The Dallas Cowboys have a lot of needs in the 2024 NFL Draft, but NFL.com writers were able to narrow it down to their top five draft picks this week. According to draft analyst Chad Reuter, the Cowboys' biggest needs this year are offensive tackle, running back, inside offensive line, defensive tackle and wide receiver.
The Dallas Cowboys walked the majority of their free agents on March 13, the start of the league's new year, leaving them struggling to fill positions before training camp. The upcoming 2024 NFL Draft will give Jerry Jones and his front office plenty of opportunities to acquire new talent and leverage their picks for more selections and trades.
“Several Cowboys veterans, including left tackle, will not return in 2024.” Tyrone Smithrun back tony pollardcenter Tyler Biadaszdefensive tackle Jonathan Hankinslinebacker Leighton Vander Esch and receiver Michael Gallup” wrote Reuter. “What is a linebacker? Eric Kendricks Draft picks at all of these positions should get a chance to contribute as rookies, as he is the only player on the publisher signed as a free agent by another team. ”
Dallas lost veterans Tyron Smith, Tony Pollard, Tyler Biadasz and Jonathan Hankins to new contracts in free agency with the Jets, Titans, Commanders and Seahawks, respectively. They also released Leighton Vander Esch for medical reasons and Michael Gallup to free up cap space.
While it's probably a safe bet to take an offensive tackle or top-tier center in the first round, no position group suffered more losses this offseason than the defensive line.In addition to Hankins leaving, the team also lost. dorance armstrong jr., dante fowler jr.and Neville Gallimore. Even if they don't use a first-round pick at defensive tackle like they did last season. Maji Smithone or two of the seven selections must be added to the group.
Cowboys 2024 NFL Draft Picks
The Cowboys currently own seven picks in the 2024 NFL Draft. There are four original picks (RD1.PK24, RD2.PK56, RD3.PK87, and RD7.PK244). Dallas also received two compensatory picks (RD5.PK174, RD6.PK216). They also acquired a seventh-round pick (RD7.PK233) in a trade with the Raiders. The only round where teams currently have no selections is the fourth round.
The Cowboys sent a fourth-round pick to the 49ers last year for a former first-round QB. trey lance. They also gave the Chiefs a fifth-round pick in exchange for a sixth-round pick in last year's draft, where they selected a cornerback. eric scott jr. They gave up a sixth-round pick to Houston in exchange for a wide receiver. brandin cooks Last year's offseason too.
