Dallas Cowboys full 2021 NFL mock draft

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SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 30: Ifeatu Melifonwu #23 of the Syracuse Orange intercepts the ball as Waydale Jones #80 of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons attempts to strip the ball from him during the first half of an NCAA football game at the Carrier Dome on November 30, 2019, in Syracuse, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images) /

Dallas Cowboys mock draft – Fourth Round

Scouting Report. Syracuse. 116. Pick Analysis. CB. Ifeatu Melifonwu. player. 123

Given the Cowboys’ desperate need for help in the secondary it makes sense to spend another draft pick on the cornerback position. While Samuel could be an immediate contributor in the slot, Melifonwu could be a good developmental corner on the outside.

The thing that stands out for Melifonwu is his length and wingspan, which makes him an ideal fit for Quinn’s defensive scheme which relies on big physical corners to make plays in zone coverage. Melifonwu could be a nice guy to target early in the fourth round with the potential for huge upside.

Pick Analysis. DE. Shaka Toney. 139. Scouting Report. Penn State. player. 123

This pick is projected to be a compensatory selection and the Cowboys can use it to take a swing on adding some pass-rush potential with Toney, who turned some heads at the Senior Bowl. A defensive end at Penn State, Toney has the frame to be an edge-rushing outside linebacker in the NFL.

Since there are a few capable edge rushers on Dallas’ roster, the pick of Toney here is a long-term bet that he develops into a solid starter as a pro. Toney can contribute right away as a pass-rushing specialist on third downs, something that can help the defense right away.

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