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Here’s what our staff writers have to say about the Cowboys first three picks and ideal outcomes for them.
The Dallas Cowboys are almost on the clock. Who they will select in the first round remains uncertain. Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan has often been a fan favorite to be taken by Dallas in the first round and could very well be the pick. Still, it’s no longer a sure thing that he is even available at twelve, so where does that leave everyone else?
Some of our BTB staff writers put together a list of who they believe the Cowboys would take with their first three picks of the draft.
Brandon’s analysis: Back in March, Stephen Jones said, “We’re still open to looking at a really explosive number two that could upgrade us.” Golden is one of the more explosive wide receivers in the draft after running a 4.29 in the 40-yard dash at the NFL combine. Not only does he have the explosion to improve Dallas’ offense, but he also has the savvy route-running to open things up for CeeDee Lamb in the passing game. Shavon Revel is what’s known by fans as a “blue star special,” where a talented player falls to Dallas in the second round after his stock dropped due to injury. Not to mention, Dr. Dan Cooper, the Cowboys’ team doctor, did the surgery on Revel’s torn ACL. Tuten adds another level of explosion to Dallas’ running back room after averaging 6.3 yards per carry and could provide a similar skillset the Cowboys had in Tony Pollard. All three players had official visits with the team.
Brian’s analysis: All three of these players were 30 pre-draft visitors for the Cowboys and all fill immediate needs as upgrades to their given positions. Golden helps both CeeDee Lamb and Dak Prescott in the passing game with his speed and route-running ability and Judkins gives Dallas a physical, hard-nosed runner to be their new RB1. Turner is a relentless, disruptive DT with a nonstop motor who is equally effective against the run as he is as a pass rusher.
Dan’s analysis: With seven picks on Day 3 and a lot of remaining talent in the trenches, I wanted to focus on this arrangement of players. I’m just not on the Tet train like many others and want to lay up safe with a more balanced receiver who will still spark the Cowboys’ passing game. Matthew Golden is a box-checker...
