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Dallas Cowboys: 7-Round 2018 mock draft one week away

By Stephen Forsha

TUSCALOOSA, AL - SEPTEMBER 16: Calvin Ridley #3 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates his touchdown reception against the Colorado State Rams with Cam Sims #17 at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 16, 2017 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
TUSCALOOSA, AL - SEPTEMBER 16: Calvin Ridley #3 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates his touchdown reception against the Colorado State Rams with Cam Sims #17 at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 16, 2017 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 02: UTEP offensive lineman Will Hernandez in action during the 2018 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 2, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 02: UTEP offensive lineman Will Hernandez in action during the 2018 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 2, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Round 2: Will Hernandez, OG, UTEP

The offensive line had issues with injuries and depth last season, and though the defense is still a need in round two, if Will Hernandez is still available in the second round, the Cowboys should either trade up in the round to gain his services or wish upon a star for him to be available at 50th overall.

Hernandez would shore up the interior offensive line for the Cowboys, where they could play him beside Tyron Smith at left guard and allow La’el Collins to work at right tackle, and that could leave Cameron Fleming as tackle depth on the roster in case of an injury.

As stated in his CBS Sports Draft Profile, Hernandez was a member of an offensive line at UTEP that allowed one or no sacks in 27 of his 49 starts. Hernandez would not only be joining an even better offensive line if drafted by Dallas, but he would also be ready to play at a high level as he’s already been a member of an O-line with high standards.

The offensive line of the Cowboys wasn’t up to their usual high standards last season, and with all the Ezekiel Elliott drama behind them this upcoming season and adding Hernandez’s ability to be a reliable player each week (he started in 49 games at UTEP), the Cowboys could hit the jackpot. This could add another stellar piece to their offensive line, which would make players like Elliott and Dak Prescott better than they have shown already in their NFL careers.

Drafting a guard at this point of the draft might take some imagination for some, but making the offensive line better can never hurt anything, and anything that makes the job of Elliott and Prescott easier has to be considered.

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