Cowboys Draft: Top Picks, Trades & Defensive Stars

0:00On April 23rd, Cowboys fans are buzzing about the NFL draft, sitting pretty at the 12th overall pick and eyeing a possible second selection around. The 20th, staff riders Patrick and Tommy from Dallas Cowboys.com broke it down in their latest mailbag, saying the best case means snagging top defensive, talent without forcing big moves. Patrick sees multiple wins here, as long as elite players at edge, cornerback or linebacker spots don't vanish before pick 12. He likes staying put to grab a stud, then trading back from 20 to stock up on second round picks, depending on who's left. The team's ready to wheel and deal, even for a current NFL vet. Fans like Bill from Oklahoma City hit him with the question, and the riders stress feeling defensive holes fast. Tommy wants two immediate starters on that side of the ball, no matter what, to shore up the secondary where new coach Christian Parker hates any. Uncertainty. Tommy's dream board has Ohio State Safety, Safety Caleb Downs, sliding to 12, a game changer back there.

1:04At 20, options explode with Tennessee cornerback Colton Hood, who's a beast against the run, Clemson Pass Russia TJ Parker, or UCF's Malachi. Lawrence tearing it up. Dallas has flexibility to pick twice in the first round. Thursday night, so expect quality halls that plug gaps and build for the long haul.