Dissecting the Cowboys' 2024 NFL Draft board: First-round prospects they should seriously look into
Every year leading into the NFL Draft, fans will ravage their minds, going through mock draft scenarios trying to come up with the best fits for their team. Even after the conclusion of the NFL Draft fans want to know "was x player even in consideration?" Jerry Jones was kind enough to give fans a […]
Every year leading into the NFL Draft, fans will ravage their minds, going through mock draft scenarios trying to come up with the best fits for their team.
Even after the conclusion of the NFL Draft fans want to know "was x player even in consideration?" Jerry Jones was kind enough to give fans a glimpse one year, but even that was nearly impossible to decipher due to how small the font was.
So who are the names that the Dallas Cowboys are likely to be exploring this year? Today we are going to be looking at first-round possibilities.
Firstly, it is my belief that the Cowboys will not be thinking about wide receivers before day three. I am under the impression that they like their guys to develop and that their focus will be addressing another position.
Center Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon
Jackson Powers-Johnson, to me, would be a no-brainer pick for the Cowboys if he were to be available at pick 24. Johnson has been putting together a marvelous campaign down in Mobile for the Senior Bowl and is making a case to be the best interior offensive lineman in the class.
A to Z Sports' own Destin Adams had boots in the ground in Mobile and here's what he had to say after listing him as one of the five biggest winners of the event:
Oregon's Jackson Powers-Johnson seemed to be the favorite to be the first center off the board come April, and he proved that at the Senior Bowl. Powers-Johnson was dominant during one-on-one reps and continued to impress throughout the team drills. His being a true force in both the pass and run game will likely have him at the top of many team boards at the center position.
With the performance that he is having, Cowboys fans should be worried he won't make it to them when he is on the clock. With Tyler Biadasz set to hit free agency, Powers Johnson would be a plug-and-play starter.
OT Tyler Guyton, Oklahoma
The second option is one that has become quite a popular mock draft selection. Guyton has had one of the better Senior Bowls for any offensive lineman by most accounts.
Weighing in at 6'7 328 pounds Guyton easily has the frame to hold up at tackle. Guyton could be plug-and-play at RT, or you can explore him at LT and have him be Tyron's backup waiting in the arms for his inevitable injury. He has been getting snaps at LT during practice in Mobile as well.
OT Jordan Morgan, Arizona
Yet another Senior Bowl player, Morgan weighed in at 6'6 312 pounds. He is yet another popular mock draft choice for the Cowboys. In his time Morgan has flashed his ability as a blocker on the move, getting out of his stance quickly. As well as showing some serious power in his hands.
He has had some struggles with handling speed rushers down in Mobile, so that is one thing to keep an eye on and see if he can adjust.
OT Amarius Mims, Georgia
Amarius Mims is one of the most polarizing players in the NFL Draft. Dane Brugler had this to say in his latest mock draft
Mims could be drafted top 10 or fall out of the top 20, and neither outcome would be overly surprising. The former five-star recruit has only eight starts to his name, but his limited tape is intriguing. He has an unbelievable combination of size, strength, and movement skills.
Mims did not qualify for any all-star games due to him being an underclassman so teams will have to wait until the combine to see him. When you watch him, you can easily see the flashes that make him so enticing.
The NFL is a traits league, so the question "will he be available when the Cowboys are on the clock?" Has to be asked.
OT Kingsley Suamataia, BYU
For the last name, we will be heading back down to Mobile, Alabama where Kingsley Suamataia is making a name for himself and climbing up draft boards. Kingsley only measured in at 6'3, which could leave some concern for teams about his future at tackle, but by all accounts he has been holding his own.
The BYU prospect even made our All-Senior Bowl roster.
If you've been paying attention there is a trend with all these players. They all play offensive line. It is my belief that the Cowboys are heavily invested in adding another offensive lineman in round one of the NFL Draft.
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