Cowboys' Draft Strategy: Under-the-Radar Picks

0:00On April 18th, Dallas Cowboys fans got their eyes glued to the 12th overall pick on Thursday night, but that 20th slot might steal the show. It's the follow-up move that can make or break how we feel about this whole draft class. Instead of the usual suspects like, edge rushers from Miami or Auburn, keep watch on a few fresh names that fit Dallas perfect if things shake out. Take Omar Cooper Jr., the wide receiver from Indiana. He's a national champ on their top 30 visit list, and the Cowboys been scouting receivers heavy lately. NFC East teams all showed up to workouts for guys like him, so if they snagged a fender early at 12 in the board clears out, flipping to offense. At 20 makes total sense. Fans are stressing over trades up back or just sitting tight, especially with reports on cornerbacks like Jermad McCoy from Tennessee. He impressed at pro day, but knee concerns got team scared, and Dallas hosted him too. Could be a still sliding right to 20 if they pass once already.

1:00Meanwhile, picture a trade like sending 12 and 20 to Cleveland for 6th and 39. Then safety AJ Halsey from LSU jumps into play. Scouts say the Cowboys love him, and he'd lock down the secondary after grabbing an edge or linebacker up top. Draft Knights full of twists, so these under the radar picks could redefine the Cowboys hall and quiet the doubters come fall.