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Dallas Cowboys Pre-Draft Visits: Who and Why?

By Lauren Draper-Wood

Jan 1, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Ezekiel Elliott (15) carries the ball as Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive lineman Romeo Okwara (45) defends during the second half in the 2016 Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Ezekiel Elliott (15) carries the ball as Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive lineman Romeo Okwara (45) defends during the second half in the 2016 Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 28, 2015; Starkville, MS, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Dak Prescott (15) runs onto the field before the game against the Mississippi Rebels at Davis Wade Stadium. Mississippi won 38-27. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2015; Starkville, MS, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Dak Prescott (15) runs onto the field before the game against the Mississippi Rebels at Davis Wade Stadium. Mississippi won 38-27. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports /

What does the current list of visitors tell us? Well, it gives an idea of the positions the Cowboys are focusing on. Six quarterbacks, five running backs and five defensive line prospects are currently penciled in.

Perhaps most notable are the names that aren’t listed. Dak Prescott has been a name that continues to be linked to the Cowboys. A third-fourth round prospect that needs work, but has a high ceiling.

Drafting Prescott would allow the Cowboys to nab a quarterback capable of backing up Tony Romo, but more importantly able to take over the mantle from number 9 when the time comes.

The fact Prescott has already met with the Cowboys on a number of occasions could mean they’re confident in their knowledge of the Mississippi State quarterback. Or as Brandon George from the Dallas Morning News suggests; the lack of a visit could just be there to cause a smokescreen.

"“I think there is interest there. Cowboys QBs coach Wade Wilson spent face-to-face time with Dak Prescott three times over the last three months in three different states. That would be a lot of effort for just a smokescreen. But they’re doing their homework on several QBs and should be prepared to take one in the first 4 rounds.”"

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