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2017 NFL Draft Team Needs: Breaking Down All 32 Teams

By George Stockburger

Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view as Carson Wentz (North Dakota State) is selected by the Philadelphia Eagles as the number two overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Anderson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view as Carson Wentz (North Dakota State) is selected by the Philadelphia Eagles as the number two overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Anderson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jul 29, 2016, Oxnard, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones (left) and owner Jerry Jones at press conference at the River Ridge Fields. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 29, 2016, Oxnard, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones (left) and owner Jerry Jones at press conference at the River Ridge Fields. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Dallas Cowboys

2016 record: 12-2

Top needs: CB, DE, TE

Cornerback – Addressing cornerback will be a need as well. Morris Claiborne will be a free-agent at the end of the season and with limited cap space, may see his days in Dallas coming to an end. Anthony Brown has played well, but adding depth will be key for this defense. Using their projected late second-round pick on a cornerback is a likely path Jones will follow.

Aug 29, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory (94) in action against Minnesota Vikings guard David Yankey (66) at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 29, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory (94) in action against Minnesota Vikings guard David Yankey (66) at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /

Defensive End – While the Cowboys’ have the best record in football and have become the first team in the league to clinch a playoff spot, there are still needs to be addressed in order to sustain long-term success. Dallas has attempted to address the defensive end position multiple times, taking risks on second-round pick Randy Gregory and 2015 free-agent Greg Hardy. It would seem they failed on both and will once again need to find a pass rusher to pair with Demarcus Lawrence. 

Tight End – Jason Witten has continued to play at a reliable level this season, but is obviously reaching the twilight of his hall-of-fame career. Gavin Escobar has been vastly underwhelming, and may not be on the team for much longer. These situations will force the Cowboy’s to address the position at some point, as much as they hate to imagine a world without Wittin sporting the star.

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