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These are always fun to look at after a few years. Note: My predictions aren't what I want to happen, they're what I think will happen. Best Case/Worst Case is where I talk about my dream/nightmare draft.
#58:
They're drafting a safety here. Unless the board gets completely wiped out, or a top 20 talent at another position slips to #58, all signs point to upgrading the safety spot. @xwalker compiled a list of the Cowboys' pre-draft visitors, and the safety position has the highest amount of players that fall within striking distance of #58: Rapp, CGJ, Thornhill, and Abram were all visits and have a chance to be available at that pick. Another reason why I believe they go S is because they went DL heavy in free agency this year. Additionally, many of the DL they've looked at are guys expected to be available around #90 and later.
Garrett and Stephen both said in their pre-draft press conference that they're seeking a safety that's versatile enough to play down or back deep. Three traits that Stephen reiterated in the press conference:
1. Versatility.
2. Ball Skills.
3. Tackling.
Best Case: S Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, Florida
Versatility ✓
Ball Skills ✓
Tackling ✓
He'd be the most dynamic safety this team's had since Roy Williams. He can play man, zone, slot, free, strong. You name it. He's twitchy, a ballhawk, a hitter, and always in attack mode. There isn't a better fit at #58. Savage or Adderley check off those boxes and would be great picks as well.
Worst Case: CB Isaiah Johnson, Houston
Kris Richard has had several wet dreams to the thought of us drafting him. He's got great traits, but went to the Mike Jenkins school of tackling and is extremely raw. I don't want a project at #58. Joejuan Williams and Lonnie Johnson are two other Richard archetypes at CB that I think would be reaches here, and wouldn't see a lot of playing time in 2019.
Prediction: S Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, Florida
Four safeties check off the three boxes that Stephen listed. CGJ, Savage, Adderley and Thornhill. That's also the order I have them. It's anyone's guess as to what safeties will be available at #58, but I'm hoping I'm higher on CGJ than most teams are, causing him to be available at 58.
#90:
This is where it gets interesting. If they go S at #58, you're likely to see a DL or CB here. Going back to the pre-draft visitors list, there are several DL prospects that can go around #90, plus or minus a round: Trysten Hill, Jaylon Ferguson, Gerald Willis, Kingsley Keke, Christian Miller, and John Cominsky. They've also taken a look at Maxx Crosby, Ben Banogu, LJ Collier, Charles Omenihu, Daniel Wise, and Daylon Mack. That's a ton of mid-round DL prospects.
Best Case: DE Zach Allen, Boston College
There's probably less than a 10% chance of this happening. But he's Tyrone Crawford reincarnated, and if you can get that at #90, you take it. Marinelli loves a beefy RE on run downs that you can kick inside on passing downs.
Worst Case: Any RB not named Josh Jacobs or David Montgomery
An insurance policy at #90 seems like a big waste. RB2 is a need, but you can address it in the 4th or later.
Prediction: CB Isaiah Johnson, Houston or CB Joejuan Williams, Vanderbilt
Is it cheating if I list two players? I feel that Kris Richard is going to get his archetype in this draft, it's only a question of what round will it be. I think it will be in the 3rd since these are two players Richard is enamored with, and neither player would last another 38 picks (good chance they're both gone before #90 too). Williams has the better tape, but ran in the 4.6's. Johnson is a SPARQ darling, but as mentioned above, is really green. I'd feel much better taking one of them at 90 as opposed to 58.
#128:
DT Daniel Wise, Kansas
With the amount of time they spent looking at mid-round DL prospects, I think the 4th is a prime spot for a DL to be selected. Whoever is the highest DL remaining on their board goes here. Wise seems like the kind of D-lineman the Cowboys would have interest in. Was miscast in the wrong scheme in college, and they see a good scheme fit here.
#136:
DE John Cominsky, Charleston
Marcus Mosher said that if Cominsky is available in the 4th, he's a lock to be drafted by DAL. He said that so matter of fact, that I believe he has some good intel so I'm rolling with it.
#165:
RB Trayveon Williams, Texas A&M
They've made it known they want depth behind Zeke.
#241:
LB Cole Holcomb, UNC
Since 2012, the Cowboys have drafted 8 LB's in the fourth round or later. This seems like a prime spot for them to draft an LB with Wilson's departure, and Sean Lee/Joe Thomas set to be UFA's next season.
Summary:
2) S Chauncey Gardner-Johnson
3) CB Isaiah Johnson/Joejuan Williams
4) DT Daniel Wise
4) DE John Cominsky
5) RB Trayveon Williams
7) LB Cole Holcomb
#58:
They're drafting a safety here. Unless the board gets completely wiped out, or a top 20 talent at another position slips to #58, all signs point to upgrading the safety spot. @xwalker compiled a list of the Cowboys' pre-draft visitors, and the safety position has the highest amount of players that fall within striking distance of #58: Rapp, CGJ, Thornhill, and Abram were all visits and have a chance to be available at that pick. Another reason why I believe they go S is because they went DL heavy in free agency this year. Additionally, many of the DL they've looked at are guys expected to be available around #90 and later.
Garrett and Stephen both said in their pre-draft press conference that they're seeking a safety that's versatile enough to play down or back deep. Three traits that Stephen reiterated in the press conference:
1. Versatility.
2. Ball Skills.
3. Tackling.
Best Case: S Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, Florida
Versatility ✓
Ball Skills ✓
Tackling ✓
He'd be the most dynamic safety this team's had since Roy Williams. He can play man, zone, slot, free, strong. You name it. He's twitchy, a ballhawk, a hitter, and always in attack mode. There isn't a better fit at #58. Savage or Adderley check off those boxes and would be great picks as well.
Worst Case: CB Isaiah Johnson, Houston
Kris Richard has had several wet dreams to the thought of us drafting him. He's got great traits, but went to the Mike Jenkins school of tackling and is extremely raw. I don't want a project at #58. Joejuan Williams and Lonnie Johnson are two other Richard archetypes at CB that I think would be reaches here, and wouldn't see a lot of playing time in 2019.
Prediction: S Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, Florida
Four safeties check off the three boxes that Stephen listed. CGJ, Savage, Adderley and Thornhill. That's also the order I have them. It's anyone's guess as to what safeties will be available at #58, but I'm hoping I'm higher on CGJ than most teams are, causing him to be available at 58.
#90:
This is where it gets interesting. If they go S at #58, you're likely to see a DL or CB here. Going back to the pre-draft visitors list, there are several DL prospects that can go around #90, plus or minus a round: Trysten Hill, Jaylon Ferguson, Gerald Willis, Kingsley Keke, Christian Miller, and John Cominsky. They've also taken a look at Maxx Crosby, Ben Banogu, LJ Collier, Charles Omenihu, Daniel Wise, and Daylon Mack. That's a ton of mid-round DL prospects.
Best Case: DE Zach Allen, Boston College
There's probably less than a 10% chance of this happening. But he's Tyrone Crawford reincarnated, and if you can get that at #90, you take it. Marinelli loves a beefy RE on run downs that you can kick inside on passing downs.
Worst Case: Any RB not named Josh Jacobs or David Montgomery
An insurance policy at #90 seems like a big waste. RB2 is a need, but you can address it in the 4th or later.
Prediction: CB Isaiah Johnson, Houston or CB Joejuan Williams, Vanderbilt
Is it cheating if I list two players? I feel that Kris Richard is going to get his archetype in this draft, it's only a question of what round will it be. I think it will be in the 3rd since these are two players Richard is enamored with, and neither player would last another 38 picks (good chance they're both gone before #90 too). Williams has the better tape, but ran in the 4.6's. Johnson is a SPARQ darling, but as mentioned above, is really green. I'd feel much better taking one of them at 90 as opposed to 58.
#128:
DT Daniel Wise, Kansas
With the amount of time they spent looking at mid-round DL prospects, I think the 4th is a prime spot for a DL to be selected. Whoever is the highest DL remaining on their board goes here. Wise seems like the kind of D-lineman the Cowboys would have interest in. Was miscast in the wrong scheme in college, and they see a good scheme fit here.
#136:
DE John Cominsky, Charleston
Marcus Mosher said that if Cominsky is available in the 4th, he's a lock to be drafted by DAL. He said that so matter of fact, that I believe he has some good intel so I'm rolling with it.
#165:
RB Trayveon Williams, Texas A&M
They've made it known they want depth behind Zeke.
#241:
LB Cole Holcomb, UNC
Since 2012, the Cowboys have drafted 8 LB's in the fourth round or later. This seems like a prime spot for them to draft an LB with Wilson's departure, and Sean Lee/Joe Thomas set to be UFA's next season.
Summary:
2) S Chauncey Gardner-Johnson
3) CB Isaiah Johnson/Joejuan Williams
4) DT Daniel Wise
4) DE John Cominsky
5) RB Trayveon Williams
7) LB Cole Holcomb
