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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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Sep 26, 2015; Auburn, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers running back Roc Thomas (9) is brought down by Mississippi State Bulldogs defensive lineman Chris Jones (98) and defensive lineman Cory Thomas (34) during the third quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 26, 2015; Auburn, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers running back Roc Thomas (9) is brought down by Mississippi State Bulldogs defensive lineman Chris Jones (98) and defensive lineman Cory Thomas (34) during the third quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 3 – Chris Jones – Defensive Tackle – Mississippi St.

Jones is a monster on the defensive line and should be around at the top of the third round. He is a best player available pick and fills a huge need for the Cowboys. He has the strength and burst to get some pressure on the quarterback and can get into the backfield quickly.

His issues are that he plays very upright at times and if his initial burst doesn’t work he will lay off on the pass rush and hold his lane. Some coaching, and he could be part of the rotation that will get thrown at quarterbacks. He is really good against the run and plays with very good speed and agility for a man his size.

If Jones is around in the third he will make a good pick up for a good value. His name popped up quite a few times and watching some tape on him, he has some skills that can be used right away. At the top of the third round there were a lot of wide receivers and tight ends. While the Cowboys could look for a tight end here, pass rush was a bigger need.

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