Cowboys Trade Up for Defensive Star

0:00On March 9th, the Dallas Cowboys remain one of the biggest names in sports, but they have not won a Super Bowl in 30 years. Last season marked the first year under new head coach Brian Shottenheimer, who led them to a seven-win, nine-loss, one-tie record. Their offense shown brightly, but the defense ranked near the bottom of the league. That unit allowed the second-most passing yards per game and gave up more than 30 points on average. They finished 30th in total yards permitted and dead last in several key categories, highlighting a clear need for reinforcements. CBS Sports analyst Tom Fornelli predicts Dallas will trade up in the draft to fix it. In his latest mock, he has the Cowboys dealing with the Kansas City Chiefs to grab the ninth overall pick and select Ohio State Linebacker, Sonny, Styles. Styles put up solid college numbers with 244 tackles and strong production against the run. Showing at the NFL Combine really boosted his profile where he posted top marks among linebackers in speed, jumps, and overall athleticism.

1:03Grabbing a talent like Styles could give the Cowboys the defensive spark they crave to chase that long-awaited title, especially if they pull off the move on draft night.