The NFL draft had a wild first round on Thursday night. It began with defensive players being taken with the first five picks, saw six offensive linemen selected and six wide receivers. It also included a whopping 10 trades! That was a whole lot of entertainment that went down in Las Vegas, a city known for keeping things exciting.
The Dallas Cowboys did their part to contribute to the madness by selecting offensive lineman Tyler Smith, which threw fans into a tizzy on social media. The majority of Cowboys fans are not happy with the selection, to say the least. To incense the Cowboys fanbase even further, the team admitted they had trade offers to move back, but decided to stay put and make their pick.
As Day 2 of the draft approaches, Dallas might not make a similar decision in Rounds 2 and 3.
There is still plenty of high-quality talent available to help, but with the 24th pick in both the second and third rounds, the Cowboys might need to trade up to secure a player who can have the most impact.
Here are three players the Cowboys should think about trading up for heading into Day 2 of the draft. For reference, here are the draft value calculations that could be used.
George Pickens: WR (Georgia)
Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver George Pickens (1)
When the Cowboys selected Smith, they left a hole at wide receiver. It’s hard to blame the team for passing on the receiver options, with six WRs gone by pick 18, the cupboard had gotten pretty thin.
However, there are still some shiny new WR prospects that would bring the necessary help for the Cowboys. Georgia WR George Pickens is someone Dallas should consider moving up to draft.
Pickens’ scouting report shows that he’s good route runner, who has great hands and can excel as the downfield threat. He’s a competitive WR who can makes plays with the ball in his hands and has some toughness.
The Cowboys could use a game breaking receiver and Pickens fits the bill. It’s…
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