Which players would you bang the table for in the Cowboys War Room?
Who are some of your favorite prospects for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2024 NFL Draft? Would you be willing to fight tooth and nail for them if you were in attendance in the Cowboys War Room on draft day?
Today, we’re going to look at one player from each position that deserves to have a passionate advocate in the Dallas Cowboys War Room. These selections are based on a projection of where the Cowboys could target a particular player and the position they play.
This is, of course, all for fun, but feel free to share your own players you’d go to bat for in the Cowboys War Room on draft day in the comment section.
QB Carter Bradley, South Alabama
Dallas is unlikely to use any draft capital on the QB position this year, so if they add a rookie it will likely be an undrafted free agent. Carter Bradley, son of Gus Bradley and former teammate of Jalen Tolbert, has some likable traits worth developing. As Dane Brugler puts it, “he looks like an NFL starter on some throws and a JV passer on others”. He’s definitely someone for a priority free agent.
RB Jaylen Wright, Tennessee
Jaylen Wright is my favorite running back in the 2024 draft class for the Dallas Cowboys. Not only is he the fastest and most explosive RB this year, but his strength, contact balance, and agility make him one of the most complete and dangerous RBs entering the league this year. He is similar to what Dallas had in Tony Pollard and someone that should be considered at some point on Day 2, quite possibly as high as Dallas’ No. 56 pick.
WR Ja’Lynn Polk, Washington
The Cowboys drafting a WR at some point with one of their pics in the Top 100 is a very real possibility. If they do, Ja’Lynn Polk is a player to consider either in the second round at No. 56 and especially if he slides to them at No. 87 in the third round. He’d be a great fit if paired with CeeDee Lamb. He is a three-level receiving threat, can play inside or out, and is an excellent contested ball catcher.
TE Devin Culp, Washington
Tight end is another position the Cowboys will bypass in the 2024 NFL Draft, but adding one as a priority free agent is possible. If they do, Devin Culp is the player. At 6’3″, around 230-pounds, he is built more like a big WR than a TE. He has outstanding speed and agility for a player his size but is inconsistent as a receiver and blocker. He’d be worth stashing and developing though on the roster.
OT Brandon Coleman, TCU
Brandon Coleman should be among the top offensive line prospects for the Cowboys in the entire 2024 draft class. He has the size, length, and agility to potentially be a plug-and-play starter as Tyron Smith’s replacement at left tackle and also has the position flex to kick inside to guard. His addition could give the Cowboys the option to keep Tyler Smith at LG or kick him back outside to LT depending how they want to utilize each player’s position flex.
iOL Graham Barton, Duke
Graham Barton is really the only offensive lineman to fall in the Cowboys range at No. 24 in the first round that should be considered. His experience, clean bill of health, and position flex sets him apart from anyone else who could potentially be available for them there. He is also a plug-and-play starter as Tyler Biadasz’ immediate replacement at center.
EDGE Xavier Thomas, Clemson
The Cowboys are pretty thin at DE after watching Dorance Armstrong and Dante Fowler both exit via free agency. They may or may not be able to add depth at some point in the draft due to more pressing needs that other positions, but if they do it will likely be on Day 3. If that’s the case Xavier Thomas is the player I’d go to bat for. He is a potential to develop into a starter, but could serve as a situational pass rusher early on as a rookie.
DT T’Vondre Sweat, Texas
Immaturity issues were problem for T’Vondre Sweat prior to his latest DWI arrest a few weeks ago. Those issues could cause some teams to remove him completely off their draft boards, while others may nearly move him further down. The Cowboys on the other hand, who desperately need more DT help, could take advantage of this and draft him at No. 56. I’d personally fight for that to happen because I believe he could be a true difference maker.
LB Payton Wilson, NC State
Payton Wilson’s well-documented past injury history is arguably the only thing keeping him from being the top LB prospect in the 2024 draft class. His speed, range, and instincts are all arguably the best among his peers this year, making him a true four-down player. If his medicals check out, the team shouldn’t hesitate at No. 56 if he’s still available. He’s the type of impactful LB Dallas hasn’t had at the position in quite some time.
CB Chigozie Anusiem, Colorado State
Cornerback is a sneaky, under-the-radar need for the Cowboys, but one they may find a hard time addressing this year. Unless they draft one with one of their first two picks, they’ll likely have to take a late-round flyer on a player. If they do so, Chigozie Anusiem is a good bet. He is a press-man CB with zone experience and has the size (6’1″, 200) and speed (4.39) NFL teams covet in their boundary corners.
S Ryan Watts, Texas
The Cowboys surprisingly have some solid depth at safety and may bypass the position altogether in the draft. If they do end up drafting a safety, it will likely be a late-round pick. Because of that, Ryan Watts is someone for them to take a late-round flyer on. He was a cornerback during his time with the Longhorns, but is projected to move to safety at the next level. He has the elite size/athleticism to become an eventual starter.
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