This is my extremely realistic mock draft. I tried to only pick players that are likely to be there at the pick I am taking them
Round 1: Marcus Peters (CB, Washington) - There are enough quality CB's without huge character concerns available to realistically see Marcus Peters make it to 27. Peters can start on the outside from day one and play any scheme you need him to. Peters has had issues with coaches but one of his greatest strengths is his confidence. In my opinion a big reason for Morris Claiborne's issues has been a lack of confidence and swagger.. Peters doesn't have that issue at all.
Round 2: TJ Yeldon, (RB, Alabama) - Most underrated RB in the draft in my opinion... I would take him over any RB in the draft not named Gurley and Gordon and by pick 60 they will be long gone. I also believe Jay Ajayi and Tevin Coleman will be gone as well which works out fine for me because I think Yeldon is the better player and is a perfect match for this zone blocking scheme.
Round 3: Frank Clark (DE, Michigan) - Are the Cowboys willing to bring on two troubled defensive ends in one year? we are about to find out. I don't think Clark makes it to the bottom of the 4th so I think if the Cowboys want him they may have to snag him up here in round 3. Clark is already better than guys like Ben Gardner, Kenneth Boatright, Jack Crawford, and Lavar Edwards so it is a safe bet to assume he could contribute in year 1.
Round 4: Chris Conley (WR, Georgia) - The Cowboys brought in Devin Smith for a official visit as well as privately working out Conley... To me this suggests that the Cowboys are finally looking for a true deep threat receiver and Conley could be a great fit for this team.
Round 5: Tray Walker (CB/FS Texas Southern) - Walker is my pet cat of this draft.. At almost 6'3 he has incredible length and by this time in the draft you are mainly looking for traits..Walker is a long, physical, and aggressive corner that also can make the switch to free safety... With drafting Peters in the 1st round you aren't really depending on Walker to see the field in year 1 but he has the tools to be an impact player with some coaching.
Round 7: Laurence Gibson (OT, Virginia) - Another player the Cowboys have shown some interest in. Gibson has the athleticism and foot quickness to play left tackle which means he is a perfect fit to be a developmental swing tackle if things with Darrion Weems don't end up panning out.
Round 7: Darius Allen (LB, CSU Pueblo) - Dallas had a private workout with Darius Allen and he seems to fit the mold of an "Otto" linebacker they have been looking into.. Allen could play SAM LB as well as maybe rush as a DE.
