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Dallas Cowboys: Seven Round Mock v2.0 Combine Edition

By Daniel Ruppert

Mar 1, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett speaks to the media during the 2017 NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 1, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett speaks to the media during the 2017 NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 26, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Gareon Conley (8) gets the crowd into the game during the second quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won 30-27. Mandatory Credit: Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Gareon Conley (8) gets the crowd into the game during the second quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won 30-27. Mandatory Credit: Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 1 – Gareon Conley, CB, Ohio St.

Gareon Conley has shot up the boards this combine due to his 4.44 40 time and his cornerback best 6.68 in the cones. This kid has speed to keep up with any wide receiver in the NFL. He is 6′ 195 pounds which means he has the size to play with any number two receiver, and many of the number ones. He can also outsize and outrun many of the slots in the NFL as well.

He uses his hands well and reacts to the ball. He is a true press-man corner and plays better when asked to do so. He has really good hands which is something the Dallas Cowboys could use in their secondary. He is also pretty good at getting his head around in time to spot the ball.

Where Conley will need to improve is on crossing routes and off-man. When asked to do both he can get a little grabby if he feels he is losing the battle. He won’t wow you in run support, but also isn’t afraid to get in on a tackle.

If he is feeling behind against a receiver, he will sometimes try to predict routes more to make a play and may lose his man. Michigan was the game that showed this.

Conley can come in and make an impact pretty quickly, and with the style of defense the Dallas Cowboys use, he should fit the scheme well. If he is asked to play in zone, he could become a playmaker fairly quickly.

He will need to work on crossing routes, but if he is asked to cover the speed receiver, he should be able to lock them down pretty well.

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