This time last year, the Dallas Cowboys had a clear and glaring weakness on the defensive side of the ball. The fans knew going into the draft the focus would be squarely on that side. Defensive coordinator Dan Quinn was brought in to help fix it and the team was able to draft an All-Pro in Micah Parsons and solid contributors in Osa Odighizuwa and Chauncey Golston.
Now it seems the tables have turned, and the Cowboys biggest needs are on offense for this draft, but the defense still needs upgrades at edge rusher, defensive tackle, linebacker, and a new cornerback need could be possible depending on the Kelvin Joseph situation.
The Cowboys have nine draft picks and if one of the players in the top 5 of one of these positions falls to them at the right value then Dan Quinn could fight for them to pull the trigger.
Edge Rusher
Jermaine Johnson
Florida State
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Height: 6-foot-5 Weight: 254 Class: Senior (RS)
Johnson is a complete package. He can win with his length, hand counters, and pass rush moves. The strength is there to overpower smaller tackles, he has enough bend to beat bigger, slower ones around the outside, and Johnson is even better in the run game. He sees the play and how the opposition is trying to block him early. Setting an edge as well as any prospect in the class and sheds blocks and makes tackles with an excellent tackle radius.
Kayvon Thibodeaux
Oregon
Height: 6-foot-4 Weight: 254 Class: Junior
There isn’t a lot to criticize about Thibodeaux as a physical prospect. He has every bit of size, speed, and ability that a scout can ask for. The talk of him dropping in the draft is not about ability, but about want to. NFL front office concerns are about his effort, and what kind of fight to play he will have. Does Thibodeaux love football, or what comes with being a football player?
Aidan Hutchinson
Michigan
Height: 6-foot-6 Weight: 260 Class: Senior
Hutchinson has been the top player in the…
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