Given their recent high-caliber acquisitions at several positions of need, it’s clear Dallas has decided that now is the time to act. Though other roster holes have been filled, tight end remains unaccounted for after the departure of Dalton Schultz in free agency. With Schultz finding a new home in Houston, second-year man Jake Ferguson is now at the top of the Cowboys’ depth chart. Ferguson looked promising in minimal snaps, catching the eye of All-Pro Travis Kelce. Ferguson is not alone, however, as fellow rookie Peyton Hendershot and four-year veteran Sean McKeon back him up and provide solid versatility.
While there is a lot to like about this tight end room, it is a tame group with no real standout or elite traits. Ferguson and Hendershot have shown fantastic promise as receivers but lack pedigree and ideal inline blocking ability. McKeon is a good blocker but lacks receiving prowess. Adding a superior athlete or a stronger blocker would do wonders and, luckily for Dallas, this draft class is loaded with talent. Here are five prospects who could fill this role available at various points on draft weekend.