Cowboys get Dak Prescott 2 stud playmakers in 7-round 2023 NFL Mock Draft

With the 2023 NFL Draft nearly here, it felt like a good time to take another shot at a Dallas Cowboys mock draft.

The good news is, they have done a solid job adding talent on both sides of the ball this offseason. They have just one pick in each round following a couple of trades but with few holes, they can really look for the best value in each round.

That's what happens here, although they do also fill some major needs, including landing a stud tight end with their first pick.

Cowboys Selection Round 1, No. 26: Dalton Kincaid, TE, Utah

Dallas did well to retain some of their key free agents but one that got away was Dalton Schultz. The former fourth-round pick from Stanford developed into a real weapon for the Cowboys but then left for Houston on a one-year deal worth roughly $9 million.

With him gone, Jake Ferguson is slated to be the starter but the Cowboys add another option here in Dalton Kincaid from Utah. Kincaid is a 6-foot-4, 246 pound prospect known for his fluid movements and vacuum hands.

He might not be a star when it comes to run blocking but neither was Schultz. He can, however, provide the same insurance in the middle of the field for Dak Prescott.

Cowboys Selection Round 2, No. 58: Tyrique Stevenson, CB, Miami

Kelvin Joseph hasn't turned into the No. 2 cornerback that he was supposed to be which led to the Cowboys making a move for Stephon Gilmore. While he's going to be the short-term answer, they need to find someone capable of starting across from Trevon Diggs long-term.

Enter Tyrique Stevenson from Miami. Listed at 6-foot- and 198 pounds, he might not have the lentgh Dan Quinn favors but he's still got more than enough size. He's also an explosive athelte who recorded 11 pass defenses and three picks for the Hurricanes following his transfer from Georgia.

Cowboys Selection Round 3, No. 90: Zacch Pickens, DT, South Carolina

With their third-round pick, the Cowboys now go after a defensive lineman as they bring in Zacch Pickens from South Carolina. Listed at 6-foot-4 and 291 pounds, Pickens looks the part of an NFL defensive tackle but never truly saw the production that was expected of him with the Gamecocks.

In four seasons, he had 131 tackles, 11.5 for a loss, and 7.5 sacks. However, he tested incredibly well, landing in the top 10 at his position for his athletic score at the Scouting Combine. Pickens ran the 40-yard dash in 4.89 seconds, had 22 bench reps, and ran the 10-yard split in 1.74 seconds.

There were really no drills where he looked bad, which helps him land near the end of Day 2. For Dallas, he's a talented player who can be molded into a playmaker by Dan Quinn.

Cowboys Selection Round 4, No. 129: Roschon Johnson, RB, Texas

Speaking of playmakers, Dallas lands one here as they pick up Roschon Johnson from Texas. A complete stud, Johnson is a powerful runner at 6-foot-0 and 219 pounds. He's not a burner by any means (4.58 in the 40-yard dash) but he's hard to bring down when he has a fill head of steam.

Johnson was overshadowed by Bijan Robinson but would have been a star anywhere else. In the end, his role as the No. 2 back for the Longhorns could be a blessing for Dallas.

Not only does he have far less tread on the tires than other workhorse backs, but he's also used to sharing the load — as is Tony Pollard. That means the running back committee would be better than ever in Big D.

Cowboys Selection Round 5, No. 169: Olusegun Oluwatimi, IOL, Michigan

Dallas lost Connor McGovern in free agency this offseason and that's led to the belief they need to add a guard early in the draft. Now, they might decide to do this if the right player were on the board but in this mock, it made more sense to wait — and they wound up with options.

At No. 169, they could go with Antonio Mafi from UCLA who is a bulldozer in the ground game. Or, they could land Olusegun Oluwatimi from Michigan. Oluwatimi played center for the Wolverines but can also line up at guard and in the end, it's that versatility that lands him in Dallas.

Not only does he have a shot at winning the left guard job but he could be the top reserve center as well, which helps when deciding who to dress on game day.

Cowboys Selection Round 6, No. 212: Jake Witt, OT, Northern Michigan

Jake Witt has come from nowhere and is being considered a potential steal. The Northern MIchigan product is an athletic freak and the only question here is whether or not he really would be on the clock at No. 212. If so, he makes far too much sense to pass on.

Witt could quickly become the swing tackle for Dallas and he even has starting potential down the road.

Cowboys Selection Round 7, No. 244: Jalen Graham, LB, Purdue

Right now, linebacker doesn't feel like much of a need. Leighton Vander Esch is returning and Damone Clark had surpassed Anthony Barr by the end of the season. There's also Micah Parsons, who is the best defender on this team.

But with Clark moving into the starting lineup, some depth is needed. That's where Jalen Graham comes in. The Purdue prospect would also be asked to help on special teams due to the exit of Luke Gifford, and as a rookie, that will be his key to seeing the field.