"I wanted to fill needs with the picks the Cowboys own without crazy trades. I could see the front office staying patient in this draft after filling several needs during free agency. This draft isn't about fixing every need in one weekend. It's about layering talent, creating competition, and building a roster that can survive a long season and still be standing when it matters most."
"If Caleb Downs is available, which I believe he will be, because teams in the top-10 of this draft want to get premium position players on a rookie contract. Downs brings a level of versatility the Cowboys have been missing on the back end and does it in a way that elevates everyone around him. He can rotate deep, come downhill in the run game, handle tight ends and hold up against slot receivers while still playing under control."
The mock draft prioritizes roster balance by using only the Cowboys' owned picks and avoiding large trades. The plan emphasizes patience after addressing several needs in free agency. Round 1, pick 12 targets Caleb Downs, a versatile safety who can rotate deep, support the run, match tight ends, and cover slot receivers while processing plays quickly and enabling a faster, more aggressive defense. Round 1, pick 20 targets CJ Allen, a disciplined linebacker familiar with outside linebacker coach Chidera Uzo-Diribe, who wins with leverage, balance, and awareness and fits into a system that builds competition and depth.
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