With the way Jaylon Smith played last season and the injury history of Leighton Vander Esch, there have been calls to reshuffle the linebacker room for the Dallas Cowboys. The talent in this class will likely create some discussion about heading that route at some point, potentially early, in the draft. It is not the most immediate need and with the money Smith is making right now it seems relatively unlikely. However, it should be noted the Cowboys are not afraid to go the best-player-available route and may ignore which positions are the most pressing need at No. 10.
Penn State’s Micah Parsons is easily one of the most physically talented linebackers to come into the NFL recently and though he opted out of the 2020 season is still one of the most intriguing prospects in the class. Here’s how he could fit with the Cowboys if they do look at a linebacker in Round 1.