FRISCO, TEXAS — With the NFL Draft just over two weeks away, the Dallas Cowboys are going through the evaluation process before acquiring their carefully constructed undrafted free agent depth and making seven picks in the currently scheduled draft. It is in the final stage.
inside pick fit In the series, we'll look at each position group and which players would be a good fit for the Cowboys with each of the seven picks within that position group.
Next is safety.
Round 1, Pick 24: Tyler Nubin (Minnesota): The safety position is probably the only position on the defensive side of the ball that doesn't require a lot of addresses in the draft, but adding a talent like Tyler Nubin would be a great addition to the strong safety position when Donovan Wilson played. would be a long-term solution to His career in Dallas is coming to an end. His spatial awareness is strong, but sometimes at the expense of his athleticism.
Round 2, Pick 56: Javon Bullard (Georgia): Acquiring a defensive player from Georgia usually has a positive outcome, but Javon Bullard could end up being a bright spot in that statement. His instincts put him in the middle of almost every downfield play that tests his ability, as he can take up half the field on any play and be placed in two high safety looks. Masu.
Round 3, Pick 87: Jaden Hicks (Washington State): Jaden Hicks is one of a handful of prospects who have a good chance of being selected when he spoke to Insider, with some seeing him as a starting safety and others seeing him as a starting safety. You might see it still on the board on the third day. What no one can deny is his deception in the defensive backfield and his closeness to lock down wide areas of the field and make physical plays over the top with his NFL-ready 6-foot-2, 211-pound frame. It's his ability.
Round 5, Pick 174: Kitan Oladapo (Oregon): One of the most physical and safeties prospects in the draft, Kitan Oladapo is dangerous as a run defender coming out of the 3rd level and a tight end, speed or not. He can man up and limit the passing game. More physical than most tight ends. He struggles with the weapons of faster receivers across the middle of the field and trying to get over the top of coverage, but his ability to keep the ball carrier in front of him is next level. Guaranteed value.
Round 6, Pick 216: Tyler Owens (Texas Tech): One of the most impressive players at the combine, Tyler Owens posted a 41-inch vertical jump and a whopping 12-foot-2 broad jump, making him one of the most athletic players in the draft, regardless of position. listed as one. Despite spending time at both Texas and Texas Tech, his experience is very limited, which shows in his ability to understand complex offensive schemes, but he is a 3-day player with elite athleticism. Obtaining first-hand leads usually works in your favor.
Round 7, Pick 233: Trey Taylor (Air Force): Trey Taylor, a local prospect who played high school ball in Frisco, developed into a player with a wide, stocky frame and more agile skills that overwhelmed offensive weapons in one-on-one situations. It also has a flowing change of direction that can withstand. He needs some guidance with zone concepts, but his value as a second-half day-three flyer is there.
Round 7, Pick 244: Dominic Hampton (Washington): Like Oladapo, when you want length at the safety position, Hampton can use his 33 1/4-inch arms to close plays across the middle, finding pockets in coverage for opposing offenses across the middle. becomes difficult. Hampton needs to show improvement in attacking the ball carrier with both angular pursuits and finishing tackles, but his length gives him a closer margin than most players with the same issues.
UDFA: Jordan Toles (Morgan State University): Jordan Toles, one of the star HBCU draft prospects, started his career at LSU before finishing at Morgan State. His wide frame and instincts show his SEC pedigree, but it's his technique in man coverage situations that may be more indicative of his FCS background. Either way, you don't bring in undrafted free agents with Toles' back-end IQ often.
