2017 NFL Mock Draft: Trade Rush Brings Top 10 Confusion

Sep 24, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) in game action against the Arkansas Razorbacks at AT&T Stadium. Texas A&M won 45-24. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) in game action against the Arkansas Razorbacks at AT&T Stadium. Texas A&M won 45-24. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 3, 2015; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive end Dawuane Smoot (91) sacks Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. (4) at Memorial Stadium. The Fighting Illini won 14 – 13. Mandatory Credit: Mike Granse-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 3, 2015; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive end Dawuane Smoot (91) sacks Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. (4) at Memorial Stadium. The Fighting Illini won 14 – 13. Mandatory Credit: Mike Granse-USA TODAY Sports /

32. Dallas Cowboys

DE. Illinois. Dawuane Smoot . 32. player. 123. Thus far the Dallas Cowboys have made due on defense. Most of that is thanks to an offense that is racking up the points, easing the pressure to perform. However, this is not a defensive unit that is heavy on talent. For them it’s more about effort and efficiency. Sooner or later that could get them into trouble. One area they still need to think about solving is the pass rusher spots. <p>Even with the anticipated return of Randy Gregory, this team has big question marks at the defensive end spots. Unreliability being the biggest one. So adding at that position early would make sense. Dawuane Smoot makes plenty of sense for them. Not just because he’s a big athletic player who fits their scheme but also because he’s learned from Lovie Smith. A man who shares a relationship with Cowboys DC Rod Marinelli.</p>