Editor’s note: This post will be updated throughout the NFL draft.

The 2020 NFL draft has arrived and the Dallas Cowboys have a great opportunity to improve their roster for the upcoming season and beyond.

One of the keys to a successful draft is finding players who not only fit on the field but in the locker room, as well. With that in mind, here are some of the best fits for the Cowboys who are still available in the 2020 NFL draft.

Leki Fotu, NT, Utah

By signing Poe, the Cowboys have made it apparent that they want size at the nose tackle position. Well, they don’t make them much bigger than Utah’s Leki Fotu, who stands at 6-4, 330 pounds with 34 1/4-inch arms.

Trying to study Bradlee Anae but it's so hard to not just watch Leki Fotu.



Resets the LOS vs the USC center with power and totally mucks up this run. pic.twitter.com/qYtn5CRKhU — John Owning (@JohnOwning) February 24, 2020

Don’t get it twisted, though. Fotu isn’t just a 330-pound blob who occupies space in the middle of a defense -- he has some explosive qualities for his size that can create a lot of disruption for offenses.

Fotu uses his long arms and the overwhelming power in his hands to control blockers with ease. He shows the ability to be an effective two-gapper, doing a nice job of using his hands to control blockers while his length creates the separation necessary to escape blocks and make a play on the ball carrier. Fotu’s size and power make him incredibly tough to move off his spot, especially when he’s able to identify the incoming double-team or down block. When he plays from an efficient stance, he shows impressive get-off, burst and range for his size.

Give Utah DT Leki Fotu your chest at your own risk... pic.twitter.com/Cp2AD11hhw — John Owning (@JohnOwning) March 6, 2020

As a pass rusher, Fotu has a lot of admirable traits, but they are almost completely inhibited by poor pad level and an inefficient stance. He does display the ability to bull-rush blockers in the quarterback’s lap, but that’s not done with nearly enough consistency at this point.

James Lynch, DT, Baylor

Baylor’s James Lynch made a living on the edge, but after weighing in at 289 pounds at the scouting combine, it became clear he would have to find a home inside at the next level.

Lynch was a bit of a boom-or-bust player at Baylor, generating outstanding production in his junior season (13.5 sacks, 19.5 tackles for loss) but also showing some troubling inconsistencies that inhibited his down-to-down effectiveness.

Length can be a tad overrated for interior defenders, but Lynch’s deficient length shows up on tape. It can make it difficult for him to escape blocks after being engaged. He will also play with high pad level at times, which drains his power at the point of contact.

Nevertheless, Lynch is a very good athlete for a defensive tackle, has a great motor and possesses elevated hand technique, which is why he was able to produce at such a high level in 2019. His hands are extremely active, enabling him to have a lot of pass-rush success off the edge. The hope is that Lynch can translate those abilities inside.

Lynch is also a tough defender who is unafraid to attack blocks and create havoc in opposing backfields. Due to his lack of length, he is most effective when utilizing a quick shed rather than the traditional stack-and-shed.

There have been some rumblings that Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule, who was Lynch’s coach at Baylor, could reach to select him in the third round. If that doesn’t happen, Lynch would be an ideal Day 3 target to improve the depth of Dallas’ interior defensive line. He has some considerable issues that need to be fixed, but Dallas would be smart to take a chance on his motor, hand technique and production in the fifth round.

Bravvion Roy, DT, Baylor

He wasn’t invited to the combine, but Baylor’s Bravvion Roy possesses draftable traits that would make him a worthwhile consideration for the Cowboys in the seventh round.

Listed at 6-1, 332 pounds with tiny 30 1/8-inch arms, Roy is a big-bodied nose tackle who lacks the desired length for the position. While the lack of length does inhibit Roy’s ability to get off blocks, he makes up for it with an electric first step that enables him to pinball his way into opposing backfields.

Roy’s quickness enabled him to generate a lot of backfield production as a senior, posting 5.5 sacks to go with an impressive 13 tackles for loss. For someone who plays predominantly between the A-gaps, that kind of production is noteworthy. The icing on the cake for Roy is that his motor continually runs pretty hot for a man his size.

Roy is exactly the kind of late-round developmental project who could pay off down the road.

Khalil Davis, DT, Nebraska

Once the draft gets to the fifth round, teams are either targeting less valuable positions or players with defining traits at valuable positions. By selecting Nebraska’s Khalil Davis on Day 3, the Cowboys would be taking a chance that Davis’ elite athleticism will help him develop into a contributor at the NFL level.

A 308 lb. man just ran a 4.76



That man is Nebraska’s Khalil Davis.pic.twitter.com/dKSCSw4WOl — PFF Draft (@PFF_College) February 29, 2020

Listed at 6-1 and 308 pounds, Davis is a little short and is lacking a bit in the strength department for a defensive tackle. Still, Davis’ movement skills are easy to identify on film, as he’s routinely a better athlete than the opposition upfront, which is evidenced by the 4.75 (official time) 40-yard dash at 308 pounds.

.@HuskerFBNation DT Khalil Davis had a strong first day. Beats Oregon’s Calvin Throckmorton on this rep. Quick first step and uses his leverage to his advantage. #ShrineBowl pic.twitter.com/TlYW157b2k — Andrew DiCecco (@ADiCeccoNFL) January 14, 2020

Davis’ skill set needs a lot of fine-tuning, but he does showcase an effective arm-over to beat blocks and generate pressure as a pass-rusher. Moreover, his pure athletic ability makes him dangerous on stunts and when slanting across a blocker’s face.

If Davis can continue to get stronger and more refined in his game, then he can develop into a nice rotational piece of the Cowboys’ defensive line.

Mike Panasiuk, NT, Michigan State

Listed at 6-4 and 300 pounds, Mike Panasiuk is a high effort defensive tackle whose lack of pass-rush ability probably locks him into a nose tackle role in the NFL.

Given that he’s a likely seventh-round pick or an undrafted free agent, Panasiuk isn’t dripping with enticing traits, but he is a hard-charging, high-effort nose tackle with a nice get-off and impressive play strength. He plays with low pad level, which enables him to win the leverage battle at the point of attack and control single blocks at the point of attack.

Panasiuk would essentially be a young and cheaper version of Antwaun Woods for the Cowboys. Therefore, Panasiuk could be a great practice squad option initially before stepping into a backup nose tackle role once Woods leaves the team in free agency (scheduled to become a free agent in 2021).

Curtis Weaver, EDGE, Boise State

Listed at 6-2, 265 pounds with 32 3/8-inch arms, Curtis Weaver doesn’t quite have the height and length the Cowboys value at the position, but he more than makes up for it with his production profile. He posted at least 9.5 sacks and 13 tackles for loss in each of his three seasons at Boise State, and he generated the second-highest pressure percentage among edge defenders in this draft class, according to PFF.

Weaver is an agile athlete who is lacking a bit in terms of vertical explosiveness, but he wins consistently because of his outstanding cornering ability and well-developed hands. This play is a great example:

Ball is out quick but this is some nifty handwork and some really good cornering from Curtis Weaver. Love how stuffs the RT's outside hand to his hip, which aids him in cornering and makes it very difficult for the RT to re-fit his hands. pic.twitter.com/r50nzSAwyc — John Owning (@JohnOwning) February 21, 2020

Here, Weaver initiates with a stab technique to draw out the offensive tackle’s hands before immediately sequencing into a cross-chop pull to defeat the hands and corner (D-line coaches often say that offensive linemen have a button on their chest that, if pressed, causes them to throw their hands). On top of the sublime hand technique, pay attention to how quickly Weaver transitions from attacking vertically to cornering and flattening toward the quarterback.

Curtis Weaver does a good job of slipping blocks to penetrate and make plays in the backfield vs the run. pic.twitter.com/PHIYAEqmuT — John Owning (@JohnOwning) March 3, 2020

Weaver is a bit of a boom-or-bust against the run in that if he doesn’t penetrate immediately, he’s often rendered ineffective. When it works, it’s great because it enables him to be a backfield disruptor who can put an offense behind the eight ball. But in the NFL, Weaver is going to need to get stronger and learn how to stack blocks with leverage at the point of attack, or he will be incredibly inconsistent against the run.

Another area of concern is his stance -- he aligned almost exclusively in a two-point stance in his final year at Boise State, even when put inside. While that is concerning, the Cowboys could also mitigate those concerns by playing Weaver in the SAM LB/Designated Pass-Rusher role that Stephen Jones has recently discussed.

Still, Weaver’s hand technique, bend and overall pass-rush ability are nothing to sneeze at, and if the Cowboys strike out on pass rusher early, he could be a great option in Round 3.

Bradlee Anae, DE, Utah

Utah’s Bradlee Anae is the best example of traits vs. tape in this class. Listed at 6-3, 257 pounds with 32 1/8-inch arms and below-average athleticism for the position, Anae isn’t the type of prospect who looks good on the hoof, but he has some of the best tape in the class, displaying outstanding hand technique and footwork as a pass rusher and run defender.

Filthy inside spin by Utah EDGE Bradlee Anae. pic.twitter.com/MY5U3XTQF1 — John Owning (@JohnOwning) March 22, 2020

Anae doesn’t have the speed to stress sets or the lower-body flexibility to effectively corner at high speeds, but he more than makes up for that with the best hand technique in the class. He has a plethora of moves he uses to clear contact and create soft edges, including a stab-chop, side scissor, rip-swipe, cross-chop club and an assortment of snatches. On top of all that, Anae has one of the best chop-spin moves (above clip) to counter back inside in this class.

Love the initial footwork from Bradlee Anae to maintain his gap integrity, which prevents him from being hooked by 73. This enables him to penetrate the backside B-gap behind the pulling LG and help finish the tackle behind the LOS.



Also, Fotu 👀 pic.twitter.com/25DQ1KsMrw — John Owning (@JohnOwning) February 24, 2020

His technical savvy carries over to defending the run, where he displays outstanding initial footwork, a great feel for leverage and heavy hands at the point of contact.

While some may be afraid to draft a player who would need to be an outlier from an athleticism perspective to be a distinguished contributor at the next level, Anae’s dominance at the Senior Bowl gives more confidence that he could be the exception to the rule. On just 16 pass-rush snaps, he generated five pressures and three sacks, meaning he created pressure on half of his attempts against the best senior talent this draft class has to offer.

While I would personally consider drafting Anae in the third round, if he’s available on Day 3, the Cowboys would be unwise to pass him up regardless of what they did on the first two days -- he can provide that kind of value for them as a quality depth contributor.

Evan Weaver, LB, California

With some uncertainty surrounding Leighton Vander Esch’s neck issues, the Cowboys would be wise to grab a linebacker in the middle rounds to help protect themselves in case he gets injured again.

Enter California’s Evan Weaver. He was one of the nation’s most productive linebackers as a senior in 2019, posting an absurd 181 total tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks and three pass breakups on his way to first-team All-America honors.

Listed at 6-2, 237 pounds, Weaver is a smart and physical player who does his best work against the run. Whereas most linebackers these days use their athleticism to try to jump around or speed past blockers, Weaver is a throwback who loves to take on and discard blockers on his way to the ball carrier.

On top of that, he displays great processing ability, as his pursuit is often informed by his ability to quickly key and diagnose what an offense is doing.

For all his skill defending the run, Weaver struggles mightily against the pass and that limits his value in today’s NFL, where passing is king.

Still, his skill set as a run defender does have value, especially for a Cowboys team that struggled mightily against the run for certain stretches. At the scouting combine, he proved to have enough athleticism to contribute on special teams as well, which is why he’s a great value in the fourth round.

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Troy Pride Jr., CB, Notre Dame

In a perfect world, the Cowboys would secure a starting-caliber cornerback in the first two rounds (say, Clemson’s A.J. Terrell), but the value just didn’t match up with their selections in this simulation. Luckily, there was some good value available later in Notre Dame’s Troy Pride Jr.

Listed at 5-11, 193 pounds with modest length, Pride was one of the biggest risers coming out of Senior Bowl week, when he proved capable of competing with some of the best receivers this draft has to offer.

Pride is extremely impressive in man coverage, sticking to the receiver’s hip pocket and showing a unique ability to anticipate and mirror their break. Here’s a great example against USC’s Michael Pittman Jr., who should be a Day 2 selection himself:

Notre Dame CB Troy Pride Jr. may be the biggest draft board riser this week. pic.twitter.com/0cKXwvDb9f — PFF Draft (@PFF_College) January 23, 2020

On this play, Pride is in a soft press alignment across from Pittman. Once the ball is snapped, Pride executed a man turn (hips toward sideline) and maintains high inside leverage, which puts him in position to cut off vertical and in-breaking routes and to run to defend stop or out-breaking routes.

Notice how Pride’s eyes are glued to Pittman’s inside hip -- this is what informs Pride to the comeback route near the sideline. Pride is able to easily anticipate the route break and effortlessly mirror Pittman, putting himself in perfect position to attack the ball and force an incompletion.

Troy Pride JR is a stud. pic.twitter.com/i4tmK0h7cG — Billy M (@BillyM_91) January 24, 2020

Pride remained extremely effective even against smaller, quicker receivers who -- in theory -- would be tougher to mirror in man coverage, evidenced by the above clip of him in coverage against Ohio State’s K.J. Hill near the goal line.

That kind of stickiness in man coverage is exactly what the Cowboys need at cornerback, and when you combine his effectiveness in zone, it’s exactly why Pride has the upside to develop into a starting-caliber player.

Reggie Robinson II, CB, Tulsa

Listed at 6-1, 205 pounds with 31 1/2-inch arms, Reggie Robinson has outstanding size to go with his bully mindset at the line of scrimmage. He is an explosive player with impressive straight-line speed for his size but does struggle some when it comes to change of direction.

One of Robinson’s most impressive performances last season came against Oklahoma State, when he matched up primarily against stud receiver Tylan Wallace, who led the nation in 20-plus-yard catches and should be a relatively high draft pick when he declares.

Robinson did an excellent job of disrupting Wallace’s routes at the line of scrimmage with effective jams and squeezing his outside releases to the sideline, giving the quarterback minuscule throwing windows deep. On one snap, Robinson was even able to run Wallace out of bounds, which is a great illustration of his dominance at the line of scrimmage.

Unfortunately, Robinson’s physicality in coverage can lead to a lot of holding or defensive pass interference penalties in the NFL. College football is much more lax when it comes to the contact defensive backs are allowed to make on receivers, but Robinson was still called for eight penalties in 2019. This is worrisome for a player who relies so much on physicality to stay in-phase with receivers in coverage.

Outside of his ability to play press and jam receivers at the line of scrimmage, Robinson displays adequate zone awareness to go with promising ball skills, finishing 2019 with three interceptions and 13 pass breakups. He uses his size and 36-inch vertical to contest plays above the rim, as he does a nice job of meeting the ball at its highest catch point to either intercept or deflect it.

Unfortunately, Robinson does appear to be tight in the hips, which is why he struggled with the agility drills at the combine. This makes him very susceptible to hard angles (comeback, curl) and speed cuts (out, dig), when he has to throw on the brakes, drop his hips and explode out of the break.

Robinson also tends to give up too much cushion from off coverage. While it does make him tough to beat deep, it also causes him to give up a lot of cheap stuff on stop and quick-breaking routes.

Robinson warrants consideration from the Cowboys because he’s someone who can come along slowly as he develops the finer details to his game while making an impact on special teams.

Luqman Barcoo, DB, San Diego State

In the seventh round, teams are just looking for traits to take a chance on. Well, how about a 6′ 1″ DB with 32-inch arms who led all of college football in interceptions (9) and passes defensed (16) in 2019?

San Diego State’s Luqman Barcoo is one of the most intriguing late-round sleepers in this class, and he could provide Dallas when a DB to groom for the future, whether that’s on the backend of the roster or on the practice squad. In 2019, Barcoo was voted a third-team All-American and first-team All-Mountain West on top of being a Jim Thorpe Award (best defensive back) semifinalist.

San Diego State's Luqman Barcoo is an intriguing late-round DB in this class. Plays predominately off-coverage and shows well from a half-turn. Some deep speed concerns and he's still raw in his transitions, but at 6-1 with 32-inch arms, there's enough to take a chance on imo. pic.twitter.com/6jTQT5OMRK — John Owning (@JohnOwning) April 12, 2020

Barcoo played predominately in off-zone coverage at San Diego State, where he showcased impressive anticipation skills, which led to his phenomenal ball production during his senior season. He’s extremely comfortable playing from a half-turn, as it puts him in position to drive forward or gain depth on the route concepts headed his way. He does an excellent job of maintaining his presnap leverage from off coverage, which puts him in position to anticipate and blanket breaking routes from depth.

Moreover, as his production can attest, Barcoo possesses likable ball skills to contest the catch point.

Barcoo is thin and can get overwhelmed by blockers, but he's not afraid to throw his weight around in run support. With more size and more assertive hands against blocks, I can see him developing nicely here. pic.twitter.com/xAla8nk0lz — John Owning (@JohnOwning) April 12, 2020

Barcoo is rail-thin (listed at 180 pounds) but that doesn’t stop him from throwing his weight around in the run game. He does need to add some bulk to better take on blocks and be more physical at the tackle point, but the willingness is there, which is exactly what you want to see from a thin college CB.

Unfortunately, Barcoo is still extremely raw for the position. Barcoo’s transitions are choppy, causing him drift upfield and be slow when changing direction in coverage. Moreover, he likes patience and often gives soft edges in press coverage. The biggest concern regarding Barcoo is his deep speed, as he allowed a few small-school receivers to create deep separation on vertical routes. If Barcoo is forced into action early in his NFL career for some reason, defensive coordinators will need to provide him with safety help over the top in an effort to limit vertical shots vs Barcoo.

Given his frame, comfort in off-zone coverage, struggles in man coverage and ability to provide run support, many think Barcoo’s best position in the NFL is at free safety. However, he will need to bulk up significantly before there’s any thought to playing him at the safety position.

Nevertheless, Barcoo is exactly the kind of prospect worth taking on shot on late, as he has the frame, zone coverage profile and ball production that is worth developing over the next couple of years.

J.R. Reed, S, Georgia

Although the Cowboys re-signed Darian Thompson, they could still use more depth at safety, so Georgia’s J.R. Reed is an enticing option in the fifth round.

Reed is an older prospect (25 years old) who has limited upside but could provide depth at strong safety and be a valuable contributor on special teams.

JR Reed wasn't fooled by anything. pic.twitter.com/xtD3pcowFq — CBS Sports (@CBSSports) September 22, 2019

Reed is an instinctual safety who does his best work from zone coverage, where he’s able to key the quarterback’s eyes, anticipate routes and force incompletions.

He struggles when forced to play in man coverage, having difficulty sticking with effective route runners although he does do a better job against the physical routes from tight ends.

Ultimately, most of Reed’s impact will come on special teams, where his intelligence and physicality should enable him to thrive.

James Morgan, QB, Florida International

Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy may have played tight end in college, but as an NFL coach, he’s become revered for his ability to develop quarterbacks. Aaron Rodgers is his star pupil, but Matt Flynn is the best example of McCarthy developing a late-rounder into a competent NFL quarterback.

Flynn never turned into a starting-caliber player, but he was an effective backup during his two stints with the Green Bay Packers. Flynn’s play during his first stint earned him a free agent contract from the Seattle Seahawks in 2012, which helped earn a fifth-round compensatory pick for the Packers in 2013. During his second Packers stint (signed November 2013), Flynn proved to be incredibly valuable, as his 2-2 record with Rodgers injured helped Green Bay sneak into the playoffs after a Week 17 win with Rodgers back in the fold.

McCarthy’s ability to develop quarterbacks is a big reason why Green Bay continued to take late-round prospects during his tenure despite the fact the starting spot was secured. Instead of paying a good chunk of change for a veteran backup, McCarthy typically prefers young, developmental quarterbacks to back the starter.

So despite Cooper Rush being the team’s current young, developmental backup, the Cowboys could draft a quarterback in the draft, where Florida International’s James Morgan is one of the most intriguing mid-to-late round options.

The Cowboys have shown interest in the small-school quarterback during the pre-draft process. Yahoo Sports’ Eric Edholm reported that Dallas is one of the teams showing “legitimate” interest in Morgan. It’s tough to know what exactly legitimate interest really is, but it’s easy to see why Dallas would be intrigued by Morgan after watching his tape.

Morgan transferred to FIU after three years at Bowling Green. At FIU, he posted 5,312 passing yards, 40 touchdowns and just 12 interceptions in two seasons while averaging 7.8 yards per attempt. Morgan was much more productive in his junior season (2018), as an ankle injury suffered in Week 1 appeared to hinder his play throughout his senior year. He was much more efficient when fully healthy, putting up more yards and touchdowns despite fewer attempts.

Though his senior season saw a step back in his play due to injury, Morgan has made the most of the pre-draft process. He was especially impressive during his performance at the Shrine Game, where he finished 9 of 14 for 116 yards and a touchdown.

Listed at 6-4, 229 pounds with 9 3/4-inch hands, Morgan possesses coveted NFL size that translates to the field. Given he is a late-rounder, he’s still a very raw prospect who needs to fine-tune his mechanics, footwork and decision-making, but his size, physical traits and fearlessness under pressure make him someone worth developing.

Morgan’s arm strength allows him to whip passes into tight windows before defenders can converge on the ball. He can drive the ball on passes outside the numbers with ease from a proper base, and he loves a steady diet of deep shots to keep defenses honest.

Though he doesn’t do it with enough consistency, Morgan has shown some ability to throw with touch by varying the trajectory of his throws, displaying the ability to drop a pass in the bucket over a receiver’s shoulder by putting more air underneath his pass.

Morgan does have a nasty tendency to drift back when holding the ball, which makes him very susceptible to edge pressure, but he shows promising pocket mobility to avoid interior pressure. The problem is when he escapes pressure, Morgan tends to make ill-advised decisions that can lead to turnover opportunities for the defense (above clip).

He also checks the intangibles box in his evaluation.

Overall, Morgan isn’t someone who’s ready for NFL game action right now, but his size, toughness, arm talent and fearlessness make him a great option to be McCarthy’s next developmental project at quarterback.

Saahdiq Charles, OT, LSU

LSU’s Saahdiq Charles is one of the most intriguing offensive tackles in this class, blessed with outstanding movement skills and a nasty demeanor that lends itself well to offensive line play. But he also comes with significant off-the-field concerns, having been suspended for six games last season, which has brought up questions of whether Charles is mature enough to survive in the NFL.

Still, Charles possesses a skill set worth developing if he can get his head on right. After playing most of the season near 290 pounds, according to The Athletic’s Dane Brugler, Charles wisely bulked up this offseason in preparation for the NFL, weighing in at an impressive 321 pounds at the combine. The big concern when a prospect puts on that much weight is how it affects his athletic ability, but Charles went on to run an outstanding 5.05 in the 40-yard dash. This indicates little about his ability to play but proves that his athleticism wasn’t hindered much by the weight gain.

The extra bulk should do him wonders, considering he was routinely knocked back on contact last season. Charles lacked the sand in his pants to routinely anchor against power rushes. He would have to strain so hard to anchor against power that it left him susceptible to push-pull and snatch moves that pull him forward off of his anchor.

This was only exacerbated by Charles’ incredibly inconsistent hand technique and lack of length. He has a tendency to lean on contact, which inhibits his balance, and his hand placement tends to be all over the place. Charles also has a nasty habit of shooting his hands wide, giving defenders free access to his chest to control and manipulate his balance.

Charles' initial hand placement tends to be wonky and all over the place, but I do think he does a good job re-fitting his hands when his initial strike fails. Does a nice job anchoring here as he refits his hands after giving ground initially pic.twitter.com/SLsctqowqc — John Owning (@JohnOwning) April 8, 2020

Having said that, Charles’ rare ability to recover after initially being put out of position masks a lot of his concerns right now. Although his initial hand fit tends to be poor, he does a good job of refitting them to latch and control defenders in pass protection. Charles also displays promising grip strength to latch and stick to rushers.

His feet and movement skills get him out of a lot of bad positions, as his functional athleticism is incredibly impressive for his size. Charles has the movement skills to mirror pass rushers up the arc or slide inside to defend inside counters. He can also quickly react and adjust his base to spiking defensive linemen in the run game (above clip).

In the run game, Charles displays outstanding pliability in his lower half and hips, which enables him to play low and create leverage as a run blocker. He tends to use a scoop technique with his hands, bringing them underneath the defender in an effort to redirect their force upward.

When Charles is able to latch in the run game, he does an excellent job of rolling his hips and running his feet to generate displacement. He’s also a hammer on double-teams, as he often helps create displacement on interior defenders.

Charles needs to add significant refinement to his hand technique before he can be trusted in game action, but at just 20 years old, he has the footwork, athleticism, recovery ability and demeanor that makes him a worthwhile project. Teams aren’t drafting Charles for what he is today, but rather for what he could become in the next 2-5 years.

It would make sense if Mike McCarthy and offensive line coach Joe Philbin wanted to acquire their own developmental project at offensive tackle. Charles, who would likely go in the top 75 picks if not for the off-the-field concerns, is someone the Cowboys should consider in the mid-to-late rounds.

Jon Runyan, OT, Michigan

Given than Jon Runyan started 26 games at Michigan while playing against high-caliber competition, he would be a good option for the Cowboys late in the 2020 NFL Draft.

Runyan is a tough tackle who competes hard on every snap. He’s acquitted himself well against some high-caliber competition in the past. In 2019, Runyan did well against Penn State’s Yetur Gross-Matos in protection, preventing the athletic edge defender from making much of an impact when aligned against him.

At the moment, Runyan’s hand technique and footwork need a lot of work, but his athleticism, toughness and football intelligence make him a prospect worth developing.

The icing on top of this pick is that it would be great to force Runyan’s dad, who was a Pro Bowler for the Philadelphia Eagles, to root for the Cowboys.

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