Dallas Cowboys 2019 Mock Draft: Amari Cooper Trade Edition!

The Cowboys paid up and got their #1 receiver. Amari Cooper comes over from Oakland in hopes that he unlocks Dak Prescott’s full potential as a franchise QB. We will see if it works as Cooper is a great route runner and gets open statistically better than any other #1 WR in the game.

How will trading away that 1st rounder affect Dallas? Glad you asked. Our draft expert Cowboysfan1993 is back quickly with his new Dallas mock draft.

Check out the mock below:

1. Cowboys: Ahmmon Richards WR Miami (FL)

Amari Cooper Alabama (Cowboys Traded pick to Raiders) 6’1″ 225 lbs. I wouldn’t have given up a first to get Cooper, but he’s still a talented player. This is a player who does not struggle to get open, outside of maybe Antonio Brown, Cooper just might be the best route runner in the NFL. He is quick in and out of breaks, and get put double moves on CB. He can be used all over the field, can play the X, Z, or Y role in any offense. He has the long speed to take a short 5 yard pass to the house. Doesn’t struggle to get behind the defense. Tracks the ball well, and will make contested catches in traffic. Surprisingly physical, hard to tackle below the waist. Has impeccable balance to where if you don’t wrap up he can shake a tackler loose for extra yardage. The main issue is drops. He has a surprising number of them, and he can’t do that in the NFL. His production has also slipped, but due to scheme changes, coaching changes, role changes, and a QB who hasn’t been the same for a few years has hurt his production. Being paired with Gallup gives Dallas two WR on the outside with speed. They will force defenses to respect the passing game, which will free up passes underneath to TEs and Cole Beasley, and more importantly will move defenders out of the box.

2. Cowboys: Jeffery Simmons DT Mississippi St

Round 2: This will be the first pick of the draft for Dallas. They go with a supremely talented DT. In my opinion as a player Simmons is easly a top 15 player in this draft. He’s 6’4″ 295 lbs. with elite speed and power for the position. Dallas has to worry about extensions for Demarcus Lawrence, Byron Jones, soon to be Elliott, Amari Cooper, and maybe Dak if he improves, so Irving might be moving on this year leaving a hole at DT. Antwan Woods has been nothing short of really good for Dallas, and should look to resign him if possible. But they still need a 3 tech. Simmons is really strong with a bull rush on both passing and rushing situations. Has a nice swim move, has a large amount of pressures given his athletic ability. He sheds tackles fairly easily due to his frame. Is consistent as a DT. I think he needs to improve his run defense as he relies a little too much of raw power to get pass blockers. He is a force inside. I know it’s crazy to say, but he has a lot of Fletcher Cox in his game. What’s the down side and what causes him to fall. He assaulted a woman before he stepped on the field for Mississippi St. This is an issue that the league has had to deal with for the past 5 years and Dallas has Elliott who was suspended for an issue before, so not sure if Dallas is willing to deal with another. This incident though seems a bit out of character for him. This happened nearly four years ago and this happened before he played at Mississippi St. It’s not an excuse, but since that incident he’s been a model player and teammate and even a leader for the defense. And he hasn’t been in trouble since then. If he can answer questions, then I think that he will go much higher.

3. Cowboys: Yodny Cajuste OT West Virginia

Yodny Cajuste West Virginia 6’4″ 320 lbs. The Cowboys O line hasn’t been as good as it should be. I think the OT have been a major problem. Tyron has taken a large step back, and Collins has also regressed. So they should look to at least prepare for a cliff fall before it happens. Cajuste is a large man that despite his size blocks incredibly well in the passing game. Has really good footwork and won’t be beaten by speed rushers. Uses his hands really well too. Despite his size he isn’t as good run blocking. He doesnt’ seem to have the power to get push. I do think this is more of a technique problem though that can be corrected. This is a good player, and is one of those guys that people need to pay attention to. He’s a diamond right now that is starting to gain some traction. Watch for his name in April.

4. Cowboys: Irv Smith Jr. TE Alabama

Round 4: This is another diamond. Someone on this site mocked Irv Smith in round 1. I dont’ think he’ll go that high, but he has the right idea. Right now Irv isn’t on most people’s radar, but by season’s end an in the offseason we will hear his name, and will likely be drafted in round 3 at least. Irv is about 6’3″ 245 lbs. He has elite speed for the position, and while he doesn’t get much oppurtunity to catch the ball, he has good hands. Despite his height, this is a guy who has potential to block well. He fits best in a zone blocking scheme. Main issue is lack of production and he does fumble a bit, but this could be the answer to the Cowboys TE problems.

5. Cowboys: Lukas Denis S Boston College

6. Cowboys: Kelvin McKnight WR Samford

5’8″ 185 lbs.