2020 NFL Draft: Dallas Cowboys 7-Round Mock Draft

2019 Starting LB’s: Leighton Vander Esch, Jaylon Smith, Sean Lee

Overshadowed in 2018 by first-round selection Devin White, Michael Divinity Jr.has shined as an inside linebacker at LSU in 2019. Divinity operated as a standard 4-3 inside linebacker dropping into coverage over the short-middle of the field. Along with his coverage, Divinity shows great pursuit and tracks the ball well through the backfield in the development of the play.

Even with current young stars Leighton Vander Esch and Jaylon Smith, Dallas needs to fill the inevitable void to be left by veteran star Sean Lee. Dallas’ 4-3 defense relies on linebackers who can contribute in coverage as well as against the run with a great pursuit and a high football IQ. Divinity would be a wonderful addition to an already strong linebacking corps and could be a rotational piece through the 2020 campaign.

2019 Starting RB: Ezekiel Elliott

*Compensatory selection for Cole Beasley*

The modern NFL offense has mostly abandoned the idea of a single feature-back. Dallas is one of the few teams who has stuck to their traditional roots and given a major contract to star running back Elliott. If you look at almost any NFL roster, there will be a designated number one back, and a complementing change of pace back who can bring in a different dimension of the offense.

J.J. Taylor is an undersized (5’6″) back out of Arizona who has drawn comparisons to Chicago Bears standout Tarik Cohen. His explosive burst and low center-of-gravity give him a unique ‘joystick-like’ style of play that make him a unique addition to any offense. Behind Elliott, Mike McCarthy could designate a section of the playbook to creating production for the Arizona standout.

2019 Starting WR’s: Amari Cooper, Randall Cobb, Michael Gallup

*Acquired via trade with Miami*

As a lanky 6’2″ receiver out of Florida, Cleveland showed promise as an over-the-top burner for the Gators. His lack of physical development limits his draftability for many teams, but Cleveland should only be viewed as a late-round waiver pick who can bring contributions on special teams day one.

Players such at the Patriots’ Matthew Slater have made careers being special teams elitists, and Cleveland will need to provide value as a gunner to make the roster for the 2020 season.

2019 Starting DE’s: Demarcus Lawrence, Robert Quinn

At 6’3″, 300 lbs, McTelvin Agim is a unique defensve line prospect who has shown the explosiveness to play the 5 technique but lacks the hip-bend to get around the corner of tackles. Much of his production has come as a 3 technique pass-rusher who can blow by guards with his combination of explosiveness and size.

Year one, Dallas could look to utilize Agim as a 3rd down specialist interior pass-rusher to matchup against sluggish guards from the 3 technique.