It was the Dallas Cowboys' defense that didn't hold up their end of the bargain in the NFC Divisional Round against the Green Bay Packers.

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers couldn't be stopped which led to a premature ending of an otherwise storybook season, but ESPN's Mel Kiper has a prescription for what ails them. In his Mock Draft 2.0, he sent five-star cornerback Jalen "Teez" Tabor to the Cowboys -- essentially guaranteeing they have a future shutdown defensive back.

28. Dallas Cowboys, 13-3 Teez Tabor, CB, Florida* The Cowboys could see some turnover at cornerback, and teams that need to hold leads can't be short at the position. Tabor could clean some things up in his technique, but he's a playmaker with good ball skills, and he flashes great anticipation. Dallas needs corners and pass-rushers, and Tabor is a fit in this range.

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Per CBS Sports draft guru Dane Brugler, Tabor is the real deal.

Formally known as Jalen, Tabor plays with the aggressive temperament and "my ball" mentality that NFL coaches covet at the position. He is patient and balanced in press coverage with the fluid hip action to open and redirect, staying on top of routes. Tabor has the footwork to play both press and off coverage and leverages well vs. the run, attacking downhill with a physical demeanor. Tabor's speed has been questioned by scouts so his testing numbers during the process will be important. But aside from his speed, the position comes naturally to him, trusting his skills and understanding situations.

It's not all rainbows and unicorns with Tabor, however, as he's had his share of off-the field issues as well.

Having been suspended multiple times from Florida combined with several violations of the school's substance abuse policy, he can expect NFL teams to put him through the mixer pre-draft. This will be especially true for the Cowboys, as they've had more than their fair share of issues with players and substance abuse.

And they'll be exceptionally wary of taking a shot at another top pick who has a history of it. See defensive end Randy Gregory for reference.

That said, Tabor is still projected as the second best defensive back in the country slated to go as high as the top 20. With cornerbacks Morris Claiborne and Brandon Carr both hitting free agency, it wouldn't be illogical for the team to grab a premier talent like Tabor if he falls into their lap.

Even if Dallas were to retain both Claiborne and Carr, the former can't remain healthy and the latter isn't a game changer.

Tabor is, though.

Take a look for yourself:

If the 2x First-Team All SEC talent can clean up his act off the field, he'll could be dynamic in the NFL.

The first half of 2016 notwithstanding, the Cowboys haven't had an impact CB since Hall of Famer Deion Sanders left for the Washington Redskins at the turn of the millennium. With both the pool of edge rushers and defensive backs being so deep in 2017, they'll have a lot of high-talent options at pick No. 28.

And Tabor could be in play, says Kiper.