Cowboys Mock Draft: Dallas makes 2 trades up
The 2022 NFL Draft is next week and the Dallas Cowboys will be in the market for offensive line and wide receiver help. But, the problem is, there are plenty of other teams looking for players from those same positions. Another issue is the Cowboys only have one first-round pick and it’s not until 24th overall. Because of this, the team may want to consider some trades upward.
It is not common for the Cowboys to move up in the first round. The last time they did was in 2012 when they moved up to select Morris Claiborne, which sadly ended up being a disaster.
While that Claiborne trade didn’t turn out well, that should not deter the Cowboys from moving up again in this draft. If Dallas wants they want to get one of the draft’s top wide receivers, trading may be the way to do it. Jerry Jones even said this about moving up in the draft:
Jerry Jones said the Cowboys would be interested in trading up in this month’s draft pic.twitter.com/AJbXijPJY8
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) April 13, 2022
So, let’s see how adding some trades could work!
A Dallas Cowboys Mock Draft with multiple trades up
Trade Alert: The Dallas Cowboys receive picks 20 (1st round) ad 138 (4th round) from the Pittsburgh Steelers for picks 24 (1st round), and 88 (3rd round).
First-Round Pick (20th overall): Chris Olave, Wide Receiver, Ohio State
The Cowboys know they need a big-time replacement for Amari Cooper, so it was an easy decision for them to move up and select Ohio State star Chris Olave. The former Buckeye is a great combination of speed and route running.
I think trading up for Olave is a good idea because the Cowboys need to get ahead of the New England Patriots and Green Bay Packers, both of whom need help at wide receiver. Also, it is fair to think Olave will be the fourth receiver off the board, and he may be the last of that top tier.
Chris Olave on 20+ yard targets since 2019:
— PFF College (@PFF_College) April 14, 2022
🥇 29 catches (1st)
🥇 1,054 yards (1st)
🥇 19 TDs (1st)pic.twitter.com/q2dtZ8wT5E
Olave is on the list of the Cowboys’ pre-draft prospect visits, which also shows that there is clear interest. They are expected to be without Michael Gallup for a few weeks and Olave can slide right into the starting lineup playing effectively in the slot or outside.
He is as pro-ready as any receiver in this class. He always finds ways to get open due to his crafty releases off the line. Plus, his 4.39-second 40-yard dash will play anywhere, adding much-needed explosiveness to the offense.