If the Dallas Cowboys choose to pass on a Day 1 cornerback and look in another early direction in the 2021 NFL draft then it will become a pressing need to address in the later rounds. There is a large clump of corners in the Day 2 conversation and the ordering of that group is all over the place. The players in consideration are of all different body types and will likely be drafted to a team which sees a spot for them right away or can see a developmental role for them in the long run.
Florida State’s Asante Samuel Jr. likely fits into the immediate starter category. There is an argument to be made that he should go on Day 1, but there are concerns to his game that will likely end up pushing him down team’s boards. Let’s get into why he is one of the more fascinating players in a talented class.