Cowboys Mock Final

I know there is no way we end up w/ all these players because of the draft picks being forced onto the cap and Jerruh likes to get future picks and will move around most likely more than any other team but its fun to see who we can get. Opinions are welcome but if you think the pick is bad, then put down a prospect you would choose at that position.Also this will be the last unless Austin leaves. It will be fun to have back to back picks in the second but Miles has gotten better each year and I have hope that he will have a breakout year that matches his potential. Back on to the mock.

2nd Round pick #51- Duke Robinson OG, Oklahoma (6-5 329 pounds) ---- Robinson played LG which is what we need. We don’t need for him to step in day one but w/ both Kosier and Holland going down and the Cowboys wanting to balance run/pass ratio we need a Guard that will team with Gurode and Davis to maul opponents and help us run up the gut. I have been against this pick thinking that we have other needs that are more pressing but Duke is the best player available and will be dynamic for us in the run game.

3rd Round pick #69- Chip Vaughn SS, Wake Forest (6-2 221) ----- Explosive hitter that biggest concerns were his speed but ran an unofficial 4.36 at the Combine (4.42 official). High Character, hard worker that has only played 2 years on defense and has improved greatly the past 2 years.

4th Round pick #101- Dorell Scott NT, Clemson (6-3 312) --- Was supposed to compete for the Outland Trophy before the season but a knee injury slowed him down. He is a hard worker and was a leader at Clemson. Has impressive quickness for a 300+ pounder and will be good in pursuit (4.96 40 time).

4th Round pick #117- Brandon Tate WR, North Carolina (6-0 183) ---- Dynamic punt returner and receiver which will be a steal if he returns fully healthy. It will give us a punt returner that can take it to the house at anytime and will also become a very good slot guy because of his quickness.

5th Round pick #156 – Augustus Parrish OT, Kent State (6-4 303) --- Has the quickness to keep up with speed rushers and uses his arms well to hold off rushers. Has a mean streak.

5th Round pick #166 – Frantz Joseph ILB, Florida Atlantic (6-1 242) ---- Nasty hitter which will surprise with his instinct in pass coverage. Will become James’ longtime sidekick.

5th Round pick #172 – Chris Baker NT, Hampton (6-2 326) ---- Another 300+ pounder that ran under 5 seconds (4.94) and is a good pass-rusher for an inside guy as evidenced by his 8.5 sacks. Will be the wide body we need but can also rush the passer.

6th Round pick #197 – Nathan Brown QB, Central Arkansas (6-1 219) ---  He compares to Romo so that’s a positive. A mobile QB that dominated lesser competition that will have a few years to learn before he is thought of as the number 1 backup.

6th Round pick #208 – Lee Robinson OLB, Alcorn State (6-2 249) --- Ultra productive OLB that can do it all, 111 tackles, 10.5 for a loss, 3.5 sacks, 3 INTs, and 3 forced fumbles. Will start on ST but make his way to backing up Ware/Spencer….might push Spencer.

7th Round pick #210 – Marcus McClinton FS, Kentucky (6-0 210) --- Could be a steal. Has had injury issues but if healthy is a good coverage safety. Needs some good coaching. A reliable open field tackler but will sometimes go for the knockout hit instead of wrapping up. Good speed and good instincts. Very productive as well, 10 INTs and 8 FF for his career at Kentucky.

7th Round pick #227 – Brice McCain CB, Utah (5-9 185) ---- Small but Ultra quick, has been timed by coaches at 4.19. Official pro day time is 4.33. 3 Year starter and had 21 pass defended in his career. Also returned kickoffs.