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Finally got my lazy butt around to compiling my yearly exercise in futility, otherwise known as a mock draft:
#14 David DeCastro - OG - Stanford - 6'5" - 315
The can't miss, no-brainer in my opinion. Plug and play from day one, watch the Pro Bowl appearances build and don't worry about one guard spot for a decade. Given this team's struggles in assembling an offensive line, you take the sure thing when it comes to you - and be thankful!
#45. Josh Norman - CB - Coastal Carolina 6'1", 203
Small-school athlete with good size/speed ratio. A natural athlete with loose hips. An agressive playmaker with both eyes and hands for the interception. Should be a good fit in an agressive Rob Ryan defense and will have time to adapt to the pro game.
#81 - Philip Blake - C - Baylor - 6'3" - 312
Finish the job started with the drafting of DeCastro and complete the rebuilding of the offensive line. Blake would provide an immediate upgrade over last year's starter Phil Costa. He combines great strength and durability with surprising mobility and the ability to get to the second level in the running game. He will be a bit older than other prospects but combines starting readiness with the potential to be even better.
#113 - Hebron 'Loni' Fangupo - NT - BYU, 6'1", 325
A naturally thick, prototypical nose tackle which I feel that Rob Ryan wants in the middle of his defense, if not to supplant Jay Ratliff, to relieve him in obvious running downs.
#135 - Akiem Hicks - DE (5T) - Regina (Canada) - 6'5", 325
A naturally huge man with uncommon athleticism and agility. Equipped with extra long arms to help separate from opposing blockers. Brings versatility as he has lined up in numerous positions along the defensive line. Looked good at East-West Shrine Game against higher level of competition. A bit raw but has great potential to improve.
#152 - Brett Roy - OLB - Nevada - 6'3", 260
Hard-working warrior who eats, sleeps, and breathes football. Leaves it all on the field on every snap. Not the prototypical athlete but effort overcomes any deficiencies there. An emotional leader who will inspire those around him. Has position versatility having played several front 7 positions.
#186 - Aaron Henry - FS - Wisconsin - 6'3", 215
A solid free safety candidate that this team still needs. An intelligent, high-character player with excellent ball skills (6 INT's the past two years). A great candidate to play deep safety in a Rob Ryan defense.
#222 - Matt McCants - OT - Alabama-Birmingham, 6'6", 310
A developmental offensive tackle who looks the part with great size, long arms, and the frame to add solid weight. Shows good mobility to pull and lead block. His game needs refinement but the tools are there and the Cowboys would do well to add another tackle.
UDFA's
Chase Ford - TE - Miami 6'6" 258 - History of injuries but played well at Shrine game
Adrian Hamilton - OLB - Prairie View A&M - 6'2" - 246 - Small shool stud who achieved a record-breaking number of sacks against inferior competition
Coty Sensabaugh - CB - Clemson - 6'0" - 185 - Cousin of current starting safety Gerald, a bit raw and has not started a lot of games but has solid upside potential
Shawn Loiseau - ILB - Merrimack (Massachusetts) - 6'0" - 240 - Feisty, emotional leader who plays the game very physically. Can contribute immediately on special teams.
Matt Conrath - DE - Virginia - 6'7" - 277 - Developmental 5 technique prospect
TJ Graham - WR - NC State - 5'11" - 176 - Speed-burner, possible return man candidate
Jonas Gray - RB - Notre Dame - 5'10" - 230 - Power back with all the tools, late-season injury leaves him undrafted
Patrick Witt - QB - Yale - 6'3" - 220 - Highly intelligent developmental prospect
That's my story and I'm stickin' to it!
(And yes I have purchased an extra box of Kleenex for draft weekend)
#14 David DeCastro - OG - Stanford - 6'5" - 315
The can't miss, no-brainer in my opinion. Plug and play from day one, watch the Pro Bowl appearances build and don't worry about one guard spot for a decade. Given this team's struggles in assembling an offensive line, you take the sure thing when it comes to you - and be thankful!
#45. Josh Norman - CB - Coastal Carolina 6'1", 203
Small-school athlete with good size/speed ratio. A natural athlete with loose hips. An agressive playmaker with both eyes and hands for the interception. Should be a good fit in an agressive Rob Ryan defense and will have time to adapt to the pro game.
#81 - Philip Blake - C - Baylor - 6'3" - 312
Finish the job started with the drafting of DeCastro and complete the rebuilding of the offensive line. Blake would provide an immediate upgrade over last year's starter Phil Costa. He combines great strength and durability with surprising mobility and the ability to get to the second level in the running game. He will be a bit older than other prospects but combines starting readiness with the potential to be even better.
#113 - Hebron 'Loni' Fangupo - NT - BYU, 6'1", 325
A naturally thick, prototypical nose tackle which I feel that Rob Ryan wants in the middle of his defense, if not to supplant Jay Ratliff, to relieve him in obvious running downs.
#135 - Akiem Hicks - DE (5T) - Regina (Canada) - 6'5", 325
A naturally huge man with uncommon athleticism and agility. Equipped with extra long arms to help separate from opposing blockers. Brings versatility as he has lined up in numerous positions along the defensive line. Looked good at East-West Shrine Game against higher level of competition. A bit raw but has great potential to improve.
#152 - Brett Roy - OLB - Nevada - 6'3", 260
Hard-working warrior who eats, sleeps, and breathes football. Leaves it all on the field on every snap. Not the prototypical athlete but effort overcomes any deficiencies there. An emotional leader who will inspire those around him. Has position versatility having played several front 7 positions.
#186 - Aaron Henry - FS - Wisconsin - 6'3", 215
A solid free safety candidate that this team still needs. An intelligent, high-character player with excellent ball skills (6 INT's the past two years). A great candidate to play deep safety in a Rob Ryan defense.
#222 - Matt McCants - OT - Alabama-Birmingham, 6'6", 310
A developmental offensive tackle who looks the part with great size, long arms, and the frame to add solid weight. Shows good mobility to pull and lead block. His game needs refinement but the tools are there and the Cowboys would do well to add another tackle.
UDFA's
Chase Ford - TE - Miami 6'6" 258 - History of injuries but played well at Shrine game
Adrian Hamilton - OLB - Prairie View A&M - 6'2" - 246 - Small shool stud who achieved a record-breaking number of sacks against inferior competition
Coty Sensabaugh - CB - Clemson - 6'0" - 185 - Cousin of current starting safety Gerald, a bit raw and has not started a lot of games but has solid upside potential
Shawn Loiseau - ILB - Merrimack (Massachusetts) - 6'0" - 240 - Feisty, emotional leader who plays the game very physically. Can contribute immediately on special teams.
Matt Conrath - DE - Virginia - 6'7" - 277 - Developmental 5 technique prospect
TJ Graham - WR - NC State - 5'11" - 176 - Speed-burner, possible return man candidate
Jonas Gray - RB - Notre Dame - 5'10" - 230 - Power back with all the tools, late-season injury leaves him undrafted
Patrick Witt - QB - Yale - 6'3" - 220 - Highly intelligent developmental prospect
That's my story and I'm stickin' to it!
(And yes I have purchased an extra box of Kleenex for draft weekend)
