Dallas Cowboys 2019 Mock Draft: November Update!

Dallas was embarrassed by the Tennessee Titans this week on Monday Night Football. There is no nice way to say it, this team is all over the place. The offense looks nothing like a complete unit. The defense is decent but leans heavily on Demarcus Lawerence’s All Pro abilities.

How can Jerry Jones turn it around? Well, we know Dez isn’t coming back because he is a Saint now. Being that this is MDHQ you already know we are looking beyond free agency anyways because we focus on the draft!

Draft expert Cowboysfan1993 is back once again with his 2019 Cowboys mock draft:

The Cowboys part ways with Jason Garrett during the offeseason and keep Richard as the DC. They hire John Defilippo as the new HC. Dallas likely won’t be going after college coaches in the offseason, so they are going to hire someone who’s been in the league. I hope the rumors of Del Rio and Fox aren’t true, and they seriously study and go after Defilippo who’s been a good coach. He helped the Eagles during their SB run, by getting Nick Foles ready for the playoffs as a QB coach. Despite some of the struggles on offense, he’s helped them make large strides during his time there this season with the Vikings. This is a guy who can properly utilize what Dallas already has, and hopefully get things turned around in Dallas.

1. Cowboys: Irv Smith Jr. TE Alabama

2nd Round Pick The needs at TE are apparent, and with a new coach, I think he’ll want to give his QB a security blanket, someone the QB can trust in do or die moments. Whether that QB is Prescott or the next guy, having Irv Smith provides not only a safety blanket, but a deep field type threat. Smith is part of the new age of TE at about 6’3″ 245 lbs. he’s not the biggest TE out there, in fact he’s compareable to Engram a few years ago, but when watching him, you can’t help but see some similarities to OJ Howard. He’s very athletic with the ability to go down the field and up the seam attacking LB and S that aren’t able to cover him. He is also good at some of the underneath stuff. He is a willing blocker, and a solid one, but could still improve a bit there. Swaim isn’t bad, but I think Swaim is more of a 2nd TE and that’s fine. Smith gives Dallas another real threat on offense.

2. Cowboys: Nasir Adderly Delaware

Round 3 Nasir Adderly Delaware 6’0″ 200 lbs. This is a pick some fans may not like when it’s made, but that’s fine, I’m about to tell you why this makes sense. Adderly does play in a small school, but he dominates his competition. At about 6’0″ 200 lbs. he has size teams would love to find in a draft like this. He’s not just big, he’s a vicious tackler and hitter. He will offer run support as both a CB and S, and has played both spots in recent years. He’s still young too. He is in my opinion a better press and zone CB, but with correct coaching can be a legit threat in man. I would play him at S first and mix in CB reps in practice. But he can also be a good CB too. My plan is to keep Richard in the mix as defensive coordinator, and he has an eye for good big CB and S. This seems like the type of player he’d go after.

3. Cowboys: Demarcus Christmas DT Florida State

Round 4 Dallas needs more at DT. Irving is a FA, and I do like Woods, and Ross was good when he’s played, but I think Dallas needs more, and seeing as how it’s too late for a 3 tech DT now. They get a run stuffer. Christmas has good size at 6’4″ 310 lbs. He is a very strong player, and can easily take on double teams freeing up others on the D line. He’s one of the better run stuffers in the draft. However, he’s not going to beat double teams, and doesn’t ahve a lot of moves to disengage. He also doesn’t offer much in terms of pass rush, but that’s what you’re going to get in the fourth round. He can play 1 tech and allow Woods to play some 3 tech, where he could be even better.

4. Cowboys: Kelvin McKnight WR Samford

Round 4 I like Cole Beasley, and I think he’s good for the team. But he may not want to stay here, given the coaching he’s received. With a new coach he might, but we also need to consider he’s 30 years old and is likely going to get a contract in the 5 to 6 million dollar range, so one has to wonder if he’s worth it. I see the next coach cutting losses and trying to bring his own guys in. McKinght is a very talented WR who also plays at a small school. He’s only around 5’8″, but he has the ability to catch the ball and run. He is excellent on yards after the catch, as he’s so shifty in the open field he’s hard to get a hand on him. He’s also a lot stronger than one would expect given his size. He works zone coverages well, and can make the tough catches. He can get down the field too. His issues are that due to his size, he won’t win many contested catch situations. While he has good speed, he doesn’t have great speed you’re looking for. He isn’t as shifty in his routes despite his size. And even as a route runner he needs some improvement. He’s not a finished product like Beasley was coming out of college, but he does offer more to an offense.

5. Cowboys: Jordan Scarlett RB Florida