Dallas Cowboys 2017 Mock Draft: Chasing the White Whale

player. 123. Improving the defensive line doesn’t have to end with Garrett. There are other options in this draft class if one knows where to look. Tanzel Smart was a name that popped up a few times at the Senior Bowl. Though he’s somewhat undersized at 6’1″, his quickness and explosion make him a classic three-technique interior pass rusher. At worst he’ll make good depth but there is enough upside to become a starter.. DT. Tulane. Tanzel Smart . 4

player. 123. Terrance Williams is going to be a free agent. This will put pressure on the Cowboys to keep the wide receiver position bolstered around Dak Prescott during a vital development period. K.D. Cannon is far from polished as a pass catcher with a limited route tree and average size. However, he has game-breaking vertical speed that could become devastating if cultivated properly. In the meantime he could be lethal off play action in that run-heavy system.. WR. Baylor. K.D. Cannon . 3

OG. Tennessee State. Jessamen Dunker . 5. player. 123. Don’t expect the Cowboys to go the entire draft without at least trying to bolster the depth along the offensive line. Retaining Leary will keep the left guard position intact, but they will still need a body behind him. Jessamen Dunker showed a lot of intriguing promise at the Senior Bowl. He’s quite an athlete for that position but it became clear his core strength isn’t there yet. Given some time, this could end up being a hidden gem.