Dane Brugler, senior NFL draft analyst for NFLDraftScout.com, answered questions about the upcoming draft and the Cowboys during a live chat Friday. Here are some highlights:

Question: If Calvin Ridley won't be there for the Cowboys at No. 19, is he worth trading up for?

Brugler: In my opinion, yes. I love the depth of this year's WR group. The second round will be loaded with options. However, Ridley is NFL-ready and will help the Dallas offense from Day 1. He would be an upgrade at the Z receiver. What makes Ridley so impressive is his ability to create separation with his play speed and route-running, finding space and showing the QB his numbers. Dak would greatly benefit from a target like that and so would Dez, drawing the attention of the defense to the other side of the field.

Question: Dane, love your work Draft show and Trust the Tape. Can you give us some names for the top 3 rounds at LB for the Cowboys? Also, do you think a DT like Vea could have a bigger impact than a LB or safety would have? If not, who would be a realistic option at 19? Thanks sir.

Brugler: In the first round, the two LB options are Georiga's Roquan Smith and Virginia Tech's Tremaine Edmunds. If the Cowboys wait until Day 2 to address LB, keep an eye on Iowa's Josey Jewell -- he doesn't have elite athleticism, but his instincts and competitive makeup will remind Dallas of Sean Lee.

Question: Should the Cowboys take a quarterback late in the draft? Who might that be?

Brugler: I'm a believer in drafting a quarterback almost every year. It's a lottery ticket. Each draft, identify a later-round QB with traits worth developing and try and get him in the later rounds or as a free agent. If he beats out Cooper Rush -- then so be it. Or put him on the practice squad and continue to work on him. The chances of discovering a Tony Romo are slim, but it's certainly possible.

Question: For LBs, how do you project Rashaan Evans from Alabama? Is he a MIKE in a 4-3? For (ater-round QBs, initial thoughts on Mike White of WKU?

Brugler: Yes, I believe his projection for a 4-3 scheme is best in the middle as the MIKE. He mostly operated as a SAM in Nick Saban's 3-4 scheme where he was asked to attack downhill, even putting his hand on the ground and rushing off the edge on obvious passing downs. His performance at the Senior Bowl in two weeks will be important -- how does he do covering backs and tight ends out of the backfield? His ability to hold up in coverage will be a key part of his NFL evaluation. As for Mike White, if there is a mid-round QB in the draft who could develop into something in the NFL, my vote would go to him. He has a NFL arm with beautiful touch down the field, giving his targets a chance.

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