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Dallas Cowboys draft: Applying 2019 needs to 2018 options

By Brad Austin

SANTA CLARA, CA - OCTOBER 22: (L) Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones stands on the field prior to their NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on October 22, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA - OCTOBER 22: (L) Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones stands on the field prior to their NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on October 22, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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Facing a late draft start, the Dallas Cowboys will need to mine for gold. Applying 2019 needs, these were the treasures available in 2018.

The Dallas Cowboys have openly shared their top needs in the upcoming 2019 draft. Defensive end, defensive tackle, safety, and tight end are high on the radar.

Without selecting until pick No. 58, the front office will need to do their homework to unearth lesser heralded treasures. With four picks between 58-136, there will be options that could immediately help this team.

To get a concrete picture of the immediate contributions that can be located, a worthy exercise is done by applying 2019 needs to the available options in 2018.

Below is an illustration of the players Dallas could’ve added in last year’s draft using 2019 parameters. The six best options at high need positions is listed (in order of selection) for the team’s top four 2019 picks, along with rookie statistics.

PICK 58 (Second Round)

Defensive end:  Lorenzo Carter (NYG) – 43 tackles, 10 QB hits, 4 sacks (66)

Safety:  Justin Reid (HOU) – 88 tackles, 10 deflections, 3 interceptions (68)

Defensive tackle:  B.J. Hill (NYG) – 48 tackles, 8 QB hits, 5.5 sacks (69)

Defensive tackle:  Derrick Nnadi (KAN) – 35 tackles, 0 QB hits, 0 sacks (75)

Defensive end:  Sam Hubbard (CIN) – 39 tackles, 9 QB hits, 6 sacks (77)

Tight end:  Mark Andrews (BAL) – 34 catches, 552 yards, 3 touchdowns (86)

PICK 90 (Third Round)

Safety:  Ronnie Harrison (JAX) – 32 tackles, 3 deflections, 1 interception (93)

Defensive tackle:  Harrison Phillips (BUF) – 35 tackles, 2 QB hits, 0 sacks (96)

Tight end:  Ian Thomas (CAR) – 36 catches, 333 yards, 2 touchdowns (101)

Tight end:  Chris Herndon (NYJ) – 39 catches, 502 yards, 4 touchdowns (107)

Defensive end:  Da’Shawn Hand (DET) – 27 tackles, 2 QB hits, 3 sacks (114)

Safety:  Jordan Whitehead (TAM) – 75 tackles, 4 deflections, 0 interceptions (117)

PICK 128 & 136 (Fourth Round)

Defensive end:  John Franklin-Myers (LAR) – 10 tackles, 0 QB hits, 2 sacks (135)

Defensive tackle:  Maurice Hurst (OAK) – 31 tackles, 3 QB hits, 4 sacks (140)

Defensive tackle:  Bilal Nichols (CHI) – 28 tackles, 7 QB hits, 3 sacks (145)

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Safety:  Tre Flowers (SEA) – 67 tackles, 6 deflections, 0 interceptions (146)

Safety:  Foyesade Oluokun (ATL) – 91 tackles, 1 deflection, 0 interceptions (200)

Tight end:  Jordan Thomas (HOU) – 20 catches, 215 yards, 4 touchdowns (211)

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