If the Cowboys get a top ten pick, which need should they fill first?

Nov 15, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) throws a pass as Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Tyrone Crawford (98) puts on the pressure during the second half of a football game at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers won 10-6. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

Defensive Tackle

Current Roster:
Jack Crawford
Tyrone Crawford
Nick Hayden
David Irving
Terrell McClain (IR)
Chris Whatley (IR)

2016 Free Agent Options:
Haloti Ngata
Brandon Mebane
Nick Fairley
Terrance Knighton
Damon Harrison
Tyrunn Walker
B.J. Raji
Mike Martin

2016 Draft Targets:
Robert Nkemdiche, DT, Ole Miss
A’Shawn Robinson, DT, Alabama
Kenny Clark, DT, UCLA
Jarran Reed, DT, Alabama
Sheldon Rankins, DT, Louisville

Analysis: It’s not secret, the Cowboys want a better one-technique defensive tackle to pair with Tyrone Crawford in the middle of their defensive line. One that is a run-stuffer who also has the ability to pass rush when needed. For years, the high-motored Nick Hayden has toiled at the position. But Hayden is a free agent at season’s end.

Undrafted rookie David Irving has looked strong in his first few outings. But some believe Irving is better suited at defensive end, and that he could spend more time there in 2016. Look for Dallas to try and fill that need in the draft, but not in the first round.

As for possible free agents signings, I’m not impressed by the list of possible available players. Instead, I believe the Cowboys will give veetran Terrell McClain every opportunity to win that starting role when he returns from his toe injury.

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