Mock Draft Roundup: Cowboys have a Fab 5, but someone crashes

A party crasher to the usual suspects of projections. See what the national reporters have to say about Dallas’ pick in the 2021 NFL draft.

The Dallas Cowboys’ needs for the upcoming April draft are well known. Dallas needs help at safety and defensive tackle, yes, but this 2021 draft class doesn’t seem like it has prospects worthy of being selected at No. 10 in those spots. The focus for the most part centers around cornerback and offensive tackle.

Corner is a big need as the team let Byron Jones walk in free agency last year and stand to lose both Chidobe Awuzie and Jourdan Lewis in free agency this year. The team re-signed Anthony Brown and used their second-round pick on Trevon Diggs, but most consider them to need another top-tier player to compliment him. Along the line, missed seasons by La’el Collins and Tyron Smith have people thinking about the future at the tackle position. When it comes to drafts, CB and OT are often found at the top, so naturally there are fits for these holes.

Over the last several months, a clear group of players have been identified as the likeliest selections and in this round up of national mock drafts, there’s no different. The Fab Five names are well represented. However, there is an additional name of interest thrown in for this week’s collection, and it’s one that Cowboys Wire honed in on in Mock Draft 6.0. Who is the mystery man and which outlet thinks Dallas will snag him at No. 10? Check out all of the Cowboys’ selections in a variety of mock exercises.