It seems like just yesterday we were gearing up for last year’s Senior Bowl and all the hype and speculation surrounding the draft was running rampant. Gosh, where does the time go? Another NFL season has come and pretty much gone, and here we are in the exact same position as last year. Once again, the Dallas Cowboys playoff hopes come down to the last game of the season. That being said, the Cowboys need to get better, and building a better team starts with the draft, so I am going to join in the fun and post my first Dallas Cowboys 2013 Mock draft.
If the Dallas Cowboys lose to the Washington Redskins on Sunday night, they will more than likely have the 18th pick in the 2013 NFL draft. It has been obvious all year long that the Dallas Cowboys major weakness is the offensive line. If I had to prioritize. I would say the defensive line takes a close second because it is lacking as well. If there is one thing that is certain, it is that the game of football is won in the trenches. You will clearly see in this mock that I draft for need, not for flash. The loss of Josh Brent, and possibly Anthony Spencer creates the need for a solid NT and an OLB as well. I listed my current top 3 players for each round.
Keep in mind that things will most likely change. As the 2013 season draws closer, I will do periodic updates. After the Senior Bowl and the combine, I will post an analysis for each player in my mock. My final mock draft will list my player of choice for each round along with my analysis.
1st. Round
Sep 1, 2012; Arlington, TX, USA; Michigan Wolverines tackle Taylor Lewan (77) during the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Cowboys Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Taylor Lewan, OT
Height/Weight: 6-7 310
School: Michigan | Conference: BIG10
College Experience: Junior | Hometown: Scottsdale, AZ
Oct 20, 2012; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A
Jake Matthews, OT
Height/Weight: 6-5 305
School: Texas A&M | Conference: SEC
College Experience: Junior | Hometown: Missouri City, TX
November 3, 2012; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive linesman Barrett Jones (75) against the LSU Tigers during a game at Tiger Stadium. Alabama defeated LSU 21-17. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Barrett Jones. C/OG
Height/Weight: 6-4 305
School: Alabama | Conference: SEC
College Experience: Senior | Hometown: Memphis, TN
2nd. Round
Oct. 5, 2012; Provo, UT, USA; Brigham Young Cougars linebacker Ezekiel Ansah (47) grabs hold of Utah State Aggies running back Kerwynn Williams (25) during the first quarter at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Douglas C. Pizac-USA TODAY Sports
Ezekiel Ansah, DE/OLB
Height/Weight: 6-5 270
School: Brigham Young | Conference: IA
College Experience: Senior | Hometown: Accra, Ghana
Nov 24, 2012; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers senior offensive linesman Dallas Thomas (71) before thte game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports
Dallas Thomas, OT
Height/Weight: 6-5 310
School: Tennessee | Conference: SEC
College Experience: Senior | Hometown: Baton Rouge, LA
November 24, 2012; West Lafayette, IN, USA; Purdue Boilermakers defensive tackle Kawann Short (93) waits for the snap against the Indiana Hoosiers at Ross Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sandra Dukes-USA TODAY Sports
Kawann Short, DT
Height/Weight: 6-3 315
School: Purdue | Conference: BIG 10
College Experience: Junior | Hometown: East Chicago, IN
3rd. Round
September 22, 2012; Gainesville FL, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Larry Warford (67) and guard Zach West (75) block against the Florida Gators in the second quarter at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Larry Warford, OG
Height/Weight: 6-3 343
School: Kentucky | Conference: SEC
College Experience: Senior | Hometown: Richmond, KY
Sep 15, 2012; Los Angeles, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins player Datone Jones (97) celebrates with quarterback Brett Hundley (17) after catching a 17-yard touchdown pass against the Houston Cougars at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kriby Lee/Image of Sport-USA TODAY Sports
Datone Jones, DE
Height/Weight: 6-4 275
School: UCLA | Conference: PAC12
College Experience: Senior | Hometown: Compton, CA
Dec 1, 2012; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Montee Ball (28) runs away from Nebraska Cornhuskers safety Daimion Stafford (3) in the second quarter during the Big Ten championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Montee Ball, RB
Height/Weight: 5-11 215
School: Wisconsin | Conference: BIG10
College Experience: Senior | Hometown: Wentzville, MO
(Ball is an exception to my rule. If he is on the board when the Cowboys draft in the 3rd round, this is a no brainer with Felix being in a contract year and Murray’s injury issues.)
Topics: Barrett Jones, Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Cowboys 2013 Draft, Taylor Lewan
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