Brett's Cowboys Corner

As crazy as the rumors have been for this years draft. It would easily become my favorite draft of all time if the Raiders went another direction. But ill give them the benefit that they are too smart to mess this one up.

The Jets have been locked to take Reese for a few months now. There have been some talks about David Bailey being a pick here. Although the Jets GM said not to look into it, I find it odd they would cancel their visit with Bailey and then take him…why not visit?

There has been a lot of smoke with Love to the Cardinals. This stems from the Cardinals wanting to trade out of the pick and not being able to find a dance partner. Adam Scheftner reported the interest of Love this morning, that is, unless its a smoke screen for an offensive lineman.

This pick had been Jeremiyah Love for me this entire process. While I am interested to see where Love goes, I think if he goes 3 to Arizona, this allows a no-brainer for Tennessee. A perfect fit for Robert Salah and they land the best pure pass rusher in this class.

The talks with the Giants, owning two top-10 picks is they will go offense & defense. I don’t see them double-dipping, but John Harbaugh would not let Caleb Downs pass him twice…I think Downs is a strong consideration here. But knowing Styles is gone by 7 if they don’t go with him here.

It is hard to mock trades. I think this draft will have some crazy ones. This pick here at 6, I don’t think will be made by the Cleveland Browns. But keeping everyone in their spot. This is a great tackle that can help them out.

The Commanders have been linked to defense for the majority of this process. I think that will remain true but there is a chance if their particular guys get wiped out, they like these receivers. Tate or Tyson. Styles will be the first choice and Downs was second.

The Saints will look to pair a weapon up with Tyler Shough. Saints have been linked to the possibility of taking Rueben Bain here, or they could stick to offense.

Peter Schrager originally mocked a trade down with the Cowboys and ultimately selected Bain. The talks about Bain to KC have only heated up since the mock. The team that takes Bain will not be concerned with his arm length, which ultimately makes him fall. The Chiefs have also been linked to Delane.

Trade from Cincinnati

After trading away Dexter Lawrence, the Giants will look to add an offensive weapon to Jaxson Dart’s team. New York gets two great players on both sides of the ball here.

The Dolphins are cooking up something odd here. With a new GM, it is common to see teams trade back and collect picks but there have been rumors to do something big and maybe trade up in this draft. I have heard offensive tackle or cornerback. But recently the name Keldric Faulk has been floating around.

Delane comes full circle with Dallas. I mocked him here after the Super Bowl and after fighting through trade-up rumors, Bain dropping, and even some WR talk. Delane ends up being the one to fall to Dallas. I think the only realistic trade partner is Kansas City to jump NYG.

Trade from Atlanta

The Rams continue to add weapons and squeeze everything out of Matthew Stafford. This has been a popular spot with ESPN and Mel Kiper for Lemon. Given the current uncertainty of age and legal issues for the Rams WR room. This is a great spot of the future.

After losing some players on the interior line, the Ravens look to beef it up with some lost power. Vega has been a solid player and not talked about super highly but similar to Tyler Booker last year. Start him for 5 years and not worry about the position again.

The Bucs lost a big offensive weapon in Mike Evans. Their WR room is fine, but they lack a big TE pass catcher, and are in a perfect position to grab one. This is a great fit for an offense that is ready to compete.

Trade from Indianapolis

Cooper has risen up draft boards and fought to have his name considered with the top guys. I think the Jets will look to add to their receiver room with Garrett Wilson (off injury) and a bunch of maybes. Sure the QB needs to be addressed, but they don’t exist here.

This is one of the hardest spots of the draft, where will the tackles go? I don’t think Freeling would be the 2nd tackle at 17…no way. But I can’t find spots for them to go. Detroit needs a tackle after losing Taylor Decker.

After losing Harrison Smith, this has become a favorite replacement in the mock world. Thieneman is a great choice for a defensive leader, he can be the center of the defense and plays physically.

A perfect bit of speed to complement Tetoria McMillan. This will help transition an offense to the next step as they snuck into the playoffs last year. Joe Person at The Athletic believes KC is the perfect wipe out scenario if Carolina loses Sadiq.

Trade from Green Bay

Lawrence has been talked about to Dallas a bunch in the past few days, along with Colton Hood (but I have Dallas taking a CB at 12). I think 20 is a potential trade-down target, maybe Houston? But this is a high motor edge they like. I previously mocked Linebacker CJ Allen here, still possible but I don’t think they are as high on him anymore.

The Steelers will add some protection on the offensive line and look towards Kayden Proctor as recent draft buzz suggests. There is hope that their ideal WR falls to them.

The Chargers fielded 24 unique offensive line combinations last season. The fall of the offensive line in this draft makes it a clear spot for the Chargers. They may go Peter Woods or take a shot on the injury guy, Jermod McCoy.

Here’s the run on tackles. Looking to replace Lane Johnson, the Eagles will grab a developmental power guy to take over the right side.

Trade from Jacksonville

There have been a lot of rumors about the Browns addressing the offensive line and wide receiver in Round 1. They got the tackle at No. 6. Now they get a big-bodied WR at 24.

The Bears grab a pair with Montez Sweat. Young is a powerful run stopper and has been rising up the mocks this month. The Bears haven’t used a top-50 pick on an edge rusher since Leonard Floyd went ninth in 2016.

There has been a lack of DTs in this mock. They haven’t been as highly regarded as in years past. The Bills need some offensive weapons but are wiped out here. I think Woods can be a big help in run defense, desperately needed in Buffalo.

After bringing in Osa Odighizuwa, the 49ers want to stabilize their defensive line. The age concerns have caused Messidor to take a drastic fall here, but if he is an NFL-ready guy, he can help the 49ers get back into the postseason immediately.

Johnson has received some first-round hype as well. He is a physical cornerback who fits perfectly with the Texans. I wouldn’t be surprised if this is a good value here. Texans could be a team that wants to trade up, being way back at 28.

Trade from LA Rams

After sticking with Bain at 9. The Chiefs will use their pick 29, which they received for Trent McDuffie, to ultimately replace him. Hood is a physical outside corner, good tackler.

Trade from Denver

The Dolphins need a lot of help and with a new GM who is a former scout, he is smart enough to know they aren’t winning now. There are questions McCoy would be able to play in 2026 but when he was healthy, he was a top-10 player. This is a futures pick.

While the Patriots’ Super Bowl will be remembered for their lack of protection of Drake Maye on the left side. Will Campbell was a rookie and won’t move inside. Morgan Moses on the right side is nearing the end of his NFL career. Now they grab Miller, the starting right tackle for the Tigers.

The Seahawks are shopping this pick. They only have four total picks in this years draft and want more. No 2nd QB went in this mock, could a team move up to 32 for the gaurenteed fifth year? No trades. Stukes is a great DB who can play all over for the champs.