Jerry Jones' Mock Draft: Defensive Overhaul

0:00On March 29, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is eyeing a defense of overhaul in this mock draft for the upcoming NFL draft. After trading away star Edge-Rusher Micaparsons and landing the 20th overall pick as their last asset from that deal, the team is hurting on. Defense. This three-round projection grabs Edge-Rusher Rubenbane Jr. from Miami at the 12th pick, cornerback Avion Terrell from Clemson at 20th. Overall, and linebacker Kyle Lewis from Pittsburgh in the third round at 90 second. Bane stands out with his explosive speed, power, and smarts as a pass rusher plus solid run defense skills. As 6'2 and 263 pounds, he overcomes short arms. A big red flag since no edge guy that size has succeeded early in the league. Lately, still, his technique could make him Dallas's top edge threat right away even if he needs tweaking in the 3-4 scheme. Meanwhile, the Cowboys cornerbacks tanked last year with their third-rounder ranked dead last by stat sites.

1:05Terrell brings elite speed and hip fluidity to lockdown receivers outside, plus a knack for turnovers like three picks and eight force fumbles in. College. He's smaller, so run support is iffy, but adding weight could turn him into an instant starter. At linebacker, Dallas ignored free agency and needs depth beyond young guys like Demarbian overshown. Lewis, a 6-foot tall, 220-pound speedster with a 4.5-340 fits as a versatile hybrid in the 3-4. He's instinctual in past coverage, but raw against the run, making him a project with high upside. If these picks hit, Bane and Terrell start day one as position leaders, lifting the defense to league average huge for a squad with the NFLs. Second best offense by yards. Jerry's got his work cut out, but stacking the front seven like this could flip the script come fall.