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Dallas Cowboys: 5 Defensive Back Options On Day 2 In 2017 NFL Draft

By Stephen Forsha

Nov 25, 2016; Pullman, WA, USA; Washington Huskies defensive back Kevin King (20) celebrates a defensive stop against the Washington State Cougars during the second half at Martin Stadium. The Huskies won 45-17. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2016; Pullman, WA, USA; Washington Huskies defensive back Kevin King (20) celebrates a defensive stop against the Washington State Cougars during the second half at Martin Stadium. The Huskies won 45-17. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Dallas Cowboys selected Taco Charlton in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft, but would now be wise to add defensive backs on Day 2.

The second and third rounds of the 2017 NFL Draft will be very important for the Dallas Cowboys. Though there isn’t as much glitz and glamour with the draft as there was during the first round, the process is still just as important. This is a great opportunity for the Cowboys to add to their defense as they did in Round 1 when they selected Taco Charlton.

Day 2 gives the Cowboys a chance to gain a very high-quality defensive back, either at safety or cornerback, with what are currently the 60th (Round 2) and 92nd overall (Round 3) picks.

Even though the Cowboys did add an edge rusher with their first pick of this draft, there is still a lot of work to be done. But luckily for the Cowboys, there are still some talented players with high grades left for Day 2. Here are five defensive backs the Cowboys could draft Friday night.

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1. Quincy Wilson, CB – Florida

The Cowboys would most likely have to trade up to make this selection as he’s the highest rated cornerback remaining in the draft. At 6-1 and 211 pounds, Wilson brings good size at the cornerback position, plus he allowed under 40 percent of passes to be completed that were thrown in his direction last season with the Gators. He also totaled three interceptions in 2016.

2. Kevin King, CB – Washington

Another talented player in this draft that could have been a first-round choice, King, like they did with Wilson, had a pre-draft visit with the Cowboys. The former Washington Huskies cornerback also brings excellent size at the position at 6-3 and 200 pounds. Described by many as a “physical corner,” he is a player the Cowboys could use because they need to get tougher on defense. Plus, having a corner that can mix it up in the NFC East against the wide receivers in the division twice a season would be helpful.

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