xwalker
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Stephen Jones has repeatedly said that they'll look for a top rated player to fall to #24 regardless of position and if that does not happen, then they'll draft based on position from the next tier of players.
Assuming a higher tier player does not drop to #24, then it is possible these players are available on the next tier:
1 or 2 DTs
1 or 2 LBs
1 or 2 Edge Rushers
3 to 5 OL
2 to 3 WRs
1 or 2 DBs
On OL, Linderbaum, Zion, Green could all be available.
- Due to position value, it's possible that the Cowboys have Raimann or Tyler Smith on this tier also.
- Also, Penning could drop to #24. Some analysts think he needs a year before starting in the NFL.
A trade down, even if for less than chart value, would be very appealing in this scenario.
It is highly likely that a higher tier player on multiple other team's boards remains available at #24.
What if one of Detroit's top rated Edge rushers is available at #24?
- Detroit has pick #32.
Green Bay with picks #22 and #28 might have had split opinions within their draft room on which player to take at #22. Then the other player remains available at #24. GB gets both players that they wanted by trading up from #28.
Assuming a higher tier player does not drop to #24, then it is possible these players are available on the next tier:
1 or 2 DTs
1 or 2 LBs
1 or 2 Edge Rushers
3 to 5 OL
2 to 3 WRs
1 or 2 DBs
On OL, Linderbaum, Zion, Green could all be available.
- Due to position value, it's possible that the Cowboys have Raimann or Tyler Smith on this tier also.
- Also, Penning could drop to #24. Some analysts think he needs a year before starting in the NFL.
A trade down, even if for less than chart value, would be very appealing in this scenario.
It is highly likely that a higher tier player on multiple other team's boards remains available at #24.
What if one of Detroit's top rated Edge rushers is available at #24?
- Detroit has pick #32.
Green Bay with picks #22 and #28 might have had split opinions within their draft room on which player to take at #22. Then the other player remains available at #24. GB gets both players that they wanted by trading up from #28.