The Dallas Cowboys are busy refining their defensive staff, but that doesn’t mean the rest of the offseason will take a back seat. With just five weeks until free agency and the start of the new season, the draft process is in full swing.
With Dallas agreeing to terms with a new DC and second-string coach under former second-stringer Christian Parker, fans have a better idea of ​​what kind of players the club is looking for. New defensive passing coordinator Derrick Ansley is also a teacher, and his resume includes All-Pro designations from safeties Xavier McKinney and Derwin James.
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In our latest seven-round mock draft, run using Pro Football Focus’ simulator and using Jimmy Johnson’s charts to determine draft value, the Cowboys made a huge move on a trade to make Ansley his next All-Pro prospect.
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Cowboys get: 1.8, 2.42, 3.73
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Saints gained: 1.12, 1.20, 4.112
Dallas scored 1200, 850 and 70 for a total of 2120 points. New Orleans scored 1,400 points, 480 points and 225 points respectively, for a total of 2,105 points. A 15-point difference is equivalent to a sixth-round pick.
1.8: Safety Caleb Downs, Ohio State
Many draft picks have Towns as the No. 1 player on their boards, it’s just that his status in the NFL isn’t as highly regarded as other players. Integrating a defender of this caliber into a new regime is crucial as he can be the heart of a new defence. Parker emphasized the intelligence of his players, and Towns certainly has that, along with the toughness and physical ability to make the most of it.
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Caleb Downs Scouting Report
2.42: LB Anthony Hill Jr., Texas
Adding Hill to the defense in the second round is a steal. He’s arguably the LB2 behind Sonny Styles and has elite skills as a pursuit and downhill player. Pairing him with former Texas No. 0 DeMarvion Overshown would go a long way toward solving the Cowboys’ secondary issues.
Anthony Hill Scouting Report
3.73: Aggie Anthony Lucas, USC
Lucas has extensive experience on multiple fronts and at 6-foot-5, 285 pounds, is the perfect edge defender for the Cowboys.
Anthony Lucas Scouting Report
Remaining picks
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5.150: Edge Malachi Lawrence, UCF
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5.177: CB Devin Marshall, North Carolina
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6.215: RB Rasual Faison, South Carolina
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7.221: LB Xavian Sorey, Jr., Arkansas
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7.225: OL Elijah Pritchett, Nebraska
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This article originally appeared on Cowboys Wire: Cowboys trade Towns, 5th straight draft defense in 7-round mock game
