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5 biggest needs for the Cowboys in the 2022 NFL Draft

By Terence Watson

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Cowboys, Micah Parsons
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 26: Micah Parsons #11 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates after a sack during the second half against the Washington Football Team at AT&T Stadium on December 26, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

4. Linebacker

After the Cowboys drafted Micah Parsons and Jabril Cox last season, it was apparent that this team was looking for more athletic linebackers than they currently had with Leighton Vander Esch and Jaylon Smith.

Both moves paid off as Parsons took the league by storm and Cox (before his injury) had started to take snaps away from Vander Esch after Smith was released. Unfortunately, Cox’s season ended early due to an ACL tear, so we will have to see what he can do when he returns.

Now that we know they are wanting more speed and depth at the position, America’s Team will be looking for a backup plan in case Cox doesn’t come back the same. Plus, if they want Parsons to be able to take snaps at edge rusher more often, they will need another talented linebacker to take his place. Vander Esch was oddly re-signed by the Cowboys after they neglected to take his fifth-year option ahead of 2021, but his best days seem to be behind him.

Potential Second Round Candidates

Nakobe Dean, Georgia 

Quay Walker, Georgia

Potential Third Through Fifth Round Candidates

Damone Clark, LSU

Brian Asamoah, Oklahoma

Chad Muma, Wyoming

Brandon Smith, Penn St.

Channing Tindall, Georgia

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