Dallas Cowboys 2017 NFL Draft: Seven Round Mock 4.0
![October 1, 2016; Pasadena, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins defensive lineman Takkarist McKinley (98) brings down Arizona Wildcats quarterback Khalil Tate (14) during the second half at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports October 1, 2016; Pasadena, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins defensive lineman Takkarist McKinley (98) brings down Arizona Wildcats quarterback Khalil Tate (14) during the second half at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/TheLandryHat-cover-d859ab2e65e01c4bdcc899d31d340e7e5d8846c10b4832b96552da0d30649086.jpg)
Round 4 (132nd overall)
Justin Evans- 6′ 195 pounds- safety- Texas A&M
Evans is a talented athlete that plays way bigger than his listed size.
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He is a willing tackler that packs a devastating punch as a run stopper.
He is a rare strong safety that has plus coverage skills.
Evans closes quickly on the ball and takes aggressive angles, which can be both a positive and negative trait.
During his two seasons as an Aggie, Evans recorded a total 165 tackles, 11 pass defends and five interceptions.
If it weren’t for a solid safety class, Evans is likely a 2nd day draft selection.
Pairing the hard hitter with impressive range with Byron Jones gives the Cowboys one of the most athletic safety duos in the NFL.