As you know I’m not in the majority when it comes to drafting a running back, although, I am beginning to see a few more people jumping off the running back in the first round bandwagon. Here’s what I’m projecting right now:
#22: Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, CB, Tennessee State
I’ve seen a few mock drafts where DR.C is being taken as high as #14 overall. Its quite possible he could be gone by #22, but if he’s still there I’m taking him without hesitation. The Cowboys weakest link is the secondary, and with the exception of Newman and Hamlin, the rest of the secondary is barely an average unit.
#28: James Hardy, WR, Indiana
With a pick this late and if Hardy remains in the board at #28, I take him here, because he won’t last past the first picks of the 2nd round. Hardy brings size, speed, and great hands to the table. Our receivers are thin, especially with the probable release of Glenn in June. We haven’t picked up anyone in free agency. Unless some type of trade is made during the draft for an established, proven WR, then this is the year to pull the trigger on a receiver. I do like Sam Hurd, but that’s all we really have, and Crayton is not as good as I had hoped he would be under Garrett’s system.
Another strong candidate for #28 is Kenny Phillips, S, Miami. He’s being projected as a first rounder. I’ve seen him going early in the top 15, and late in the first round. I would not be surprised if the Cowboys take DRC and Phillips as the future of the secondary. Roy will be released next season, and we don’t know if Hamlin will get a long term deal yet, I would hope so, but we probably won’t know until sometime during the season.
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