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Dallas Cowboys 2019 Mock Draft: Way Too Early Mock

By Daniel Ruppert

ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 14: Leighton Vander Esch #55 of the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on October 14, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 14: Leighton Vander Esch #55 of the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on October 14, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /
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TUSCALOOSA, AL – OCTOBER 13: Isaiah Buggs #49 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts after a safety against the Missouri Tigers in the third quarter of the game at Bryant-Denny Stadium on October 13, 2018 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Alabama won 39-10. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
TUSCALOOSA, AL – OCTOBER 13: Isaiah Buggs #49 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts after a safety against the Missouri Tigers in the third quarter of the game at Bryant-Denny Stadium on October 13, 2018 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Alabama won 39-10. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Round 3 – Isaiah Buggs – Defensive Tackle – Alabama

With the contract for David Irving expiring, the Cowboys could (and probably should) look to move on from Irving for both money and the history of Irving. Even if they keep Irving, the Cowboys need some defensive line help. They aren’t known for true 1-technique defensive tackles, but Buggs should be able to play 1, 3, and 5 techniques. Basically in layman terms he can play along the whole defensive line.

Buggs is not the fastest guy and won’t wow anyone with his burst off of the line. He tends to use his lower body strength and power to push the pocket. This also helps him in the run game as he sheds blocks and overpowers to get to the ball carrier. If anything the Cowboys need just a little more help against the run. Buggs’ floor is high, although it doesn’t appear his ceiling is going to push him beyond a third round grade.

Buggs would be a solid addition to the defensive line with or without Irving. The Cowboys could easily look for someone in free agency, but it never hurts to add to either line. Guard or tackle could be picked here, as could safety. However, looking at who was available and the way the draft is laid out this year, defensive tackle was the safer pick.

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