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Dallas Cowboys: Mock Draft, Post Gregory News

By Daniel Ruppert

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 29: Dallas Cowboys' owner Jerry Jones looks on during the College Football Playoff Semifinal Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Clemson Tigers at AT&T Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 29: Dallas Cowboys' owner Jerry Jones looks on during the College Football Playoff Semifinal Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Clemson Tigers at AT&T Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images) /
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COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 10: Isaiah Woullard #26 of the Mississippi Rebels is tackled by Daylon Mack #34 of the Texas A&M Aggies in the second quarter at Kyle Field on November 10, 2018 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 10: Isaiah Woullard #26 of the Mississippi Rebels is tackled by Daylon Mack #34 of the Texas A&M Aggies in the second quarter at Kyle Field on November 10, 2018 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) /

Round 2 – Daylon Mack – Defensive Tackle – Texas A&M

With the impending suspension of Randy Gregory for an indefinite period of time and David Irving being David Irving, the need for defensive line help bumps up a little. There was no doubt the Cowboys already needed to look at the position and they fill it in the second round of the draft. I am assuming the Cowboys get Earl Thomas or another safety in free agency, so defensive tackle is the pick.

Mack confused me while watching his tape a little. He gets off the ball really quick, but his pass rush isn’t anywhere near consistent. However, he sheds blocks well and plays the run well enough to be a starter day one. I am not sure if his pass rush issues are hand usage or not enough in his toolkit yet, but I believe with his size and speed he has the ability to get a pass rush with some teaching. Rod Marinelli should be able to unlock his abilities.

I think he fits because right away he can be used in a typical Marinelli rotation right off the bat in run situations. If he can develop his pass rush a little more he could be a complete defensive tackle and a solid piece along the front line. If he can get his balance and hand usage better he can be a star.

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