Cowboys' Draft Focus: Cornerbacks

0:00On April 14th, the NFL draft is knocking on the door, and the Dallas Cowboys are turning heads with two first round picks at 12th and 20th. Overall, insiders are buzzing that Dallas might trade up from that 12th spot to grab a game changer, but it could cost a pretty penny they ain't ready to. Drop. If they stay put, keep your eyes on defensive playmakers, like Miami's Akim Mesador, San Diego State's Chris Johnson, and Miami's Keontay Scott. The elite corners, Montsord de Lane from LSU, Caleb Downes, Sonny Styles, and Ruben Bain are also in the mix for an early snag. Cowboys fans are hyped about the team's laser focus on cornerbacks, with Colton Hood, Chris Johnson, and Keontay Scott popping up as late first, or early second round gems. Analysts say if those top guys are gone by 20th and no trade happens, hoods the smart bed to lock down that spot. Woodballed out last year at Tennessee, after Jermod McCoy went down, earning a 79.2 defensive

1:00grade from pro football focus top, 25 among corners. He snagged one pick and broke up eight passes, proving he's got starter potential under Dallas's top tier secondary coach. Word from a value-weighter Parker carries weight here, so expect the Cowboys to build that backfield strong this weekend, setting up for a defensive. Bounce back, no matter how the board falls.