2021 NFL Team Draft Page

Simulated Trade: Cowboys trade #10 to Patriots in exchange for #15, #96 and #109.

The narrative for the Cowboys remains the same as draft night approaches. If a talented player falls in their lap, such as Kyle Pitts or Rashawn Slater, I think Dallas bites on the value those players offer. Still, if not, the Cowboys need to turn their attention to Patrick Surtain and Horn, as well as how far they are willing to move back.

I'll add this, don't be shocked if a trade like we are predicting here results in picks for next year as opposed to this one. With many prospects who opted out or played a shortened season, this class as a whole is less-developed than we usually see. I'm not saying they can't continue to develop in the NFL, but there is more risk involved on a prospect-by-prospect basis than we usually see in the draft as a result of the fallout from this pandemic. Because of that, the Cowboys could favor future assets as opposed to additional draft capital in 2021.

~ Austin Smith, DraftTek Senior Analyst

After years of Dallas devaluing the safety position, it appears that is changing with Dan Quinn running this defense. Quinn has been in attendance at several Pro Days for top safeties, including Holland's. There, Holland showed terrific athleticism that pair with his outstanding instincts and position-flexibility. He's got some "Earl Thomas" to his game, while not being quite as elite in any one area such as Thomas was coming out of Texas.

~Austin Smith, DraftTek Senior Analyst