The 2019 NFL Combine has come and gone, which means it’s time to take another stab at predicting who the Dallas Cowboys could possibly take in the 2019 NFL Draft with each of their six draft picks. Surprisingly, things have changed significantly in just over a week from my 7-round pre-combine mock draft for the Cowboys, but I did have one holdover.
For this exercise I used Draft Network’s Mock Draft Machine to keep things as realistic as possible, and I can honestly say I couldn’t be happier with the way things turned out. But don’t take my word for it, take a look for yourself and let me know what you think.
Let’s get started…
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R2/26 – DAL: Chase Winovich, DE, Michigan
It didn’t go over too well with fans the last time the Dallas Cowboys drafted a defensive end out of Michigan, but I don’t think anyone would complain with this pick. Chase Winovich isn’t the lengthy DE (32 3/4″ arms) the Cowboys typically target, but he checks all of the other boxes. His nonstop motor and tenacity will endear him to Rod Marinelli and Cowboys fans alike, making him the perfect Randy Gregory replacement opposite DeMarcus Lawrence.
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R3/26 – DAL: Mecole Hardman, WR, Georgia
The Cowboys tried to add some speed to their offense last year when they traded for Tavon Austin, but unfortunately that experiment failed due to a groin injury that sidelined him for the majority of the season. In Mecole Hardman, Dallas would get another versatile speedster who could fill a variety roles like Austin. He would not only be an excellent Cole Beasley replacement, but a gadget player, return specialist, and gunner on special teams.
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R4/26 – DAL: Khalen Saunders, DT, Western Illinois
Don’t let the fact that Khalen Saunders is a defensive tackle out of a small school sway you, this guy would be an absolute steal for the Cowboys in the fourth-round. At 6’0″, 324 pounds, he would add some much-needed beef and versatility to the defensive line. He has the ability to play either the 1 or 3 technique, which is pretty much a must for a DT playing for Rod Marinelli. I believe he has the ability to be a Day 1 starter, but at the very worst he would be excellent in a rotational role.
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R4/34 – DAL: Foster Moreau, TE, LSU
I was actually one of the few who were on the Foster Moreau hype train before he put on a show at the NFL Combine. There he proved he has the athleticism to be a threat in the passing game at the next level and not just a blocking tight end. I actually think he compares favorably to Jason Witten based on their size and athleticism, and has the potential to follow in his footsteps. I’d let him learn for a year behind Witten and then take over as the TE1 next season.
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R5/27 – DAL: Isaiah Johnson, CB, Houston
Size and length are valued in the Kris Richard’s coverage scheme, and Isaiah Johnson passes those prerequisites with flying colors, measuring 6’2″, 208 with an impressive 33-inch arms. His 4.4 40-yard dash is also impressive, especially for a CB his size. He’s a converted WR with just two years at CB, so he’s still little raw. Luckily though that’s not a problem because he would likely sit for a season to develop and then potentially take over for Byron Jones or Anthony Brown when they become free agents next year.
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R7/27 – DAL: Bruce Anderson, RB, North Dakota State
If you’ve followed any of my previous work then you know I’m a big fan of Bruce Anderson’s. I think he would make an excellent complement to Ezekiel Elliott, giving the Cowboys a solid one-two punch. I’ve compared him to a poor man’s Alvin Kamara, so to get him this late in the draft would be an absolute bargain. I believe he is a mid-round pick personally, but the draft process hasn’t been kind to him. He had to miss the Senior Bowl due to an injury and was a surprise NFL Combine snub. His misfortune though is the Cowboys gain.
Last night i saw a mock draft for Dallas and said it was probably the worst mock draft I had seen I was wrong this one is what are people looking at don’t you see other guys way better other positions way better chase whatever his name is our first pick its a joke with the exception of Foster Moreau I would will out everything else thankfully whoever wrote this is not picking for us
You’re entitled to your own opinion, but I would personally be ecstatic if this is how the Cowboys draft turned out.
Yea and we wouldn’t be any better off than last year take this into consideration tank is about to be traded because he wants $22-23 million
I don’t think DeMarcus Lawrence is going anywhere. The Cowboys will end up paying him
Not that much the most I think they’ll go and should go is 5 years $105 million if doesn’t except that then talk to Oakland,colts and Packers about a trade sorry I don’t think he is worth $23-$24 million
He’s going to end up getting a contract similar to what Mack received from Chicago and it’s justified based on his play. He’s been just as good if not better these past few years.
First he had a good not great 2017 he declined by those standards in 2018 he was a non factor in alot of games khalil mack money yea not from Dallas he is good but not elite like that if he gets a khalil mack deal guarantee it won’t be from Dallas
We will have to agree to disagree here. I hate paying out that kind of money, but that’s the going market and what the Cowboys are eventually going to pay. I really don’t see him going anywhere.
Yea sorry but if he doesn’t agree on a 5 year $100 million he isn’t going to be a Cowboys
Brian I looked at the mock draft again some of those picks weren’t bad just didn’t like the first one chase whatever and the DT to short
I don’t disagree with that. I considered DE Christian Miller (Alabama) with the Cowboys first pick, but his injury history is concerning. I really like Saunders, but I agree with you about his size. Another DT I considered there was Trysten Hill (Central Florida). I think he’s a prototypical Marinelli guy.
Dexter Lawrence, renell wren and DeMarcus Christmas go check them out
I’m on board with the first two, but didn’t really like what I saw from Christmas
You want a mock here it is first before the draft you get Preston smith then go get Tyler eifert as your TE if he is healthy then tre Boston as your safety then duke Thomas as your backup running back then either Adam Humphreys or Jamison Crowder as your slot now you have a DE,TE, SAFETY,backup RB and slot wr then you can go into the draft with these need DT namely dexter lawrance clemson or renell wren OLINE, a thrid LB to go with jaylon Smith and leigleigand esch and later in the draft if you want backup QB now that’s a plan
Now who’s dreaming? Ha ha I don’t think the Cowboys will sign that many free agents. Preston Smith and Adam Humphrey will likely be out of their price range and they weren’t interested in Tre Boston last year, so probably won’t be interested again this year.