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Cowboys: Seven Round Mock Draft v1.0

By Daniel Ruppert

Feb 3, 2016; San Francisco, CA, USA; General view of Super Bowl XXVII ring to commemorate the Dallas Cowboys 52-17 victory over the Buffalo Bills on January 31, 1993 at the NFL Experience at the Moscone Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 3, 2016; San Francisco, CA, USA; General view of Super Bowl XXVII ring to commemorate the Dallas Cowboys 52-17 victory over the Buffalo Bills on January 31, 1993 at the NFL Experience at the Moscone Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 31, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Michigan State Spartans defensive end Shilique Calhoun (89) during the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2015 Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Michigan State Spartans defensive end Shilique Calhoun (89) during the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2015 Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 2 – Shilique Calhoun – Defensive End – Michigan St.

Shilique Calhoun kept popping up as a potential pick. While there was a few drafts that had running back Kenneth Dixon being selected here, Calhoun made more sense in the long run. This was a best player available in some senses, but between running back or pass rush, the pass rush made a lot more sense.

Calhoun can be an absolute beast as a pass rusher. He had 10.5 sacks last season and another 14.5 tackles for a loss. Simply put, Calhoun gets pressure on quarterbacks and gets into the backfield. He does lack some aggressiveness, however with some coaching, he should be just fine. He has lateral speed and good burst. Where he will struggle is when the tight end helps out to block him, but he has all the tools to improve this.

His ability as a pass rusher and athletic ability should warrant a second look on draft day. If there is any team in the league that could use someone like Calhoun it is the Dallas Cowboys. If he is there with about the tenth pick in the second round, he should be scooped up.

Next: Round Three - First Pick

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