With only three receivers off the board the Chiefs see an opportunity to jump ahead and snag the top WR on their wish list.  There are multiple WR-needy teams between the Cowboys and them, so they’re willing to give up two mid-rounders to have their pick of the litter.

Suamataia, the 6-foot-5, 326-pound left tackle from BYU, projects as a cornerstone talent to a team willing to put in the work. He comes to the NFL rawer than many of the top prospects buy has all the intangibles to be an upper tier LT in the not-too-distant future.

Most scouts believe he’s good enough to start right away provided his team is willing to endure the growing pains. The move keeps Tyler Smith at home at left guard and addresses one of the biggest issues facing the 2024 roster.

In addition to 32, the Cowboys gain picks 95 and 131 in the trade.

The Cowboys are looking for a running back at 56 but with two of their top RB targets still on the board, they roll the dice and move back three spots with the Texans. Dallas sends 56 and 244 in exchange for Pick 59 and Pick 127. As luck would have it, Jonathan Brooks got picked right before them at 59, so they go to Plan B: Benson.

Benson, 6-foot, 216, may be the better of the two backs when all is said and done. The 21-year-old from Florida State is built solid and plays with a running style the Cowboys seem to fancy.  His 4.39 speed put him in elite company. Benson projects as an every-down back capable of hitting the homerun and also converting short yardage.

With their second trade back in as many rounds, the Cowboys secure their second fourth round pick, which was more than they could have hoped for at the onset.

Wallace has been one of the biggest risers of the draft in recent weeks. It seems media scouts have been trailing teams scouts and Wallace is now seen as a clear top-100 prospect. Rated as LB3 on Brugler’s draft guide, Wallace is a great pick up here late in the third round.

At 6-foot-1, 237-pounds, Wallace is built for a variety of roles at LB. He has high-end explosiveness and athleticism which make him an ideal three-down prospect. He needs to work on pre-snap reads to take the next step in his game and will need classroom time before he can unlock his potential.  

Ladies and gentlemen, the Blue Star Special. It seems every year the Cowboys select someone on Day 2 who is just high-risk/high-reward enough to make an old oilman’s day. That pick is known around Cowboys Nation as the Blue Star Special and Sweat fits the profile to a T.

With rumors of his party ways already circulating, Sweat was tagged with a DWI just weeks before the draft. It’s called into question his maturity and stability as an NFL player and his stock has plummeted as a result.

At 6-foot-4, 366-pounds, and a blend of power and agility, he’s a special player worthy of a top-50 selection. If Sweat can control the off-the-field issues he could be special player in this league.

The Cowboys, devoid of 1-tech players on their roster, see Sweat as a perfect fit for their front. Likely sliding into the starting spot by Day 1, Sweat would occupy blockers, control the pocket, and address the most concerning part of the Cowboys 2024 defense.

Based on draft history, the Cowboys don’t typically go out of their way to select high end prospects at OC. The trait they seem to target the most is weight, which is why they passed over the highly rated Sedrick Van Pran earlier.

Nourzad, 6-foot-3, 317-pounds, is the heaviest prospect this side of Jackson Powers-Johnson making him a sneaky-good fit in the fourth round. Possibly the smartest OC prospect of the class, he can process data quickly and make the right calls at the line. Physically, Dane Brugler likened him to Tyler Biadasz, which makes the pick make even more sense.

When the Cowboys let Michael Gallup go they lost their top X receiver option heading into 2024. CeeDee Lamb will get his fair share of snaps at X but the Cowboys learned last season he’s an unstoppable force in the slot so that’s where they’d like to use him.

Drafting a player with X ability is important this year because it can help keep Lamb in his best possible position (It’s not completely unlike how Suamataia keeps Smith at his best position at LG).

Wilson, 6-foot-6, 231-pounds, is an extremely large WR prospect. His 84-inch wingspan, 4.52 40-time and 1.59 10-yard split make him quite the weapon in the NFL. He’s strong on slant routes where he can cut and use his large frame to shield off defenders. He’s also capable on go routes winning down the sideline and winning 50-50 balls.

Wilson doesn’t project as a No. 1 WR at any point, but with some work on his route running he could be just good enough outside to keep defenses honest while Lamb posts big day after big day from inside.

At 6-foot, 203-pounds, Brade is a well-built, albeit short, safety prospect. Brade led Maryland in each of the last two seasons in tackles and plays with a non-stop motor that endears him to coaches and scouts.

Natural athleticism and good ball skills make him a good safety option in a variety of coverages. He’s a good player to have deeper on the depth chart because he can play a number of roles.

Special teams experience will secure him a spot early but Brade could be a top-three safety on the Cowboys in a couple years and appears to be a bargain here in the fifth round.

Cole isn’t going to drop jaws with his explosion or rival Micah Parsons with his bend around the edge. Cole is a different kind of defensive end. At 6-foot-6, 278-pounds, Cole is more like the second coming of Taco Charlton (in a good way). He’s an enormous player with elite reach and position/role versatility to play both inside and outside.

Cole projects as a good rotational player who can serve multiple roles on gameday both as a linemen as well as special teamer. His long frame and 86-inch wingspan could easily take over for Dorance Armstrong who has been John Fassel’s top field goal blocker.

With Dallas’ final pick in the draft (they used their other seventh rounder to sweeten the pot in the Buffalo deal) they select Casey from Indiana. Casey, 6-foot-1, 230-pounds, is the last remaining MIKE prospect on the board.

The Cowboys need a downhill runner at middle LB and Casey can provide that in base packages. At almost 24-years-of-age, Casey is older than most prospects but has found a way to remain healthy and available throughout his college career so the wear and tear shouldn’t be a major concern.

Casey is the second LB drafted by the Cowboys and comes with special teams experience which should serve him well as rookie.  

The Cowboys addressed the LT position early with Suamataia. Later they would add Nourzad at OC to shore up the offensive line for the foreseeable future.

In the second and third round they added the new starting RB in Benson, the newest hyper-athletic LB in Wallace, and the much-needed run-stuffer in Sweat at DT.

A new X WR was found in Wilson, safety depth added in Brade, a new rotational and versatile DL in Cole and finally a LB to round out depth in Casey.

Assuming the players live up to their potential, most major needs have been addressed and the Cowboys didn’t have to sacrifice long-term potential to do it.