Dallas Cowboys Mock Draft: 7-Round Predictions, Post Combine
The NFL draft season is in full effect, which means it is time for another Dallas Cowboys mock draft. The NFL Scouting Combine culminates Monday, and that means teams will start to really round out their draft boards.
At the combine, teams were able to check on players' medicals, watch them go through drills and officially interview 60 prospects in preparation for the NFL draft. Whether it is the medical checkups, the interviews or even the drills, the combine can drastically affect a player's grade on a particular team's board.
Now, teams will look ahead to prospects' pro days in hopes to gain even more information about each player, which will lead to more detailed and well-rounded evaluations.
Without further ado, let's take a look at who the Cowboys might pick when the NFL draft rolls around.
1st Round: Owamagbe Odighizuwa, DE, UCLA
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One of the top performers at the NFL combine was UCLA defensive end Owamagbe Odighizuwa.
At 6'3", 267 pounds with 33.75-inch arms, Odighizuwa ran a 4.64 40-yard dash, 1.63 10-yard split, 7.36 three-cone drill, 4.19 short shuttle, recorded 39 inches in the vertical and had a 10'7" broad jump—remarkable for a guy his size.
Even more incredible is he did this despite the fact he had two major hip surgeries while at UCLA.
While he put up fantastic numbers at the combine, his tape might be even more stellar on film. Odighizuwa flashes incredible hand usage, strength and quickness, and he was a disruptive force—despite what his numbers might tell you—throughout his senior campaign.
With the Cowboys, Odighizuwa would slide into left defensive end, opposite of DeMarcus Lawrence, with the added caveat that he can slide down to the under-tackle position in the nickel defense.
He would come in and be a force against the run right away as he becomes more adept at the nuances of rushing the passer in the NFL. Odighizuwa is a player who has the potential to be one of the best values in this year's draft.
If you want more information on Owamagbe Odighizuwa, check out the RSP Film Room as Matt Waldman and John break down some of his game film and identify his strengths and weaknesses.
2nd Round: Quinten Rollins, CB, Miami (OH)
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As long as the Cowboys don't select a tight end, they seem to do a pretty good job in the second round. Bruce Carter, Sean Lee and DeMarcus Lawrence were all second-round picks who will be or have been impactful playmakers in Dallas.
While he might not be the safest pick available, cornerback Quinten Rollins could have the best career. As a former basketball player, Rollins only has one year of college football experience, but that one year was extremely successful as he won the MAC Defensive Player of the Year award.
Rollins has extremely quick feet with fluid hips and great ball skills. He doesn't understand all the nuances of playing cornerback at a high level, but how quickly he has caught on in one year is extremely encouraging.
With Morris Claiborne and Brandon Carr disappointing for various reasons, Rollins could join Orlando Scandrick as cornerbacks who bring a smile to Cowboys fans' faces.
3rd Round: Daryl Williams, OT, Oklahoma
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With Doug Free and Jermey Parnell's future with the team up in the air, the Cowboys have an underrated need at right tackle at the moment. A player who could fill that need extremely well is Oklahoma offensive tackle Daryl Williams.
He isn't the most physically gifted player, but he has the size (6'5", 307 lbs, 35-inch arms) and strength to be a road grader at right tackle.
He gets the job done in pass protection, as his enormous size, length and above-average footwork make it hard for defensive ends to get around him. He is a physical player who wears down on defenders.
It would be difficult to find a player who is tougher than Williams, as he competes to his full potential on every snap, no matter what the situation entails.
Williams would be a great fit along the Cowboys offensive line.
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4th Round: Damarious Randall, FS, Arizona State
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In the fourth round, the Cowboys tend to take players who can contribute immediately to special teams but can develop into a starter down the road.
There is no doubt Arizona State's Damarious Randall will be a fantastic special teams player in the NFL, but he also has the skill set to become a very good free safety, as well.
He has below-average size for a safety (5'11", 190 lbs), but he is not afraid to defend the run and is a plus athlete. As a deep-middle defender, Randall has the range to make plays between the hash marks and be a solid last line of defense. He just needs to learn to trust his eyes better so he can play faster.
While Barry Church and J.J. Wilcox are not bad as a deep-middle defender, but it isn't what they thrive at or what they are most comfortable in; Randall has the potential to be the opposite of that, which is what the Cowboys need.
5th Round: Josh Robinson, RB, Mississippi State
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If DeMarco Murray leaves and the Cowboys don't add an Adrian Peterson-type runner, the Cowboys will be in desperate need for a power back who can grind out the tough yards on a consistent basis.
Luckily for Dallas, Mississippi State running back Josh Robinson fits that bill perfectly, and he doesn't require an early pick. Robinson, whose nickname is "Bowling Ball" for his "powerful leg drive and ability to run over defenders."
If you don't believe in Robinson's power, just take a look at this play versus Kentucky. He keeps his leg driving, runs behind his pads and showcases incredible balance and strength to bounce off and run over multiple defenders.
Robinson's problem is he doesn't have much long speed or wiggle to make defenders miss; however, the Cowboys already have that kind of a running back in Joseph Randle.
With Robinson in the fold, the Cowboys would have a complete running-back rotation that can replicate as a whole what Murray did by himself last year.
7th Round: Kenny Bell, WR, Nebraska and Rakeem Nunez-Roches, DT, Southern Miss
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In the seventh round, the Cowboys have the opportunity to grab to underrated prospects Kenny Bell and Rakeem Nunez-Roches.
Bell might not be a flashy prospect who has the production that others have, but he is just a great football player. He never takes a play off and might be the best run-blocker out of all the wide receivers in this class.
He's another player who has a great deal of potential as a special-teams ace, as special teams coordinator Rick Bisaccia will likely love Bell for his passion and motor on the field.
Nunez-Roches is an athletic defensive tackle who has the versatility to play the nose- or under-tackle position on the Cowboys defensive line. He comes from a small school in Southern Mississippi, but he made a ton of plays against the less-than-stellar competition.
If he can learn to harness his athleticism as a one-gap penetrator, he has the ability to develop into a starting-caliber player down the road.
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