NFL Draft Preview

Ehsan Azad

NFL Draft Preview

                It’s finally here! The NFL draft is upon us and how nervous are fans all over the nation. All 32 teams will be making selections that either puts them a step closer to a Super Bowl or a step closer to getting the number one overall pick next year.  The Dallas Cowboys will have the 18^th pick in this year’s draft and this will be one of the hardest drafts to predict. This is not top heavy with premier skill players and has a lot of depth on the defensive and offensive linemen. So where will the Cowboys go? Here are my predictions for this year for the Cowboys.

                I think the Cowboys will trade out of the first round. I could be totally wrong on this, but it seems like the most likely outcome. The Cowboys need an offensive lineman but it seems like the top options like Chance Warmack and Jonathan Cooper will be gone by the time the Cowboys are on the clock. Now, there is a chance they could trade up to get those players but with only 6 picks in this draft, this seems unlikely as well. The best option is to trade down and get multiple picks in the second round. This draft is deep and you can find quality starters for your team in later rounds.  If this trade happens, here are a few players the Cowboys could get.

Eric Reid-S from LSU- If the Boys trade out of the first round, look for this player to be their top pick. They need a safety and Reid is the second best safety in the draft.  Also, with his athleticism, I really think he could fit well into the new Tampa-2 defense.

Kyle Long-OG Oregon- I’m thinking that with their second pick in the second round will be O-linemen and it will be the mauler Kyle Long.  Son of Hall of Famer player Howie Long, this kid can play and I really think the one time DUI charge is why he falls this low. He can be day one starter to help infuse youth into the line.

Joseph Randall- RB Oklahoma State- The team really needs a backup running back because Demarco Murray has proven he can’t stay healthy all year long. Randall is the player for the team in the either the third or fourth round. He has speed, athleticism, and I think he would be the perfect complement to Murray.

Other positions that they need to fill is on the defensive line.  If they don’t trade out and no offensive linemen are available, pick Sheldon Richardson, Defensive Tackle from Missouri at 18. This guy is big, athletic, and will step in and become the force in the middle for the D line. I’m sure Monte Kiffin will be licking his chops to get his hands on this type of player.  Along with Ratliff, Ware, and Spencer look for the sack numbers to start to rise.

                Well, have fun tonight, don’t get too excited or depressed and let’s see if the Cowboys continue their recent successes in the Draft.