverage guy than we have and while we'd like a true sideline to sideline free safety Dallas has never attempted to find one. I do think he falls because he isn't much different than Bama's last Safety prospect. If he lasts he'd be a good target and there is zero doubt he'd be a day 1 starter for this team. If we wanted Collins to play at 220 he could probably cover more ground than any safety this team has had in a decade at least. His athleticism was that good coming out of high school. Right now he is a bigger and more experienced version of Wilcox. He may go before we pick but since he played about 10 pounds heavy maybe he doesn't. He'd be a major upgrade at our weakest position.

Bud Dupree: He is a great prospect but he lacks strength and needs some development. Right now he couldn't play the run in the SEC so doubt he can in the NFL. More Kony Ealy than Aaron Donald he may take a while to develop which means he should be drafted outside the top 20. Comes from a full out attacking DL system where he had one job.

La'el Collins: He's probably a LG if here next year. But long-term he could be the RT. Right kind of guy and enough position flex to fit as a rookie and forward on the two weakest OL positions. If we are replicating our 90's OL he is our Kevin Gogan. I can easily see him slipping into BPA mode.

Malcom Brown: Not a bad player or a bad value but he isn't an ideal fit. The team needs pass rushers and has a glut of young interior only players. If he's BPA so be it but he didn't make my targets due to team need.

Trades: Definitely do not trade up and I hope they don't have to trade down due to lack of options.

Yeldon: Of all the backs in this draft he's the one I think will have the best NFL career. He has NFL size and speed with plus hands. Only at Bama where they had multiple 5 star backs would he not have carried it more. But that's a good thing for his future NFL team. An AFC personnel executive prefers Alabama's T.J. Yeldon over Gordon, according to jsonline.com.
"The team that wants more of an all-around player will take Yeldon because he can do more in the passing game than Gordon," the executive said.

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

Agree.

Collins is not the type of Safety that the Cowboys need.

Dupree ran a 4.57 at 6-4, 269 pounds and had a 42 in vert. That probably solidifies him to be picked before #27.

I like Bennett, but not at #27.

I like Yeldon, but definitely not at #27.

La'el Collins would be worth drafting at #27 but he probably does not even start game 1. The Cowboys will re-sign one of Free/Parnell and the one they sign will likely be the starter for game 1 of 2015. Also, Collins likely goes before #27 after a good combine showing.

If you took Collins, you could then give strong consideration to moving Marty to RT and playing Collins at Guard as well. Not saying this is what will happen or even should but it's an option.

 

[xwalker]

Not much mention of Malcom Brown on the NFL network...just a big slobber-fest over Leonard Williams and Danny Shelton. Maybe Brown didn't impress in the underwear olympics enough (didn't run sub-5.0 40, "only" 26 reps on the bench, arms on the shorter side at 32") that he will fall to us at 27. I can only hope.

Brown had a decent ten yard time and 3-cone for his size. Carl Davis had good numbers.

Player Malcom Brown
School Texas
Hght 6-2
Wght 319
Off. 40 Time 5.05
Unoff. 40 Time 5.05
10-Yd Split 1.75
3 Cone 7.84
Bench 26
Vert 29.5
Brd 8-2
Arm 32 1/2


Player Carl Davis
School Iowa
Hght 6-5
Wght 320
Off. 40 Time 5.07
Unoff. 40 Time 5.07
10-Yd Split 1.73
3 Cone 7.91
Bench DNP
Vert 33
Brd 8-7
Arm 34 5/8