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Cowboys: Seven Round Mock Draft v2.0

By Daniel Ruppert

Aug 1, 2015; Oxnard, CA, USA; General view of inflatable Lombardi Trophy commemorating the Dallas Cowboys wins in Super Bowls XXX and XXVII and XII and XXVIII and VI (left), NFL shield logo and Wilson football at training camp at River Ridge Fields. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 1, 2015; Oxnard, CA, USA; General view of inflatable Lombardi Trophy commemorating the Dallas Cowboys wins in Super Bowls XXX and XXVII and XII and XXVIII and VI (left), NFL shield logo and Wilson football at training camp at River Ridge Fields. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 17, 2015; Clemson, SC, USA; Boston College Eagles defensive back Justin Simmons (27) intercepts the pass intended for Clemson Tigers wide receiver Artavis Scott (3) during the first quarter at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2015; Clemson, SC, USA; Boston College Eagles defensive back Justin Simmons (27) intercepts the pass intended for Clemson Tigers wide receiver Artavis Scott (3) during the first quarter at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 6 – Justin Simmons – Safety – Boston College

Simmons isn’t a name on a lot of radars, however watching him makes one wonder why. He is always around the ball and seems to read passes really well. While he will be slated for a sixth round, his special teams play will make him more than attractive at this point in the draft with all the skills to develop.

Simmons is the truest form of a ball hawk. He isn’t the strongest tackler, and won’t wow anyone with his single high coverage skills, but as a robber style safety will always seem to be around the ball. He will need to work on his man to man coverage skills and his angles, however it looks to all be fixable with some time put in. He has decent speed and can play gunner on special teams which could keep him around.

At this point in the draft it is about role players. Simmons is the typical type role player with upside that many teams grab in the last few rounds. While no one is saying Simmons will be the best safety on the team, he could be used for certain situations, which is better than nothing.

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