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Predicting Cowboys’ Big Board based on pre-draft visits

By Jarrett Prendergast

Sep 18, 2021; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies offensive lineman Kenyon Green (55) in action during the game between the Texas A&M Aggies and the New Mexico Lobos at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2021; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies offensive lineman Kenyon Green (55) in action during the game between the Texas A&M Aggies and the New Mexico Lobos at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Chris Olave, Cowboys
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JANUARY 01: Chris Olave #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes reacts after his touchdown catch against the Clemson Tigers in the third quarter during the College Football Playoff semifinal game at the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 01, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) /

2. Chris Olave, Wide Receiver, Ohio State

The Cowboys’ front office put this team in a position where they must add another wide receiver. I think the guy they most want to add will be Chris Olave from Ohio State. While Olave is not the prototypical size for a receiver (6-10, 187lbs) he relies on his elite speed and route running to create separation with ease.

He also seamlessly fits into what the Cowboys are doing on offense. He is versatile, having success in both the slot and outside at Ohio State. To be exact, Olave had 872 snaps outside and 147 in the slot throughout his college career. According to Pro Football Focus, Olave has a career 4.9% drop rate, which is elite for a guy that saw plenty of downfield targets.

The Cowboys have not had a true deep threat in some time, so that should be a key attribute of whatever receiver they decide to take in this draft. Overall, Olave is well worth the 24th overall pick and the Cowboys should run to the podium if he is still available.

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