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Dallas Cowboys: 7-Round 2019 mock draft just over two weeks out

By Randy Gurzi

FORT WORTH, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 24: Ben Banogu #15 of the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium on November 24, 2018 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
FORT WORTH, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 24: Ben Banogu #15 of the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium on November 24, 2018 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /
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STARKVILLE, MS – SEPTEMBER 15: Safety Johnathan Abram #38 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs intercepts a pass intended for wide receiver Ja’Marcus Bradley #2 of the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns during the third quarter on September 15, 2018 at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images)
STARKVILLE, MS – SEPTEMBER 15: Safety Johnathan Abram #38 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs intercepts a pass intended for wide receiver Ja’Marcus Bradley #2 of the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns during the third quarter on September 15, 2018 at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images) /

Round 2, Pick 58: Johnathan Abram, S, Mississippi State

Dallas traded away their first-round pick during the 2018 season. In need of a No, 1 wide receiver, they sent their pick to the Oakland Raiders in exchange for Amari Cooper. He ended up changing the entire offense for the better which made the price surrendered well worth it.

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While the move was a good one, it’s never fun for fans to have to wait until the second night to see their team make a selection. That’s what those who cheer on America’s Team have to do here, but the wait will be worth it should they land a prospect like Johnathan Abram from Mississippi State.

Signing George Iloka gave Dallas a starter at strong safety, but his contract is only for one season. This means he could be a rental player, especially if a long-term option such as Abram is still around at No. 58.

Abram is a decent option when playing in coverage but he shines in run support and has a reputation for delivering violent hits. Even more importantly, he’s not one to miss tackles very often. Last season, this was an issue as Jeff Heath struggled at times with his angles and came up short often due to this. Abram will make an already strong defense that much better and should be the starter for years to come.

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