Cowboys Target Athletic Defense, Line Depth in Day Three

0:00On March 25th, the Dallas Cowboys are zeroing in on day 3 draft targets around Pick 112 in the 4th round, prioritizing athletic, fits for their defense in line depth. Chandler Rivers, from Duke, stands out as the top cornerback option, a 5'9, 185 lb slot specialist with a 4'040 time, 39-inch vertical, and 130-inch broadjump that scream modern nickel roll. If Rivers goes early, Jaylon Kilgore, from South Carolina, is next up, offering 6'1.5, 210 lbs of versatility as a safety nickel hybrid. He mats that 4.40 speed, added that 37-inch vertical, and posted 54 tackles, 10 pass breakups, and 2 picks in 2. 1025, perfect for Mike Zimmer's disguises. On the defensive line, after losing key interior guys, Chris McClellan from Missouri provides 6'4, 313 lb power, with a stopper as point, 5.540, 25 bench reps, 48 tackles, and 6x.

1:08Demante K. Par from Clemson brings explosive upside at 6'5, 313 lb, and a 4.850. Brian Parker, the second from Duke, rounds out offensive value as a 6'5, 309 lb tackle with center guard, flexibility, a 5.1440, and 29 bench reps, smart depth that develops fast. These profiles mask the cowboy's knees for twitch, size, and skim fit, so expect them to pounce if the board falls right on day 3.