Dallas Cowboys Mock Draft: 7-round mock with help from 'The Beast'

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CORVALLIS, OR – SEPTEMBER 03: Oregon State Beavers defensive back Alex Austin (5) celebrates an interception with teammates Jaydon Grant (3) and Ryan Cooper Jr. (23) during the fourth quarter at Reser Stadium on September 3, 2022, in Corvallis, Oregon. Oregon State went on to win 34-17 against the Boise State Broncos. (Photo by Ali Gradischer/Getty Images) /

Alex Austin, Cornerback, Oregon State

Height: 6’1 Weight: 196lbs

Career Stats: 140 total tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 4 interceptions, 24 passes defended

The last pick is all about traits and Austin has plenty to choose from, whether it be his size, arm length, or just his ability to make plays on the football, you’re getting a player that can play with some development. Much like Winters, Austin will be able to contribute early on special teams while he works on his game though it shouldn’t take long for Austin to show the Cowboys how good of a player he can be, and with the lack of real talent at the bottom of the cornerback rotation he could be in a position to beat out some of these other cornerbacks.

Nice Pro Day for Oregon State CB Alex Austin (6011, 196).

Arm - 32”
Wing - 75 1/2”
40-4.53
Short shuttle- 4.22 (Would have ranked 3rd among CBs in Indy)
3C: 7.06 pic.twitter.com/sFIPWOdfzY
— Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) March 14, 2023

Dane Brugler Breakdown:

"Overall, Austin is a heady cover man and uses length to never stray too far from the route, but he is an average-twitch mover and lacks the explosiveness to easily make up false steps. He projects best in a predominantly zone scheme where he can work in short areas."

NFL Player Comparison: Bashaud Breeland (comparison via Mockdraftable.com)