The Cowboys are coming off of a 12-5 season in which they won the NFC East. However, much like it's been since their glory days in the 90s, the Cowboys came up well short of Super Bowl immortality. The Cowboys have a talented roster, but based on the events of the 2021 season, there's still plenty of work to be done.

Dallas has less than a week before the 2022 NFL draft, and they have a lot of holes to plug in on their roster, especially with what's happened during free agency.

To that point, wide receiver and defensive end will need to be addressed with the departure of Amari Cooper and Randy Gregory. Left guard, linebacker, defensive tackle, and tight end are spots the Cowboys will look to add bodies at.

Using the Draft Network's mock machine, I focused on filling those needs plus others that could use some insurance. So here it is, a full seven-round mock draft for 2022.

Rd 1., No. 24 overall: G, Kenyon Green, Texas A&M

Kenyon Green has been the most popular pick for the Cowboys at 24 and with good reason. During his three years with the Aggies, he started nearly 40 games, and he did so by playing every position on the offensive line except center (played all four in 2021) which garnered him All-SEC and Consensus All-American honors.

Green would come in and instantly take over starting duties at left guard, and make that side of the line a strength again with Tryon Smith if he can stay healthy. Green is a mauler in the run game and possesses light feet for a guy 6-foot-4 and 325 pounds which allows him to stay in front of edge rushers on passing downs. This is a no-brainer if he's there at 24.

Rd. 2, No. 56 overall: LB, Christian Harris, Alabama

Is this Christmas in April?

This is one of those BPA (best player available) situations. Christian Harris doesn't have the same buzz as Devin Lloyd, Nakobe Dean, or Quay Walker. However, he's one of the best linebackers in the 2022 class with his sideline to sideline speed (ran 4.44 in the 40-yard dash) and sure tackling ability.

Harris isn't just a one-trick pony. His speed and athleticism give him the tools to be a good blitzer, cover running backs, tight ends, and speedy receivers coming across the middle. Harris would be an absolute steal in the second round and make a fantastic pairing with Micah Parsons and Jabril Cox.

Rd. 3, No. 88 overall: Edge, Sam Williams, Ole Miss

Sam Williams is one of the best edge rushers in this draft. Against the run, he can set the edge well and has the quickness to pursue plays down the line. Getting the quarterback is his specialty with 22.5 sacks with the rebels.

It all came together in 2021 when Williams racked up 12.5 sacks. His speed (ran a 4.52 in the 40-yard dash), power, and bend off the edge would get polished even more under the tutelage of Dan Quinn who worked out Williams during his Pro Day. As a Cowboys 30 visit guy, much like Green, smart money says Williams would be the selection at 88 if he's on the board.

Rd. 4, No. 129 overall: TE, Jelani Woods, Virginia

Jelani Woods is another Cowboys 30 visit guy. His size at 6-foot-7 and 260 pounds makes him a matchup nightmare. Woods showed versatility at Virginia by sliding out to the slot in certain packages which only adds to his value. He is a monster after the catch and a willing blocker, which is a weakness of tight end Dalton Schultz.

Woods has good speed for his size (ran 4.61 in the 40-yard dash) and can provide a big target for Dak Prescott down the seams much like Blake Jarwin did when he was healthy. Also, he would Dak Prescott a huge red-zone target. In the fourth round, this would be another steal for the Cowboys.

Rd. 5, No. 156 overall: DT, Otito Ogbonnia, UCLA

Otito Ogbonnia would be a great get for the Cowboys in the fifth round. He's not a sack artist by any means. However, he's a space-eater that can take one double teams and free up other defensive linemen and allow linebackers to roam due to offensive lineman not reach the second level because of him.

Ogbonnia had a good showing at the Senior Bowl against the nation's top offensive lineman with his quick burst off the line, power, and leverage. He would be the second straight late-round nose tackle for the Cowboys (took Quinton Bohanna in the sixth round in 2021) and another anchor against the run which the Cowboys struggled to defend last season.

Rd. 5, No. 167 overall: WR, Erik Ezukanma, Texas Tech

The Cowboys need another weapon in the passing game and Erik Ezukanma would be a steal in the fifth round. At 6'2, he uses his size the shield off defenders and make contested grabs with his huge catch radius. Ezukanma has the speed the be a deep threat down the field and is explosive after the catch.

Lining primarily in the slot, Ezukanma would allow CeeDee Lamb to flourish on the outside much as he did in 2021 when Cedrick Wilson held those duties. With Gallup also on the outside, the Cowboys would have another formidable three-headed monster at wide receiver. Ezukanma is a native of Fort Worth, Texas, and was a part of the Cowboys' Dallas Day visits so this pick would make a lot of sense.

Rd. 5, No. 176 overall: S, Markquese Bell, Florida A&M

Depth is still needed at the safety position in Dallas and Markquese Bell provides an intriguing option in the fifth round. Bell has the versatility to play down in the box and provide run support or perform duties as a single-high safety. He can be effective in coverage or zone which gives him scheme flexibility.

Being able to tackle in open space is essential for a defensive back and Bell does that well and is known to be very physical when doing so. Bell does a good job of turning his head around and locating the ball in coverage and has the speed to recover if he takes bad angles against the run or gets beat in coverage. Bell is another of the Cowboys 30 visits would be a nice addition to add to Jayron Kearse, Malik Hooker, and Donovan Wilson.

Rd. 5, No. 178 overall: CB, Tariq Castro-Fields, Penn State

You can never have too many cornerbacks in the NFL. Tariq Castro-Fields has great size and 6-foot-1 and big-time speed (ran a 4.38 in the 40-yard dash). Versatile enough to play in press or zone coverage and sticks to receivers during routes.

Castro-Fields uses his size and ability to use his hands well to disrupt receivers during their routes. Also, he's not afraid to be physical to provide run support. He didn't generate a lot of turnovers, can have stiff hips at times, and needs to improve getting off of blocks but Castro-Fields has enough raw talent to be a solid depth cornerback behind Trevon Diggs, Kelvin Joseph, Jourdan Lewis, and Anthony Brown.

Rd. 6, No. 193 overall: C, Dawson Deaton, Texas Tech

Although Dawson Deaton will play center in the NFL he started at guard and tackle as well during his days with the Red Raiders. He is a freight train as a led blocker on running Downs with his power and quickness off the line of scrimmage. Dawson plays with great balance and athleticism and does a good job getting to the second level of the defense.

Deaton would make a nice addition not just because he can give Tyler Biadasz competition for the starting role at center but his versatility across the line is a strong selling point with the uncertainty of the aforementioned Smith's health. Deaton is yet another Cowboys 30 prospect and would be a solid Day 3 get.

So there you have it. Speed, athleticism, and versatility were the name of the game in this mock and would give the Cowboys quite the overhaul of talent heading into the 2022 season.

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