[tps_title]2017 Dallas Cowboys Mock Draft: Round 6, Pick 211[/tps_title]
Eddie Vanderdoes, DT, UCLA
To add depth at the defensive tackle position for the Cowboys, I decided to go with Eddie Vanderdoes in the sixth round of this mock draft. Vanderdoes would be a really good rotational player along the defensive line as a rookie and with time he could develop into a starting DT.
Vanderdoes is an enigma when comparing his 2014 game film to his 2016 game film (he missed 2015 with a knee injury). In 2014, he was a disruptive player, but didn’t look like the same player in 2016 after recovering from his knee injury.
He looked like he was a little out of shape in 2016 and I think that kind of limited him as a player. With better conditioning and a little more NFL coaching to fine-tune his skill set, he could be a steal in the sixth round.
I am in love with Fabian Moreau. I was so disappointed that he performed so well at the combine. I was hoping to snag him in the 3rd or at least in the second, but it’s clear we have to take him in the 1st. Godwin in the 2nd is a nice get and will replace Williams beautifully. After that, the only other pick I’m thrilled with is the last one: Muhammed. Nice diamond-in-the-rough there. Another one to think of is Joe Mathis from Washington. Before his injury, he was on par with Garrett as a player, although he didn’t have the junior season that Garrett had. Apparently Mathis grew up a lot before his senior season and the coaches and players raved about him when he was there his senior year. Not sure how much I like Vanderdoes though… seems like another Golden Cock to me.
Thanks for commenting Kevin. I would probably go a completely different direction in just about every round with the exception of Fabian Moreau if I do this over today.
I like Godwin, but I’d like him more in the 3rd. Just no chance he falls that far I’m afraid.
I like your draft but my dream DT is Larry Ogunjobi from Charlotte.
Albert, I’m not familiar with him. I’m going to have to check him out.
Changes with Sidney Jones gone with Achilles tear (instead of ahead of us in Rd 1 – drops him to Rd 3 maybe)? Paea signed (PFF rates it an upgrade)? Carroll joined? TWill re-signed?