Cowboys 2016 NFL Draft: Todd McShay Predicts Dallas takes…
Oct 17, 2015; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish linebacker Jaylon Smith (9) celebrates with students after defeating the USC Trojans 41-31 at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Todd McShay, Sports Writer for ESPN released his first mock draft of the season today with the Cowboys picking at 6.
The final draft order is still to be decided and there’s the slim possibility that an unlikely run of wins will bump the Cowboys out of a prime picking position.
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McShay used ESPN’s Football Power Index to predict the draft order for now.
In his mock, McShay has two quarterbacks, two defensive lineman and a defensive back off the board before getting to the Cowboys.
McShay has the team returning to Notre Dame.
Does this pick bring as much hope as Zack Martin did when he joined from the Fighting Irish 18 months ago?
1. Tennessee Titans – Joey Bosa, DE, Ohio State Buckeyes
2. Cleveland Browns – Paxton Lynch, QB, Memphis Tigers
3. San Diego Chargers – Robert Nkemdiche, DT, Ole Miss Rebels
4. Baltimore Ravens – Jalen Ramsey, DB, Florida State Seminoles
5. San Francisco 49ers – Jared Goff, QB, California Golden Bears
6. Dallas Cowboys – Jaylon Smith, OLB, Notre Dame Fighting Irish
"“I won’t be surprised if the Cowboys spend an early-round pick in 2016 on a QB to be Tony Romo’s heir apparent. But with Lynch and Goff gone, Smith would be a good way for Dallas to bolster its front seven. He shows excellent range against the run and in coverage, and is a far more disruptive pass-rusher than his 4.5 career sacks would lead you to believe.” – McShay on the Cowboys drafting Smith"
So exactly who is Jaylon Smith and how can he help the Cowboys next season?
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