Cowboys add fireworks on offense in 7-round 2024 mock draft

A 12-win campaign ended in disappointment for the Dallas Cowboys who were thoroughly outplayed by the Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card Round of the playoffs. That loss led to a feeling of hopelessness for the fan base but the truth is that this roster is still good enough to win, they just need a spark to get them fired up.

There will be some options in free agency but this front office has been rather hesitant to go after anyone who can command a large contract. That means they'll likely need any additional fireworks in 2024 to come from the draft. And in this mock, they're able to find that with a couple of explosive players on Day 2.

Round 1, Pick 24: Jackson Powers-Johnson, C, Oregon

Before diving into the exciting picks, the Cowboys use their first-round selection on Oregon center Jackson Powers-Johnson. Adding an offensive lineman is never a splashy move but as we've seen with Tyron Smith, Zack Martin, and Tyler Smith, it often leads to success for this front office.

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With Tyler Biadasz entering free agency, the Cowboys find a way to upgrade the position with this selection. Powers-Johnson played guard early in his career but was a breakout star in 2023 when he became the full-time center.

Listed at 6-foot-3 and 320 pounds, Powers-Johnson has an NFL-sized frame and is a plug-and-play starter. He's very athletic for an offensive lineman and is balanced when it comes to pass protection and run blocking. The Cowboys could also use a left tackle but Powers-Johnson is the best player at his position and is a great value selection at No. 24.