Your early top 5 targets

[TheFinisher]

Assuming Saquon Barkley, Bradley Chubb, Minkah Fitzpatrick and 4 QBs are the only locks at this point to be off the board before we pick. Some of the guys I listed will be gone as well, but the hope is that at least one is there.

My short list would look something like;

1. Da'ron Payne
2. Vita Vea
3. Quenton Nelson
4. Roquan Smith
5. Derwin James

I'd be ecstatic with any of those names.

Tier below that;

6. Calvin Ridley | WR
7. Taven Bryan | DT
8. Christian Wilkins | DT
9. Ronnie Harrison | S
10. Maurice Hurst | DT
11. Josh Jackson | CB
12. DeShon Elliott | S

7 names I listed at the top means one of these 12 names would be guaranteed to be there at 19.

Also keep in mind I haven't listed any OTs here, but history suggests at least 1 or 2 will come off the board before we pick. No edge rushers listed here either, and we all know there will be a couple drafted early as well. We're sitting in a pretty good spot.

 

[waving monkey]

Assuming Saquon Barkley, Bradley Chubb, Minkah Fitzpatrick and 3 QBs are the only locks at this point to be off the board before we pick. Some of the guys I listed will be gone as well, but the hope is that at least one is there.

My short list would look something like;

1. Da'ron Payne
2. Vita Vea
3. Quenton Nelson
4. Roquan Smith
5. Derwin James

I'd be ecstatic with any of those names.

I like your list because of variety and all good players

 

[Sydla]

Nelson-Frederick-Martin would be a disgustingly awesome interior OL.

Nelson is likely going Top 10 however. I saw one article that said a couple of teams have hinted he’s the best player in the draft.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

For the record, Broaddus tweeted this morning Payne has a lot lapse in his film. In fact, Broaddus said last night was best he's seen all year.......coincidence? Other words, he showed up for the stage last night ..........

 

[jterrell]

Very good list but for me I'm just sitting and taking the best available player at 19.

I'd be tempted to move back into rounds 2 or 3 for a guy but I'm pretty content in R1.

 

[CATCH17]

I think Derwin James is the dream pick.

After that I think Payne, Vea, Roquan, Fitzpatrick, and Ridley would all be great choices.

I'm fine if we selected a Offensive Tackle or Tight End too if they validate the pick.

 

[SportsGuru80]

Nelson and Smith are definitely going top 10 so that won't be possible unless they trade up.

 

[marius]

My top targets
1 .-Vita Vea DT
2.- Roquan Smith LB
3.- James Washington WR
4.- Maurice Hurst DT
5.- Courtland Sutton WR

6.- Malik Jefferson LB (jaylon smith 2)
7.- Christian Wilkins DT
8.- Ronnie Harrison S
9.- Mike McGlinchey OT
10.- Rashaan Evans LB

 

[garyv]

Vita Vea and Roquan Smith

 

[Plankton]

The guys I wanted from last year (prior to last year's draft) were Quenton Nelson and Bradley Chubb. Obviously, the Cowboys won't be in sniffing distance of either player. Here's more realistic targets:

Round 1 guys:
1. Da'Ron Payne - he's actually a perfect Marinelli 1T candidate - strong, quick off the ball, able to penetrate, and can rush the passer a bit.
2. Rashaan Evans - I will put him over Roquan Smith for two reasons. One, I don't think that Smith will be available at 19. Two, Evans is bigger and more physical, and runs better than a lot of Alabama ILBs.

Round 2-3
3. Chad Thomas - I think he's a guy who has only scratched the surface of his potential.
4. Mark Andrews - Very good receiving TE. Wish he was more stout blocking, but as a receiver, he will kill teams down the seam.
5. Simmie Cobbs - Big, underrated WR with a lot of potential.

Later in the draft, I also like Dalton Schultz a lot (an all around TE who was well coached at Stanford), as well as Sony Michel (would be a terrific complement to Ezekiel Elliott), Brandon Parker (small school OT with heavy hands), and Godwin Igwebuike (intelligent player with range at safety).

Derwin James would be great in Round 1 - I just don't think he will make it to 19, even with a so so junior season.

 

[Doomsdayblitz]

Assuming Saquon Barkley, Bradley Chubb, Minkah Fitzpatrick and 4 QBs are the only locks at this point to be off the board before we pick. Some of the guys I listed will be gone as well, but the hope is that at least one is there.

My short list would look something like;

1. Da'ron Payne
2. Vita Vea
3. Quenton Nelson
4. Roquan Smith
5. Derwin James

I'd be ecstatic with any of those names.

Tier below that;

6. Calvin Ridley | WR
7. Taven Bryan | DT
8. Christian Wilkins | DT
9. Ronnie Harrison | S
10. Maurice Hurst | DT
11. Josh Jackson | CB
12. DeShon Elliott | S

7 names I listed at the top means one of these 12 names would be guaranteed to be there at 19.

Also keep in mind I haven't listed any OTs here, but history suggests at least 1 or 2 will come off the board before we pick. No edge rushers listed here either, and we all know there will be a couple drafted early as well. We're sitting in a pretty good spot.

I'm surprised you don't have a pass rusher among them.

 

[Doomsdayblitz]

Round 1
1-Derwin James, S, Florida State
2-Clelin Ferrell, DE, Clemson
3-Roquan Smith, LB, Georgia
4-Austin Bryant, DE, Clemson
5-Christian Wilkins, DT, Clemson

Round 2
1-Mark Andrews, TE, Oklahoma
2-Justin Reid, S, Stanford
3-Connor Williams, OT, Texas
4-Tyquan Lewis, DE, Ohio State
5-Marcus Allen, S, Penn State

If we can get a quality defender in the 1st round, I would be open to a TE the quality of an Andrews. We must stay the course & get our defense a lot better. It's the only way we get back to another ring.

 

[RS12]

One, I don't think that Smith will be available at 19

I think you are right.

 

[reddyuta]

I am a fan of Rashaan evans too ,not sure he is right for pick 19 but he should be a consideration if we trade down.

 

[beware_d-ware]

1. Vita Vea
2. Mo Hurst
3. Da'Ron Payne
4. Sam Hubbard
5. Roquan Smith

 

[tm1119]

I’m honestly shocked by all the Vea love. Clearly over reaction to the obvious need at 1 tech over the last few years. Very overrated player.

 

[Lane21Train]

My top five options possible options right now would be

Roquon Smith
Vita Vea
Maurice Hurst
Christian Kirk
Christian Wilkins.

Just looking at the top ranked players & positional value I really feel like this could be a year where a really nice DT could be sitting there for us.

 

[Hardline]

Round 1
1-Derwin James, S, Florida State
2-Clelin Ferrell, DE, Clemson
3-Roquan Smith, LB, Georgia
4-Austin Bryant, DE, Clemson
5-Christian Wilkins, DT, Clemson

Round 2
1-Mark Andrews, TE, Oklahoma
2-Justin Reid, S, Stanford
3-Connor Williams, OT, Texas
4-Tyquan Lewis, DE, Ohio State
5-Marcus Allen, S, Penn State

If we can get a quality defender in the 1st round, I would be open to a TE the quality of an Andrews. We must stay the course & get our defense a lot better. It's the only way we get back to another ring.

Conner Williams is a top 10 pick.

 

[lane]

Roquan Smith and the best TE available would be my first two picks..

If Jaylon fully heals ...we would be sick at the lb position.

I would also like to get an OT and Armani Watts with the next two picks

 

[9of11]

I'll take anybody who can make an impact and start right away...because this team relies on players being having uber talent right from the beginning....we don't develop anyone...