The Cowboys have some positions of desire they’d like to address in the 2023 NFL draft. Most of their immediate needs were handled in the weeks leading up but desires still remain because roster openings still remain.
They have a clear opening at left guard now that Connor McGovern is in Buffalo. They have an opening at tight end now that Dalton Schultz is in Houston. They have an opening at running back now that Ezekiel Elliott has been released.
Dallas also has depth concerns at cornerback, receiver and defensive tackle, so there are no shortage of directions the draft could go.
What positions will the Cowboys target early in the draft?
Based on some recent statements from the Dallas front office, that’s likely to be based on opportunity. Stephen Jones has said just because some positions are of higher priority, doesn’t mean they will the first ones addressed. The Cowboys are willing to see how things shake out.
Looking back at their draft history could give insight into what positions Dallas likes to pick early and what positions they like to avoid. As discussed earlier, defensive tackle is a position they seem to avoid in the first round but draft fairly often on Day 2.