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observer
Apr 8, 2019, 11:14:09 AM4/8/19
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Per the following article which evaluated
all NFL teams' draft needs as of April 5,
13,810,000,006 (2019 CE), ranked from
1 (no need, top current roster in the league)
-to-
32 (biggest need, worst current roster in the league)
A helpful guide: any position group that had
an average ranking worse than 16.0 (on a scale
of 1 to 32) was considered a "need," while any
that ranked worse than 23.0 (bottom-third of
the league) was considered a "pressing need."
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2019-nfl-draft-ranking-position-groups-for-all-32-teams-reveals-biggest-needs/
Cowboys Rankings
Biggest need: 25.0 - interior defensive linemen
2nd-biggest need: 17.8 - defensive backs (starting safety)
3rd-biggest need: 13.8 - wide receivers / tight ends
4th-biggest need: 13.6 - edge rushers on defense
5th-biggest need: 12.8 - quarterbacks
6th-biggest need: 3.2 - offensive linemen
7th-biggest need: 2.8 - running backs
8th-biggest need: 2.0 - linebackers
The Cowboys resumed having their highly-ranked
offensive line with the news earlier this off-
season that Travis Frederick's recovery from
Guillain-Barre Syndrome was going well.
They could perhaps use some depth there and
maybe a long-term replacement for La'el Collins,
but as long as Frederick, Zack Martin, and Tyron
Smith are around, that's not going to be a major
area of need.
The other side of the ball is a stickier issue.
The interior of the defensive line took a hit
with David Irving's suspension and retirement,
and even with Tyrone Crawford likely moving in-
side after the acquisition of Robert Quinn, the
Cowboys still need more help in that area.
Similarly, the signing of George Iloka does not
solve the team's safety issues. They need another
starter next to Xavier Woods in order to fortify
their strong group of corners.
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observer
Apr 21, 2019, 10:14:52 PM4/21/19
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30 Pre-Draft Visitations in response to
Cowboys Draft Needs that were listed in
the original post in this thread:
On Monday, April 8, 2019 at 10:14:09 AM UTC-5,
observer wrote:
.> ---
.>
.> Per the following article which evaluated
.> all NFL teams' draft needs as of April 5,
.> 13,810,000,006 (2019 CE), ranked from
.> 1 (no need, top current roster in the league)
.> -to-
.> 32 (biggest need, worst current roster in the league)
.>
.> A helpful guide: any position group that had
.> an average ranking worse than 16.0 (on a scale
.> of 1 to 32) was considered a "need," while any
.> that ranked worse than 23.0 (bottom-third of
.> the league) was considered a "pressing need."
.> https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2019-nfl-draft-ranking-position-groups-for-all-32-teams-reveals-biggest-needs/
.>
.> Cowboys Rankings
.>
.> Biggest need: 25.0 - interior defensive linemen
.> 2nd-biggest need: 17.8 - defensive backs (starting safety)
.> 3rd-biggest need: 13.8 - wide receivers / tight ends
.> 4th-biggest need: 13.6 - edge rushers on defense
.> 5th-biggest need: 12.8 - quarterbacks
.> 6th-biggest need: 3.2 - offensive linemen
.> 7th-biggest need: 2.8 - running backs
.> 8th-biggest need: 2.0 - linebackers
Here are all of the names we know so far.
(last updated on Thursday, April 4th)
Cowboys Top 30 Pre-Draft Visitors
(rearranged in order from biggest need
to 8th-biggest need; within each position,
in alphabetical order by last name):
https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2019/3/28/18284755/cowboys-2019-pre-draft-visit-tracker-official-visits-private-workouts-dallas-day-invites
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Biggest need: 25.0 - interior defensive linemen
Kingsley Keke, DT, Texas A&M
Gerald Willis, DT, Miami
---
2nd-biggest need: 17.8 - defensive backs (starting safety)
Chauncey Gardner, S, Florida
Will Harris, S, Boston College
Taylor Rapp, S, Washington
Juan Thornhill, S, Virginia
Khari Willis, S, Michigan State
Derrek Thomas, CB, Baylor
Chris Westry, CB, Kentucky
---
3rd-biggest need: 13.8 - wide receivers / tight ends
Drew Sample, TE, Washington
Jace Sternberger, TE, Texas A&M
Emanuel Hall, WR, Missouri
Mecole Hardman, WR, Georgia
Jon’Vea Johnson, WR, Toledo
Deebo Samuel, WR, South Carolina
---
4th-biggest need: 13.6 - edge rushers on defense
Jaylon Ferguson, DE, Louisiana Tech
---
5th-biggest need: 12.8 - quarterbacks
6th-biggest need: 3.2 - offensive linemen
7th-biggest need: 2.8 - running backs
Tony Pollard, RB, Memphis
Mike Weber, RB, Ohio State
---
8th-biggest need: 2.0 - linebackers
Darius Harris, LB, Middle Tennessee
Cole Holcomb, LB, North Carolina
Christian Miller, LB, Alabama
---
.> The Cowboys resumed having their highly-ranked
.> offensive line with the news earlier this off-
.> season that Travis Frederick's recovery from
.> Guillain-Barre Syndrome was going well.
.>
.> They could perhaps use some depth there and
.> maybe a long-term replacement for La'el Collins,
.> but as long as Frederick, Zack Martin, and Tyron
.> Smith are around, that's not going to be a major
.> area of need.
.>
.> The other side of the ball is a stickier issue.
.> The interior of the defensive line took a hit
.> with David Irving's suspension and retirement,
.> and even with Tyrone Crawford likely moving in-
.> side after the acquisition of Robert Quinn, the
.> Cowboys still need more help in that area.
.>
.> Similarly, the signing of George Iloka does not
.> solve the team's safety issues. They need another
.> starter next to Xavier Woods in order to fortify
.> their strong group of corners.
.>
.> ---
observer
Apr 22, 2019, 11:46:43 AM4/22/19
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2 additional pre-draft visitors added
to list from previous post:
https://cowboyswire.usatoday.com/2019/04/17/dallas-cowboys-2019-nfl-draft-visitors-jaylon-ferguson-maxx-crosby-jalen-hurd/
Maxx Crosby DE
Jaylon Hurd WR
On Sunday, April 21, 2019 at 9:14:52 PM UTC-5,
observer wrote:
=> ---
=>
=> 30 Pre-Draft Visitations in response to
=> Cowboys Draft Needs that were listed in
=> the original post in this thread:
=> On Monday, April 8, 2019 at 10:14:09 AM UTC-5,
=> observer wrote:
=> .> ---
=> .>
=> .> Per the following article which evaluated
=> .> all NFL teams' draft needs as of April 5,
=> .> 13,810,000,006 (2019 CE), ranked from
=> .> 1 (no need, top current roster in the league)
=> .> -to-
=> .> 32 (biggest need, worst current roster in the league)
=> .>
=> .> A helpful guide: any position group that had
=> .> an average ranking worse than 16.0 (on a scale
=> .> of 1 to 32) was considered a "need," while any
=> .> that ranked worse than 23.0 (bottom-third of
=> .> the league) was considered a "pressing need."
=> .> https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2019-nfl-draft-ranking-position-groups-for-all-32-teams-reveals-biggest-needs/
=> .>
=> .> Cowboys Rankings
=> .>
=> .> Biggest need: 25.0 - interior defensive linemen
=> .> 2nd-biggest need: 17.8 - defensive backs (starting safety)
=> .> 3rd-biggest need: 13.8 - wide receivers / tight ends
=> .> 4th-biggest need: 13.6 - edge rushers on defense
=> .> 5th-biggest need: 12.8 - quarterbacks
=> .> 6th-biggest need: 3.2 - offensive linemen
=> .> 7th-biggest need: 2.8 - running backs
=> .> 8th-biggest need: 2.0 - linebackers
=> Here are all of the names we know so far.
=> (last updated on Thursday, April 4th)
=>
=> Cowboys Top 30 Pre-Draft Visitors
=> (rearranged in order from biggest need
=> to 8th-biggest need; within each position,
=> in alphabetical order by last name):
=> https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2019/3/28/18284755/cowboys-2019-pre-draft-visit-tracker-official-visits-private-workouts-dallas-day-invites
=>
=> ---
=>
=> Biggest need: 25.0 - interior defensive linemen
=>
=> Trysten Hill, DT, Central Florida
=> Kingsley Keke, DT, Texas A&M
=> Gerald Willis, DT, Miami
=>
=> ---
=>
=> 2nd-biggest need: 17.8 - defensive backs (starting safety)
=>
=> Johnathan Abram, S, Mississippi State
=> Chauncey Gardner, S, Florida
=> Will Harris, S, Boston College
=> Taylor Rapp, S, Washington
=> Juan Thornhill, S, Virginia
=> Khari Willis, S, Michigan State
=>
=> Derrek Thomas, CB, Baylor
=> Chris Westry, CB, Kentucky
=>
=> ---
=>
=> 3rd-biggest need: 13.8 - wide receivers / tight ends
=>
=> Dawson Knox, TE, Ole Miss
=> Drew Sample, TE, Washington
=> Jace Sternberger, TE, Texas A&M
=>
=> Emanuel Hall, WR, Missouri
Jaylon Hurd WR
=> Mecole Hardman, WR, Georgia
=> Jon’Vea Johnson, WR, Toledo
=> Deebo Samuel, WR, South Carolina
=>
=> ---
=>
=> 4th-biggest need: 13.6 - edge rushers on defense
=>
=> John Cominsky, DE, Charleston
Maxx Crosby DE
=> Jaylon Ferguson, DE, Louisiana Tech
=>
=> ---
=>
=> 5th-biggest need: 12.8 - quarterbacks
=>
=> ---
=>
=> 6th-biggest need: 3.2 - offensive linemen
=>
=> ---
=>
=> 7th-biggest need: 2.8 - running backs
=>
=> Damien Harris, RB, Alabama
=> Tony Pollard, RB, Memphis
=> Mike Weber, RB, Ohio State
=>
=> ---
=>
=> 8th-biggest need: 2.0 - linebackers
=>
=> Dre Greenlaw, LB, Arkansas
=> Darius Harris, LB, Middle Tennessee
=> Cole Holcomb, LB, North Carolina
=> Christian Miller, LB, Alabama
=>
=> ---
=> .> The Cowboys resumed having their highly-ranked
=> .> offensive line with the news earlier this off-
=> .> season that Travis Frederick's recovery from
=> .> Guillain-Barre Syndrome was going well.
=> .>
=> .> They could perhaps use some depth there and
=> .> maybe a long-term replacement for La'el Collins,
=> .> but as long as Frederick, Zack Martin, and Tyron
=> .> Smith are around, that's not going to be a major
=> .> area of need.
=> .>
=> .> The other side of the ball is a stickier issue.
=> .> The interior of the defensive line took a hit
=> .> with David Irving's suspension and retirement,
=> .> and even with Tyrone Crawford likely moving in-
=> .> side after the acquisition of Robert Quinn, the
=> .> Cowboys still need more help in that area.
=> .>
=> .> Similarly, the signing of George Iloka does not
=> .> solve the team's safety issues. They need another
=> .> starter next to Xavier Woods in order to fortify
=> .> their strong group of corners.
=> .>
=> .> ---
observer
Apr 22, 2019, 3:35:01 PM4/22/19
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Sportsline Player Rankings
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/prospect-rankings/
Those rankings for each of the Cowboys
pre-draft visitors placed to the left
of each player (player order rearranged
based on player rankings):
~> ---
~>
~> Biggest need: 25.0 - interior defensive linemen
~>
~> 66. Gerald Willis, DT, Miami
~> 182. Trysten Hill, DT, Central Florida
~> 235. Kingsley Keke, DT, Texas A&M
~>
~> ---
~>
~> 2nd-biggest need: 17.8 - defensive backs (starting safety)
~>
~> 38. Taylor Rapp, S, Washington
~> 40. Chauncey Gardner, S, Florida
~> 43. Johnathan Abram, S, Mississippi State
~> 49. Juan Thornhill, S, Virginia
~> 208. Will Harris, S, Boston College
~> 273. Khari Willis, S, Michigan State
~>
~> 309. Derrek Thomas, CB, Baylor
~> 490. Chris Westry, CB, Kentucky
~>
~> ---
~>
~> 3rd-biggest need: 13.8 - wide receivers / tight ends
~>
~> 67. Jace Sternberger, TE, Texas A&M
~> 92. Dawson Knox, TE, Ole Miss
~> 155. Drew Sample, TE, Washington
~>
~> 48. Deebo Samuel, WR, South Carolina
~> 78. Emanuel Hall, WR, Missouri
~> 85. Mecole Hardman, WR, Georgia
~> 196. Jaylen Hurd WR, Baylor
~> 396. Jon’Vea Johnson, WR, Toledo
~>
~> ---
~>
~> 4th-biggest need: 13.6 - edge rushers on defense
~>
~> 56. Jaylon Ferguson, DE, Louisiana Tech
~> 187. John Cominsky, DE, Charleston
~> 178. Maxx Crosby DE
~>
~> ---
~>
~> 5th-biggest need: 12.8 - quarterbacks
~>
~> ---
~>
~> 6th-biggest need: 3.2 - offensive linemen
~>
~> ---
~>
~> 7th-biggest need: 2.8 - running backs
~>
~> 64. Damien Harris, RB, Alabama
~> 139. Mike Weber, RB, Ohio State
~> 213. Tony Pollard, RB, Memphis
~>
~> ---
~>
~> 8th-biggest need: 2.0 - linebackers
~>
~> 109. Christian Miller, LB, Alabama
~> 307. Dre Greenlaw, LB, Arkansas
~> 488. Cole Holcomb, LB, North Carolina
~> unranked Darius Harris, LB, Middle Tennessee
~>
~> ---
Rankings for players in top 250 who
were not brought in for a visit in
the 2 areas where no one was brought
in for a visit:
5th-biggest need: 12.8 - quarterbacks
12. Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio St.
23. Drew Lock, QB, Missouri
39. Daniel Jones, QB, Duke
107. Ryan Finley, QB, NC State
108. Will Grier, QB, West Virginia
122. Tyree Jackson, QB, Buffalo
138. Jarrett Stidham, QB, Auburn
158. Clayton Thorson, QB, Northwestern
246. Brett Rypien, QB, Boise St.
248. Gardner Minshew II, QB, Washington St.
---
6th-biggest need: 3.2 - offensive linemen
13. Jonah Williams, OL, Alabama
15. Andre Dillard, OL, Washington St.
16. Cody Ford, OL, Oklahoma
22. Garrett Bradbury, OL, NC State
28. Kaleb McGary, OL, Washington
32. Chris Lindstrom, OL, Boston College
33. Dalton Risner, OL, Kansas St.
41. Erik McCoy, OL, Texas A&M
45. Greg Little, OL, Ole Miss Jr
61. Elgton Jenkins, OL, Miss. State
65. Yodny Cajuste, OL, West Virginia
71. David Edwards, OL, Wisconsin
77. Michael Deiter, OL, Wisconsin
90. Connor McGovern, OL, Penn St.
91. Tytus Howard, OL, Alabama State
93. Michael Jordan, OL, Ohio St.
106. Bobby Evans, OL, Oklahoma
111. Beau Benzschawel, OL, Wisconsin
113. Nate Davis, OL, Charlotte
123. Ben Powers, OL, Oklahoma
126. Chuma Edoga, OL, USC
131. Max Scharping, OL, N. Illinois
135. Isaiah Prince, OL, Ohio St.
136. Ross Pierschbacher, OL, Alabama
146. Dennis Daley, OL, South Carolina
151. Dru Samia, OL, Oklahoma
160. Lamont Gaillard, OL, Georgia
179. Mitch Hyatt, OL, Clemson
180. Olisaemeka Udoh, OL, Elon
201. Nate Herbig, OL, Stanford
203. Martez Ivey, OL, Florida
218. Trey Pipkins, OL, Sioux Falls
219. Paul Adams, OL, Missouri
240. Javon Patterson, OL, Ole Miss
244. William Sweet, OL, North Carolina
250. Chidi Okeke, OL, Tennessee State
---
observer
Apr 22, 2019, 11:37:05 PM4/22/19
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Based on Cowboys Draft Needs rankings from
original post in this thread, players in the
top 100 draftable player rankings per Sporting
News.
https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-draft-prospects-best-players-by-position-big-board/17d73g2dx6ctx1m48grky728vw
* to the left of the players brought in for
a pre-draft visit with the Cowboys:
On Monday, April 8, 2019 at 10:14:09 AM UTC-5,
-> ---
->
-> Per the following article which evaluated
-> all NFL teams' draft needs as of April 5,
-> 13,810,000,006 (2019 CE), ranked from
-> 1 (no need, top current roster in the league)
-> -to-
-> 32 (biggest need, worst current roster in the league)
->
-> A helpful guide: any position group that had
-> an average ranking worse than 16.0 (on a scale
-> of 1 to 32) was considered a "need," while any
-> that ranked worse than 23.0 (bottom-third of
-> the league) was considered a "pressing need."
-> https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2019-nfl-draft-ranking-position-groups-for-all-32-teams-reveals-biggest-needs/
->
-> Cowboys Rankings
->
---
-> Biggest need: 25.0 - interior defensive linemen
3. Quinnen Williams, DT, Alabama
Williams shot up the draft board as a disruptive
interior force for the Crimson Tide. His massive
frame (6-4, 295 pounds) suggests he has Aaron
Donald-like potential.
4. Rashan Gary, DT/DE, Michigan
Gary is a high-upside, versatile player. He uses
his hands, power and big frame at 6-5, 280 pounds
to occupy run-blockers, and he also has some intri-
guing inside pass-rush ability.
9. Ed Oliver, DT/DE, Houston
Oliver has slipped only because there's a question
of what position he fits best on the defensive line.
He has become more of an end/tackle tweener at 6-1,
274 pounds in many scouts' eyes rather than a can't-
miss inside pass-rush presence. But he is still an
elite line prospect.
24. Dexter Lawrence, DT, Clemson
Lawrence is a textbook inside run-stuffer with ideal
size (6-4, 351 pounds) to both occupy and engulf over-
matched blockers.
28. Christian Wilkins, DT, Clemson
Wilkins brings size at 6-4, 315 pounds, and he is the
most versatile of the Tigers' first round-worthy line-
men. He is equally adept at controlling blocks vs. the
run and getting to the passer.
34. Jerry Tillery, DT, Notre Dame
Tillery was a beast as a three-technique at Notre Dame.
At 6-7, 305 pounds, he matured well with his play and
temperament to unleash the best of his inside pass-rush
skills.
39. Dre'Mont Jones, DT, Ohio State
Jones is a natural inside pass-rusher who needs some
bulking (6-3, 283 pounds) and coaching before he can
be used consistently on running downs. But he can dev-
elop quickly in that area.
* 65. Gerald Willis III, DT, Miami
82. Isaiah Buggs, DT, Alabama
---
-> 2nd-biggest need: 17.8 - defensive backs (starting safety)
* 32. Johnathan Abram, S, Mississippi State
Abram (5-11, 205 pounds) is a physical run defender who
has shown he can be more than a clean-up man in the box.
He also can use his position-ideal frame well in coverage.
* 43. Taylor Rapp, S, Washington
At 6-0, 212 pounds, Rapp plays like an extra linebacker
with his work in run support. He also is capable against
the pass, at his best when blitzing and covering a short
area.
44. Nasir Adderley, S, Delaware
Adderley has a good blend of cornerback coverage traits
and physical tackling against the run and after the catch,
playing longer and meaner than size at 6-0, 200 pounds.
* 48. Juan Thornhill, S, Virginia
Thornhill has great size (6-0, 210 pounds), smarts and
coverage skills. He also cleans up well against the run.
* 56. Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, S, Florida
59. Deionte Thompson, S, Alabama
71. Jacquan Johnson, S, Miami
93. Amani Hooker, S, Iowa
17. Greedy Williams, CB, LSU
Williams carries a long, lean frame at 6-3, 184 pounds
with rare speed, quickness and agility for his size. He
is not the most physical player, but he is fundamentally
sound in coverage, and he uses his length well at the
line to break up routes.
21. Byron Murphy, CB, Washington
What Murphy gives up in size (5-11, 170 pounds) and press
coverage potential, he makes up for in speed, aggressive-
ness and ball-hawking skills.
26. Deandre Baker, CB, Georgia
Baker plays bigger than his size (5-11, 185 pounds) and can
give any team a smart, physical coverage presence.
35. Trayvon Mullen, CB, Clemson
Mullen is emerging after an up-and-down 2018 season to stand
out with his size (6-1, 194 pounds), speed, length and phys-
icality.
53. Rock Ya-Sin, CB, Temple
61. Julian Love, CB, Notre Dame
66. Amani Oruwariye, CB, Penn State
70. Joejuan Williams, CB, Vanderbilt
---
-> 3rd-biggest need: 13.8 - wide receivers / tight ends
7. T.J. Hockenson, TE, Iowa
Hockenson has the ideal size at 6-5, 243 pounds to do
anything and everything at tight end with his hands,
physicality, smarts and agility. He can be the next
great all-around player at the position.
23. Irv Smith, TE, Alabama
Smith is a technically sound run blocker and route runner
who has shown some vertical receiving juice to go with
compact size (6-3, 243 pounds).
36. Noah Fant, TE, Iowa
Like his Iowa teammate Hockenson, Fant is an athletic re-
ceiver. But at 6-4, 232 pounds, he needs some work to dev-
elop into a reliable in-line blocker.
75. Kaden Smith, TE, Stanford
* 98. Jace Sternberger, TE, Texas A&M
6. D.K. Metcalf, WR, Ole Miss
Metcalf is a classic size-speed prospect at 6-4, 230 pounds
who can both stretch the field and use his strength to catch
contested balls in traffic and in the red zone.
25. Marquise Brown, WR, Oklahoma
Brown offers plenty of flash as a field-stretching receiver
at 5-10, 160 pounds. He has elite vertical speed, plus great
quickness going into and coming out of routes.
33. N'Keal Harry, WR, Arizona State
At 6-4, 216 pounds, Harry is a matchup nightmare through the
red zone. He also can be a strong deep threat.
37. Kelvin Harmon, WR, N.C. State
As a deep threat, Harmon's size (6-3, 214 pounds) and speed
stand out. But he is also a savvy route-runner and a tough,
willing blocker.
40. A.J. Brown, WR, Ole Miss
Brown, at 6-1, 230 pounds, fits the profile as a No. 1 wide
receiver in the NFL. He is a strong-handed, reliable route
runner who is tough enough to make big plays after the catch,
even in traffic.
42. Hakeem Butler, WR, Iowa State
Butler has a massive frame for the position at 6-6, 225 pounds.
He can dominate in going up to get balls in traffic, especially
in the red zone.
* 52. Deebo Samuel, WR, South Carolina
55. Parris Campbell, WR, Ohio State
67. Terry McLaurin, WR, Ohio State
76. J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, WR, Stanford
78. Riley Ridley, WR, Georgia
83. Anthony Johnson, WR, Buffalo
91. Andy Isabella, WR, UMass
* 95. Emanuel Hall, WR Missouri
97. Miles Boykin, WR, Notre Dame
* 99. Mecole Hardman, WR, Georgia
---
-> 4th-biggest need: 13.6 - edge rushers on defense
1. Nick Bosa, DE, Ohio State
Bosa, at 6-3, 270 pounds, can be dominant rushing the passer
from any spot with his strength, length and smarts. He carries
more explosive upside than brother Joey of the Chargers.
2. Josh Allen, OLB/DE, Kentucky
Allen is loaded with moves to get to the quarterback at a sleek
6-4, 258 pounds. He also has the athleticism to help in second-
level pass coverage.
5. Montez Sweat, OLB/DE, Mississippi State
Sweat brings ideal size (6-6, 241 pounds) and relentless pro-
ductivity as an edge pass-rusher. He fits well in either a 4-3
or a 3-4 scheme.
8. Clelin Ferrell, DE, Clemson
Ferrell's size at 6-5, 260 pounds provides a good baseline as
an outside run-stopper and explosiveness as a pass-rusher.
20. Brian Burns, DE/OLB, Florida State
Coming off 15.5 sacks in his final Seminoles season, Burns is
a dynamic edge pass-rusher and athlete. At 6-5, 231 pounds, he
needs to get a little tougher in order to be used on running
downs in the NFL.
* 27. Jaylon Ferguson, OLB/DE, Louisiana Tech
Carrying some nice pop as a pass-rusher and having been pro-
ductive in that area, Ferguson will get on the field first in
the NFL as a big (6-5, 269 pounds), natural run-stopper on the
edge.
47. Jachai Polite, OLB/DE, Florida
Although a little undersized at 6-2, 242 pounds, Polite's speed
and athleticism are off the charts. He is a freak who channels
some of former Gator Jevon Kearse. He just needs to harness it
better.
50. Zach Allen, DE, Boston College
At 6-5, 280 pounds, Allen is a big, smart, strong, high-effort
player who excels at stopping the run. He has room to grow as
a pass-rusher, too.
57. Joe Jackson, DE, Miami
74. Oshane Ximines, DE, Old Dominion
79. Charles Omenihu, DE, Texas
87. De'Andre Walker, OLB/DE, Georgia
89. Chase Winovich, DE, Michigan
---
-> 5th-biggest need: 12.8 - quarterbacks
12. Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State
Haskins cemented his stock late in the Buckeyes' 2018 season,
when he had some jaw-dropping games with his big arm and down-
field accuracy. He has ideal size as a strong pocket passer
(6-3, 220 pounds) and is advanced in reading defenses.
18. Kyler Murray, QB, Oklahoma
Murray has some "it" qualities at quarterback to go along with
with his Heisman Trophy-winning passing and running. He lacks
ideal size at 5-10, 195 pounds and is not the pocket prototype,
but his playmaking flair is attractive enough for him to be
drafted earlier than his profile suggests.
30. Drew Lock, QB, Missouri
Entering the draft as a four-year starter from Missouri, Lock
has the arm to go with his ideal size at 6-4, 225 pounds. He
also has the fearlessness and elusiveness NFL teams like in
an aggressive, downfield passer.
38. Daniel Jones, QB, Duke
Jones has all-around, pro-tailored skills to go with his ideal
size at 6-5, 220 pounds. He also has bonus qualities with his
tough physical and mental make-up.
58. Will Grier, QB, West Virginia
80. Ryan Finley, QB, N.C. State
100. Clayton Thorson, QB, Northwestern
---
-> 6th-biggest need: 3.2 - offensive linemen
11. Jawaan Taylor, OT, Florida
Taylor offers great agility, smarts and technique to handle
most athletic edge-rushers given his size at 6-5, 334 pounds.
Scouts have learned that he is meant to be a left tackle.
14. Andre Dillard, OT, Washington State
Dillard is light on feet for his size (6-5, 306 pounds) and
carries all the natural pass-protection skills NFL teams
love.
15. Cody Ford, OT, Oklahoma
Ford is a tough mauler at 6-4, 330 pounds who can open running
lanes from right tackle. He is athletic enough to develop into
a top pass-blocker in time, too.
19. Jonah Williams, OT, Alabama
Williams is a smooth pass protector who also is big enough at
6-5, 301 pounds to pave the way in the running game.
22. Garrett Bradbury, C, N.C. State
At 6-3, 306 pounds, Bradbury has the smarts, leadership
qualities, agility and strength needed to be a long-term
NFL starter at his position.
29. Kaleb McGary, OT, Washington
McGary has moved up the board as he has proved to scouts he
can match his massive frame (6-7, 317 pounds) with power and
explosiveness. He is athletic enough to handle at least start-
ing at right tackle before rounding out his footwork and agil-
ity to possibly play on the left side.
31. Dalton Risner, OT, Kansas State
Risner is a technically sound lineman with a mean streak to
pair with his physicality. He is being undersold as a pass
blocker, but he is already a huge (6-3, 308 pounds) asset in
the running game.
41. Greg Little, OT, Ole Miss
Little has the size (6-5, 325 pounds), agility and athleti-
cism to suggest great upside as a pass protector, but his
technique needs refinement, and he must learn how to better
use his strength to his advantage.
49. Yodny Cajuste, OT, West Virginia
Cajuste plays with good power and length at 6-5, 315 pounds,
and he is best pure edge run blocker in the class. He needs
to become a smoother pass protector in order to be trusted
on the left side.
63. Chris Lidstrom, G, Boston College
64. David Edwards, OT, Wisconsin
72. Elgton Jenkins, C, Mississippi State
84. Erik McCoy, C, Texas A&M
85. Tytus Howard, OT, Alabama State
88. Michael Dieter, G, Wisconsin
90. Beau Benzschawel, G, Wisconsin
92. Michael Jordan, G, Ohio State
---
-> 7th-biggest need: 2.8 - running backs
16. Josh Jacobs, RB, Alabama
A smart, complete back at 5-10, 216 pounds who runs with
good vision and power, Jacobs is equally elusive as an out-
side runner and receiver.
46. David Montgomery, RB, Iowa State
At 5-11, 216 pounds, Montgomery has emerged as a strong,
all-around feature back prospect. He finishes runs strong
and has shown some good hands and wiggle as a receiver.
* 51. Damien Harris, RB, Alabama
60. Darrell Henderson, RB, Memphis
62. Miles Sanders, RB, Penn State
69. Devin Singletary, RB, Florida Atlantic
73. Eiijah Holyfield, RB, Georgia
77. Dexter Williams, RB, Notre Dame
81. L.J. Scott, RB, Michigan State
86. Bryce Love, RB, Stanford
94. Justice Hill, RB, Oklahoma State
96. Rodney Anderson, RB, Oklahoma
---
-> 8th-biggest need: 2.0 - linebackers
10. Devin White, ILB, LSU
White shows top-end athleticism while covering ground against
the run, and he has good enough instincts to be a top interme-
diate cover man. At 6-0, 240 pounds, he is easily the rangiest
defender in the 2019 class.
13. Devin Bush, ILB, Michigan
Bush cleans up against the run with his quickness, and at 5-10,
225 pounds, he has all the attributes teams need in a cover
linebacker. Little separates him and Devin White now.
45. Mack Wilson, ILB, Alabama
Wilson has the size (6-2, 236 pounds), ranginess and toughness
against the run to be the next solid inside clean-up man from
the Tide.
54. Te'Von Coney, ILB, Notre Dame
68. T.J. Edwards, OLB, Wisconsin
---
observer
Apr 26, 2019, 2:20:19 PM4/26/19
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So, after the 1st round of the draft,
which of the top 100 players in each
of the Cowboys Areas of Need is avail-
able at each position?
Highest ranked players (per Sporting
News) that are still available followed
by the status of all of the top 100
players (per Sporting News) in each
of the Cowboys Areas of Need:
* players in the Top 100 that had a
pre-draft visit with the Cowboys
.>
.> Wilson has the size (6-2, 236 pounds), ranginess and toughness
.> against the run to be the next solid inside clean-up man from
.> the Tide.
.>
.> 54. Te'Von Coney, ILB, Notre Dame
.>
.> 68. T.J. Edwards, OLB, Wisconsin
6. D.K. Metcalf, WR, Ole Miss
11. Jawaan Taylor, OT, Florida
15. Cody Ford, OT, Oklahoma
17. Greedy Williams, CB, LSU
21. Byron Murphy, CB, Washington
23. Irv Smith, TE, Alabama
26. Deandre Baker, CB, Georgia
* 27. Jaylon Ferguson, OLB/DE, Louisiana Tech
29. Kaleb McGary, OT, Washington
30. Drew Lock, QB, Missouri
31. Dalton Risner, OT, Kansas State
35. Trayvon Mullen, CB, Clemson
37. Kelvin Harmon, WR, N.C. State
39. Dre'Mont Jones, DT, Ohio State
40. A.J. Brown, WR, Ole Miss
41. Greg Little, OT, Ole Miss
42. Hakeem Butler, WR, Iowa State
* 43. Taylor Rapp, S, Washington
44. Nasir Adderley, S, Delaware
45. Mack Wilson, ILB, Alabama
46. David Montgomery, RB, Iowa State
47. Jachai Polite, OLB/DE, Florida
* 48. Juan Thornhill, S, Virginia
49. Yodny Cajuste, OT, West Virginia
50. Zach Allen, DE, Boston College
* 51. Damien Harris, RB, Alabama
* 52. Deebo Samuel, WR, South Carolina
53. Rock Ya-Sin, CB, Temple
54. Te'Von Coney, ILB, Notre Dame
55. Parris Campbell, WR, Ohio State
* 56. Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, S, Florida
57. Joe Jackson, DE, Miami
58. Will Grier, QB, West Virginia
59. Deionte Thompson, S, Alabama
60. Darrell Henderson, RB, Memphis
61. Julian Love, CB, Notre Dame
62. Miles Sanders, RB, Penn State
64. David Edwards, OT, Wisconsin
* 65. Gerald Willis III, DT, Miami
66. Amani Oruwariye, CB, Penn State
67. Terry McLaurin, WR, Ohio State
68. T.J. Edwards, OLB, Wisconsin
69. Devin Singletary, RB, Florida Atlantic
70. Joejuan Williams, CB, Vanderbilt
71. Jacquan Johnson, S, Miami
72. Elgton Jenkins, C, Mississippi State
73. Eiijah Holyfield, RB, Georgia
74. Oshane Ximines, DE, Old Dominion
75. Kaden Smith, TE, Stanford
76. J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, WR, Stanford
77. Dexter Williams, RB, Notre Dame
78. Riley Ridley, WR, Georgia
79. Charles Omenihu, DE, Texas
80. Ryan Finley, QB, N.C. State
81. L.J. Scott, RB, Michigan State
82. Isaiah Buggs, DT, Alabama
83. Anthony Johnson, WR, Buffalo
84. Erik McCoy, C, Texas A&M
86. Bryce Love, RB, Stanford
87. De'Andre Walker, OLB/DE, Georgia
88. Michael Dieter, G, Wisconsin
89. Chase Winovich, DE, Michigan
90. Beau Benzschawel, G, Wisconsin
91. Andy Isabella, WR, UMass
92. Michael Jordan, G, Ohio State
93. Amani Hooker, S, Iowa
94. Justice Hill, RB, Oklahoma State
* 95. Emanuel Hall, WR Missouri
96. Rodney Anderson, RB, Oklahoma
97. Miles Boykin, WR, Notre Dame
* 98. Jace Sternberger, TE, Texas A&M
* 99. Mecole Hardman, WR, Georgia
100. Clayton Thorson, QB, Northwestern
followed by the status of all of the
top 100 players (per Sporting News)
in each of the Cowboys Areas of Need:
On Monday, April 22, 2019 at 10:37:05
PM UTC-5, observer wrote:
.> ---
.>
.> Based on Cowboys Draft Needs rankings from
.> ---
.>
.> original post in this thread, players in the
.> top 100 draftable player rankings per Sporting
.> News.
.> https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-draft-prospects-best-players-by-position-big-board/17d73g2dx6ctx1m48grky728vw
.>
.> * to the left of the players brought in for
.> a pre-draft visit with the Cowboys:
.>
.> On Monday, April 8, 2019 at 10:14:09 AM UTC-5,
.> observer wrote:
.>
.> -> ---
.> ->
.> -> Per the following article which evaluated
.> -> all NFL teams' draft needs as of April 5,
.> -> 13,810,000,006 (2019 CE), ranked from
.> -> 1 (no need, top current roster in the league)
.> -> -to-
.> -> 32 (biggest need, worst current roster in the league)
.> ->
.> -> A helpful guide: any position group that had
.> -> an average ranking worse than 16.0 (on a scale
.> -> of 1 to 32) was considered a "need," while any
.> -> that ranked worse than 23.0 (bottom-third of
.> -> the league) was considered a "pressing need."
.> -> https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2019-nfl-draft-ranking-position-groups-for-all-32-teams-reveals-biggest-needs/
.> ->
.> -> Cowboys Rankings
.> ->
.>
.> ---
.>
.> -> Biggest need: 25.0 - interior defensive linemen
.>
.> 3. Quinnen Williams, DT, Alabama - picked 3rd by New York Jets
.> Williams shot up the draft board as a disruptive
.> interior force for the Crimson Tide. His massive
.> frame (6-4, 295 pounds) suggests he has Aaron
.> Donald-like potential.
.>
.> 4. Rashan Gary, DT/DE, Michigan - picked 12th by Green Bay Packers
.> Gary is a high-upside, versatile player. He uses
.> his hands, power and big frame at 6-5, 280 pounds
.> to occupy run-blockers, and he also has some intri-
.> guing inside pass-rush ability.
.>
.> 9. Ed Oliver, DT/DE, Houston - picked 9th by Buffalo Bills
.> Oliver has slipped only because there's a question
.> of what position he fits best on the defensive line.
.> He has become more of an end/tackle tweener at 6-1,
.> 274 pounds in many scouts' eyes rather than a can't-
.> miss inside pass-rush presence. But he is still an
.> elite line prospect.
.>
.> 24. Dexter Lawrence, DT, Clemson - picked 17th by New York Giants
.> Lawrence is a textbook inside run-stuffer with ideal
.> size (6-4, 351 pounds) to both occupy and engulf over-
.> matched blockers.
.>
.> 28. Christian Wilkins, DT, Clemson - picked 13th by Miami Dolphins
.> Wilkins brings size at 6-4, 315 pounds, and he is the
.> most versatile of the Tigers' first round-worthy line-
.> men. He is equally adept at controlling blocks vs. the
.> run and getting to the passer.
.>
.> 34. Jerry Tillery, DT, Notre Dame - picked 28th by Los Angeles Chargers
.> Tillery was a beast as a three-technique at Notre Dame.
.> At 6-7, 305 pounds, he matured well with his play and
.> temperament to unleash the best of his inside pass-rush
.> skills.
.>
.> 39. Dre'Mont Jones, DT, Ohio State
.> Jones is a natural inside pass-rusher who needs some
.> bulking (6-3, 283 pounds) and coaching before he can
.> be used consistently on running downs. But he can dev-
.> elop quickly in that area.
.>
.> * 65. Gerald Willis III, DT, Miami
.>
.> 82. Isaiah Buggs, DT, Alabama
Not ranked in Sporting News Top 100
DT Jeffery Simmons - picked 19th by Green Bay Packers
.> ---
.>
.> -> 2nd-biggest need: 17.8 - defensive backs (starting safety)
.>
.> * 32. Johnathan Abram, S, Miss. St - picked 27th by Oakland Raiders
.> Abram (5-11, 205 pounds) is a physical run defender who
.> has shown he can be more than a clean-up man in the box.
.> He also can use his position-ideal frame well in coverage.
.>
.> * 43. Taylor Rapp, S, Washington
.> At 6-0, 212 pounds, Rapp plays like an extra linebacker
.> with his work in run support. He also is capable against
.> the pass, at his best when blitzing and covering a short
.> area.
.>
.> 44. Nasir Adderley, S, Delaware
.> Adderley has a good blend of cornerback coverage traits
.> and physical tackling against the run and after the catch,
.> playing longer and meaner than size at 6-0, 200 pounds.
.>
.> * 48. Juan Thornhill, S, Virginia
.> Thornhill has great size (6-0, 210 pounds), smarts and
.> coverage skills. He also cleans up well against the run.
.>
.> * 56. Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, S, Florida
.>
.> 59. Deionte Thompson, S, Alabama
.>
.> 71. Jacquan Johnson, S, Miami
.>
.> 93. Amani Hooker, S, Iowa
Not ranked in Sporting News Top 100
DB Darnell Savage - picked 21st by Green Bay Packers
.> 17. Greedy Williams, CB, LSU
.> Williams carries a long, lean frame at 6-3, 184 pounds
.> with rare speed, quickness and agility for his size. He
.> is not the most physical player, but he is fundamentally
.> sound in coverage, and he uses his length well at the
.> line to break up routes.
.>
.> 21. Byron Murphy, CB, Washington
.> What Murphy gives up in size (5-11, 170 pounds) and press
.> coverage potential, he makes up for in speed, aggressive-
.> ness and ball-hawking skills.
.>
.> 26. Deandre Baker, CB, Georgia - picked 30th by New York Giants
.> Baker plays bigger than his size (5-11, 185 pounds) and can
.> give any team a smart, physical coverage presence.
.>
.> 35. Trayvon Mullen, CB, Clemson
.> Mullen is emerging after an up-and-down 2018 season to stand
.> out with his size (6-1, 194 pounds), speed, length and phys-
.> icality.
.>
.> 53. Rock Ya-Sin, CB, Temple
.>
.> 61. Julian Love, CB, Notre Dame
.>
.> 66. Amani Oruwariye, CB, Penn State
.>
.> 70. Joejuan Williams, CB, Vanderbilt
.>
.> ---
.>
.> -> 3rd-biggest need: 13.8 - wide receivers / tight ends
.>
.> 7. T.J. Hockenson, TE, Iowa - picked 8th by Detroit Lions
.> Hockenson has the ideal size at 6-5, 243 pounds to do
.> anything and everything at tight end with his hands,
.> physicality, smarts and agility. He can be the next
.> great all-around player at the position.
.>
.> 23. Irv Smith, TE, Alabama
.> Smith is a technically sound run blocker and route runner
.> who has shown some vertical receiving juice to go with
.> compact size (6-3, 243 pounds).
.>
.> 36. Noah Fant, TE, Iowa - picked 20th by Denver Broncos
.> Like his Iowa teammate Hockenson, Fant is an athletic re-
.> ceiver. But at 6-4, 232 pounds, he needs some work to dev-
.> elop into a reliable in-line blocker.
.>
.> 75. Kaden Smith, TE, Stanford
.>
.> * 98. Jace Sternberger, TE, Texas A&M
.>
.> 6. D.K. Metcalf, WR, Ole Miss
.> Metcalf is a classic size-speed prospect at 6-4, 230 pounds
.> who can both stretch the field and use his strength to catch
.> contested balls in traffic and in the red zone.
.>
.> 25. Marquise Brown, WR, Oklahoma - picked 25th by Baltimore Ravens
.> Brown offers plenty of flash as a field-stretching receiver
.> at 5-10, 160 pounds. He has elite vertical speed, plus great
.> quickness going into and coming out of routes.
.>
.> 33. N'Keal Harry, WR, Ariz. St - picked 32nd by New England Patriots
.> At 6-4, 216 pounds, Harry is a matchup nightmare through the
.> red zone. He also can be a strong deep threat.
.>
.> 37. Kelvin Harmon, WR, N.C. State
.> As a deep threat, Harmon's size (6-3, 214 pounds) and speed
.> stand out. But he is also a savvy route-runner and a tough,
.> willing blocker.
.>
.> 40. A.J. Brown, WR, Ole Miss
.> Brown, at 6-1, 230 pounds, fits the profile as a No. 1 wide
.> receiver in the NFL. He is a strong-handed, reliable route
.> runner who is tough enough to make big plays after the catch,
.> even in traffic.
.>
.> 42. Hakeem Butler, WR, Iowa State
.> Butler has a massive frame for the position at 6-6, 225 pounds.
.> He can dominate in going up to get balls in traffic, especially
.> in the red zone.
.>
.> * 52. Deebo Samuel, WR, South Carolina
.>
.> 55. Parris Campbell, WR, Ohio State
.>
.> 67. Terry McLaurin, WR, Ohio State
.>
.> 76. J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, WR, Stanford
.>
.> 78. Riley Ridley, WR, Georgia
.>
.> 83. Anthony Johnson, WR, Buffalo
.>
.> 91. Andy Isabella, WR, UMass
.>
.> * 95. Emanuel Hall, WR Missouri
.>
.> 97. Miles Boykin, WR, Notre Dame
.>
.> * 99. Mecole Hardman, WR, Georgia
.>
.> ---
.>
.> -> 4th-biggest need: 13.6 - edge rushers on defense
.>
.> 1. Nick Bosa, DE, Ohio State - picked 2nd by San Francisco 49ers
.> Bosa, at 6-3, 270 pounds, can be dominant rushing the passer
.> from any spot with his strength, length and smarts. He carries
.> more explosive upside than brother Joey of the Chargers.
.>
.> 2. Josh Allen, OLB/DE, Kentucky - picked 7th by Jacksonville Jaguars
.> Allen is loaded with moves to get to the quarterback at a sleek
.> 6-4, 258 pounds. He also has the athleticism to help in second-
.> level pass coverage.
.>
.> 5. Montez Sweat, OLB/DE, Miss. St - picked 26th by Washington Redskins
.> Sweat brings ideal size (6-6, 241 pounds) and relentless pro-
.> ductivity as an edge pass-rusher. He fits well in either a 4-3
.> or a 3-4 scheme.
.>
.> 8. Clelin Ferrell, DE, Clemson - picked 4th by Oakland Raiders
.> Ferrell's size at 6-5, 260 pounds provides a good baseline as
.> an outside run-stopper and explosiveness as a pass-rusher.
.>
.> 20. Brian Burns, DE/OLB, Florida St - picked 16th by Carolina Panthers
.>
.> Coming off 15.5 sacks in his final Seminoles season, Burns is
.> a dynamic edge pass-rusher and athlete. At 6-5, 231 pounds, he
.> needs to get a little tougher in order to be used on running
.> downs in the NFL.
.>
.> * 27. Jaylon Ferguson, OLB/DE, Louisiana Tech
.> Carrying some nice pop as a pass-rusher and having been pro-
.> ductive in that area, Ferguson will get on the field first in
.> the NFL as a big (6-5, 269 pounds), natural run-stopper on the
.> edge.
.>
.> 47. Jachai Polite, OLB/DE, Florida
.> Although a little undersized at 6-2, 242 pounds, Polite's speed
.> and athleticism are off the charts. He is a freak who channels
.> some of former Gator Jevon Kearse. He just needs to harness it
.> better.
.>
.> 50. Zach Allen, DE, Boston College
.> At 6-5, 280 pounds, Allen is a big, smart, strong, high-effort
.> player who excels at stopping the run. He has room to grow as
.> a pass-rusher, too.
.>
.> 57. Joe Jackson, DE, Miami
.>
.> 74. Oshane Ximines, DE, Old Dominion
.>
.> 79. Charles Omenihu, DE, Texas
.>
.> 87. De'Andre Walker, OLB/DE, Georgia
.>
.> 89. Chase Winovich, DE, Michigan
Not ranked in Sporting News Top 100
DE L.J. Collier - picked 29th by Seattle Seahawks
.> ---
.>
.> -> 5th-biggest need: 12.8 - quarterbacks
.>
.> 12. Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State - picked 15th by Washington Redskins
.> Haskins cemented his stock late in the Buckeyes' 2018 season,
.> when he had some jaw-dropping games with his big arm and down-
.> field accuracy. He has ideal size as a strong pocket passer
.> (6-3, 220 pounds) and is advanced in reading defenses.
.>
.> 18. Kyler Murray, QB, Oklahoma - picked 1st by Arizona Cardinals
.> Murray has some "it" qualities at quarterback to go along with
.> with his Heisman Trophy-winning passing and running. He lacks
.> ideal size at 5-10, 195 pounds and is not the pocket prototype,
.> but his playmaking flair is attractive enough for him to be
.> drafted earlier than his profile suggests.
.>
.> 30. Drew Lock, QB, Missouri
.> Entering the draft as a four-year starter from Missouri, Lock
.> has the arm to go with his ideal size at 6-4, 225 pounds. He
.> also has the fearlessness and elusiveness NFL teams like in
.> an aggressive, downfield passer.
.>
.> 38. Daniel Jones, QB, Duke - picked 6th by New York Giants
.> Jones has all-around, pro-tailored skills to go with his ideal
.> size at 6-5, 220 pounds. He also has bonus qualities with his
.> tough physical and mental make-up.
.>
.> 58. Will Grier, QB, West Virginia
.>
.> 80. Ryan Finley, QB, N.C. State
.>
.> 100. Clayton Thorson, QB, Northwestern
.>
.> ---
.>
.> -> 6th-biggest need: 3.2 - offensive linemen
.>
.> 11. Jawaan Taylor, OT, Florida
.> Taylor offers great agility, smarts and technique to handle
.> most athletic edge-rushers given his size at 6-5, 334 pounds.
.> Scouts have learned that he is meant to be a left tackle.
.>
.> 14. Andre Dillard, OT, Wash. St - picked 22nd by Philadelphia Eagles
.> Dillard is light on feet for his size (6-5, 306 pounds) and
.> carries all the natural pass-protection skills NFL teams
.> love.
.>
.> 15. Cody Ford, OT, Oklahoma
.> Ford is a tough mauler at 6-4, 330 pounds who can open running
.> lanes from right tackle. He is athletic enough to develop into
.> a top pass-blocker in time, too.
.>
.> 19. Jonah Williams, OT, Alabama - picked 11th by Cincinnati Bengals
.> Williams is a smooth pass protector who also is big enough at
.> 6-5, 301 pounds to pave the way in the running game.
.>
.> 22. Garrett Bradbury, C, N.C. State -picked 18th by Minnesota Vikings
.> At 6-3, 306 pounds, Bradbury has the smarts, leadership
.> qualities, agility and strength needed to be a long-term
.> NFL starter at his position.
.>
.> 29. Kaleb McGary, OT, Washington
.> McGary has moved up the board as he has proved to scouts he
.> can match his massive frame (6-7, 317 pounds) with power and
.> explosiveness. He is athletic enough to handle at least start-
.> ing at right tackle before rounding out his footwork and agil-
.> ity to possibly play on the left side.
.>
.> 31. Dalton Risner, OT, Kansas State
.> Risner is a technically sound lineman with a mean streak to
.> pair with his physicality. He is being undersold as a pass
.> blocker, but he is already a huge (6-3, 308 pounds) asset in
.> the running game.
.>
.> 41. Greg Little, OT, Ole Miss
.> Little has the size (6-5, 325 pounds), agility and athleti-
.> cism to suggest great upside as a pass protector, but his
.> technique needs refinement, and he must learn how to better
.> use his strength to his advantage.
.>
.> 49. Yodny Cajuste, OT, West Virginia
.> Cajuste plays with good power and length at 6-5, 315 pounds,
.> and he is best pure edge run blocker in the class. He needs
.> to become a smoother pass protector in order to be trusted
.> on the left side.
.>
.> 63. Chris Lindstrom, G, Boston College - picked 14th by Atlanta Falcons
.>
.> 64. David Edwards, OT, Wisconsin
.>
.> 72. Elgton Jenkins, C, Mississippi State
.>
.> 84. Erik McCoy, C, Texas A&M
.>
.> 85. Tytus Howard, OT, Alabama State - picked 23rd by Houston Texans
.>
.> 88. Michael Dieter, G, Wisconsin
.>
.> 90. Beau Benzschawel, G, Wisconsin
.>
.> 92. Michael Jordan, G, Ohio State
.>
.> ---
.>
.> -> 7th-biggest need: 2.8 - running backs
.>
.> 16. Josh Jacobs, RB, Alabama - picked 24th by Oakland Raiders
.> A smart, complete back at 5-10, 216 pounds who runs with
.> good vision and power, Jacobs is equally elusive as an out-
.> side runner and receiver.
.>
.> 46. David Montgomery, RB, Iowa State
.> At 5-11, 216 pounds, Montgomery has emerged as a strong,
.> all-around feature back prospect. He finishes runs strong
.> and has shown some good hands and wiggle as a receiver.
.>
.> * 51. Damien Harris, RB, Alabama
.>
.> 60. Darrell Henderson, RB, Memphis
.>
.> 62. Miles Sanders, RB, Penn State
.>
.> 69. Devin Singletary, RB, Florida Atlantic
.>
.> 73. Eiijah Holyfield, RB, Georgia
.>
.> 77. Dexter Williams, RB, Notre Dame
.>
.> 81. L.J. Scott, RB, Michigan State
.>
.> 86. Bryce Love, RB, Stanford
.>
.> 94. Justice Hill, RB, Oklahoma State
.>
.> 96. Rodney Anderson, RB, Oklahoma
.>
.> ---
.>
.> -> 8th-biggest need: 2.0 - linebackers
.>
.> 10. Devin White, ILB, LSU - picked 5th by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
.> White shows top-end athleticism while covering ground against
.> the run, and he has good enough instincts to be a top interme-
.> diate cover man. At 6-0, 240 pounds, he is easily the rangiest
.> defender in the 2019 class.
.>
.> 13. Devin Bush, ILB, Michigan - picked 10th by Pittsburgh Steelers
.> Bush cleans up against the run with his quickness, and at 5-10,
.> 225 pounds, he has all the attributes teams need in a cover
.> linebacker. Little separates him and Devin White now.
.>
.> 45. Mack Wilson, ILB, Alabama
.> Wilson has the size (6-2, 236 pounds), ranginess and toughness
.> against the run to be the next solid inside clean-up man from
.> the Tide.
.>
.> 54. Te'Von Coney, ILB, Notre Dame
.>
.> 68. T.J. Edwards, OLB, Wisconsin
.>
.> ---
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