The more we examine the talent layout of the upcoming NFL draft, the more and more it seems that an offensive tackle will be the pick. According to NFL Mock Draft Database, eight offensive tackles are expected to come off the board in the first round, with five of them ranging from picks 18 to 30.
Could the Cowboys be fortuitous to have the stars line up so nicely for them after losing their star left tackle, Tyron Smith, in free agency? Possibly. However, nothing is a guarantee and you never know if there will be a run of tackles in the first run, and if so, the Cowboys need to have a contingency plan.