Dallas Cowboys: Post-Combine 7-round 2020 mock draft hones in on defense
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 308 pounds | Arms: 31.5 inches
40 Time: 4.75 seconds | Bench Press: 32 reps
Human beings built like Khalil Davis aren’t supposed to move in the way that the Nebraska defensive tackle is capable of. Furthermore, his bench press showed he has strength in his compact frame. However, his short arms and less than ideal height knock his stock a little bit. As a fifth-round pick though, he’s a moldable piece that the Dallas Cowboys defense could use in its midsts.
The Cowboys have long been searching for consistency on the interior of the defensive line in terms of penetrators that can be complete players as well. While Davis doesn’t project as anything close to a superstar, his motor and explosiveness in the trenches could serve him well in helping Dallas really try to solidify one of their tackle spots both in the pass rush and against the run.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 204 pounds | Arms: 30.875 inches
NFL Combine Results: Only tested in bench press (13 reps)
It’s highly likely that the Cowboys let Tavon Austin walk in free agency, which takes one depth piece out of their wide receiver corps. Beyond Austin, Randall Cobb is also set to hit free agency, though the chances of him returning are increasingly high with Mike McCarthy, who coached him in Green Bay, taking over in Dallas. Even still, losing Austin leaves a specific hole in the offense, one Kentucky’s Lynn Bowden Jr. can fill.
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Bowden, not by choice, did it all in college, playing wide receiver, quarterback and moving all over the field. That type of versatility is evident in his build and physical tools with quickness and speed that can make him a valuable gadget player for McCarthy and Kellen Moore. For him to be an every-down player, he needs refinement, specifically with his route-running. But if they’re looking for a late-round Austin replacement, Bowden could fit the bill quite well.