Cowboys' Draft Focus: Edge Rushers at Top

0:00On April 8, Dallas Cowboys are gearing up for the NFL draft with picks at number 12 and number 20 in the first round, and they desperately need defensive upgrades. Everyone knows the secondary and linebacker spots are hurting, but the real buzz is what positions they'll target first. Their draft meetings kicked off this week with scouts, coaches, Jerry Jones, and the crew zeroing in on edge rushers right out the gate. That's a surprise twist, since past rush hasn't been the top headline need. They've already met with standouts like Texas Tech's David Bailey and Ohio State's Arville Reese, both projected early picks. Fans and mock-drafts are hyped for a corner like LSU's Mansour Delane at number 12, or maybe a safety of one's slides. Linebackers like Ohio State's Sunny Styles are also in the mix, matching those glaring holes on defense. Other lists are stacking up with defensive backs heavy guys like Arizona's Trade in Stukes, South Carolina's Brandon Ceci and Miami's Keane.

1:01Scott plus edges such as Texas Tech's Ramello Heights and Texas A&M's Cash is How. A few receivers and tight ends popped in too, like Louisville's Chris Bell. All this points to Dallas doing homework across the board, but that early edge talk has folks wondering if a pass rusher jumps to the top at number. 12. Eyes on how the board shakes outcome draft night.