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Dallas Cowboys: 5 Possible Draft Day Trade Scenarios

By Jimmy Long

Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the stage before the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the stage before the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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December 2, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Washington Huskies defensive back Sidney Jones (26) defends against Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Kabion Ento (17) during the fourth quarter in the Pac-12 championship at Levi’s Stadium. The Huskies defeated the Buffaloes 41-10. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

Scenario 4: Mortgage Some Future

This is a scenario I originally saw on Twitter and didn’t think too much of it. However, after giving it more thought, I think this move is brilliant, and could wind up getting the Dallas Cowboys a steal on an impact defensive player.

On March 11, at the University of Washington Pro Day, Sidney Jones, a top cornerback prospect, suffered an Achilles injury. This lead to concerns that he may not be able to take the field during the 2017 season.

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Many analysts moved Jones down their draft boards with that being the case. CBS Sports now ranks Jones as the 69th best prospect available, and the 13th best corner. His tape is deserving of a much higher selection.

So, the Dallas Cowboys could opt to trade future draft picks, perhaps next year’s second-rounder and a late-round pick or two, to snag Sidney Jones in the second round of this year’s draft. Essentially, since Jones may not play this year, the Cowboys would be taking a first-round caliber player in the second round of next year’s draft.

If you think about it that way, it’s a very tempting opportunity.

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