Mock Draft for the Cowboys Across Seven Rounds: Addressing Ground Game Issues at Last
As the 2024 NFL Draft approaches rapidly, the Dallas Cowboys find themselves facing numerous roster gaps. Their lack of activity in free agency has reached new lows, and they seem poised to assign blame to Dak Prescott and Mike McCarthy should circumstances deteriorate.
Both Prescott and McCarthy are entering the final year of their current contracts, with McCarthy in a precarious position as a lame duck coach, while Prescott eyes a potentially lucrative payday. Dallas risks allowing Prescott to test free agency, and if they find his contract demands excessive now, they may be in for a shock when desperate teams start offering substantial deals.
Ideally, the situation won’t escalate to that point. However, the key to preventing disaster in 2024 lies in winning, and nailing every pick in the 2024 NFL Draft becomes crucial for this to materialize. Here’s our attempt at a comprehensive seven-round mock draft for the Cowboys.
In the first round, with the 24th pick, the Cowboys select Jackson Powers-Johnson, a center from Oregon. Powers-Johnson emerges as the top center prospect in this draft class. Standing at an impressive 6-foot-3 and weighing 320 pounds, he brings versatility across the offensive line. However, his standout performance at center during the 2023 season solidified his position in this role. With Tyler Biadasz departing for the Washington Commanders in free agency and Brock Hoffman showing promise as a backup but not a full-time option, Powers-Johnson fills a significant void. His addition could anchor the Cowboys’ offensive line for the foreseeable future.
Should the Cowboys make the strategic move of transitioning Tyler Smith to left tackle, they could assemble a formidable starting offensive line with Smith, T.J. Bass, Powers-Johnson, Zack Martin, and Terence Steele, provided Steele can rebound from any setbacks.
