The Dallas Cowboys were happy to pick twice in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft but will now have to patiently await their turn in Day 3 as they don't have a fourth rounder.
Even still, there should be chances to come away with projects at positions of need, including running back.
Let's dive into some of the best players that are available at positions the Cowboys could be looking into.
Running back
- Tennessee RB Jaylen Wright
- Wisconsin RB Braelon Allen
- Kentucky RB Ray Davis
- Notre Dame RB Audric Estime
- Memphis RB Blake Watson
- Oregon RB Bucky Irving
The Cowboys will be crossing their fingers for a guy they like to make it all the way down to 174th overall in the fifth round but there are many solid running back options on the board still.
It should be noted Bucky Irving was a Top 30 visit for them and could make sense in the fifth.
Wide receiver
- Oregon WR Troy Franklin
- UCF WR Javon Baker
- UNC WR Devontez Walker
- Virginia WR Malik Washington
- USC WR Brenden Rice
The Cowboys' need for a wide receiver shouldn't be underestimated. Brandin Cooks is headed for free agency in 2025 and Jalen Tolbert remains a question mark as WR3, let alone WR.
Taking a flyer on someone like Brenden Rice, Jerry Rice's son, could be smart.
Defensive tackle
- Oregon DT Brandon Dorlus
- LSU DT Mekhi Wingo
- Alabama DT Justin Eboigbe
- Baylor DT Gabe Hall
- LSU DT Jordan Jefferson
The Cowboys got their linebacker in Marist Liufau but make no mistake about it: Dallas' linebackers struggled in 2023 partly because of poor DT play. Osa Odighizuwa is a high-end three-tech starter but the team needs depth at both that position and nose tackle behind Mazi Smith.
Jordan Jefferson from LSU is a player I've consistently mocked to the Cowboys.
Cornerback
- Iowa State CB T.J. Tampa
- Notre Dame CB Cam Hart
- Missouri CB Kris Abrams-Draine
- Oregon CB Khyree Jackson
Just like you can't have enough wide receivers in an 11 personnel league, you can't have enough cornerbacks. The Cowboys have some decent depth in the defensive backfield but adding pure cornerbacks is a must in Day 3.
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