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Cowboys Mock Draft 2023: Secondary addressed in 7-round mock

By Randy Gurzi

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JANUARY 11: Malachi Moore #13 of the Alabama Crimson Tide looks to the fans after the College Football Playoff National Championship football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Hard Rock Stadium on January 11, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. The Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes 52-24. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JANUARY 11: Malachi Moore #13 of the Alabama Crimson Tide looks to the fans after the College Football Playoff National Championship football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Hard Rock Stadium on January 11, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. The Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes 52-24. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) /
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Dec 30, 2021; Charlotte, NC, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks tight end Jaheim Bell (0) reacts after catching a touchdown pass in the first quarter during the 2021 Duke’s Mayo Bowl at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 4: Jaheim Bell, TE, South Carolina

There’s a chance the Cowboys lose Dalton Schultz next season due to the inability to come to terms on an extension before the July 15 deadline. Now Schultz will play on the franchise tag, and with Dallas highly unlikely to use that designation again in 2023, he could be priced out.

If so, Jake Ferguson will likely take over as the starter — provided he proves himself capable during his rookie season. From there, they will need a new reserve, which is where Jaheim Bell from South Carolina comes in.

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Bell is slightly undersized for the position at 6-foot-3 and 230 pounds, but he’s a weapon in the passing game. As a sophomore, he had 497 yards and five touchdowns for the South Carolina Gamecocks. He could be even more dangerous this season with Spencer Rattler now on board as their signal-caller.

Round 5: Mohamoud Diabate, LB, Utah

Micah Parsons is an absolute stud at linebacker and the Cowboys are hoping Jabril Cox can develop into a starter next to him. They do also have Leighton Vander Esch, but he’s unlikely to stick around beyond this season.

That’s why they add Mohamoud Diabate from Utah in Round 5. The 6-foot-3, 230-pound Diabate started his career at Florida and had 89 tackles last season. He spent time not only as a linebacker, but also on the edge, and has 5.5 sacks in his career.

Now at Utah, he should spend time primarily as a linebacker but could be an interesting weapon for Dan Quinn to employ.

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