Cowboys Trade Up for Linebacker, Browns Move Back

0:00On April 15th, Mel Kuiper Jr. dropped his latest NFL mock draft, and this time he shook things up with actual trades, something he rarely does. The big one has the Dallas Cowboys sending their 12th and 20th picks to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for the number 6 spot plus pick, 39. That lets Dallas jump up and grab Ohio State linebacker Sonny Stiles, who's sitting there as a top talent. Both teams start with two first round picks, giving their front offices room to wheel and deal. Kuiper pictures Cowboys owner Jerry Jones dialing up Browns GM Andrew Berry to snag this elite prospect before he slips away. Stiles ranks as Kuiper's number 4 overall player, with explosive speed and range that could transform a defense. Dallas desperately needs help after last season's disaster, where they gave up 30.1 points per game, the worst in the league, and ranked. Dead last in efficiency. Saints have buzzed about whether the Cowboys would burn both first rounders on defense,

1:00and this move up fits that vibe perfectly, even if it costs them. One early selection. In return, Cleveland slides back to 12 and scoops Alabama offensive tackle Caden Proctor, a guy's some peg for their original number 6 slot. Proctors got the raw tools to anchor left tackle amid their line overhaul, making this trade down a win if his game takes moves out. As draft a nearest, keep eyes on these maneuvers. On these maneuvers, teams like Dallas chasing game changers could spark real fireworks come April.