The narrative at the trade deadline last year was how bad Dallas needed a run-stuffer, but that was only partially true. We needed several run-stuffers. The NFC East just saw two team give extensions to quarterbacks who excel at running the ball on designed plays. This may be a reach, but this defense needed someone like Mazi Smith. He's got
raw athleticism that could help him develop into a complete player, but I'm most interested in him plugging up the middle of the field. Grade: B+
~Austin Smith, DraftTek Senior Analyst