“Premier deep threat” designated as Cowboys’ ideal first-round selection

“Premier deep threat” designated as Cowboys’ ideal first-round selection

The Cowboys may select the best player available because they have one of the league’s most complete rosters and the No. 24 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

For this reason, according to Dalton Wasserman of Pro Football Focus, Brian Thomas Jr. of LSU should be selected by Dallas as the first overall pick in order to bolster quarterback Dak Prescott’s skill set.

“Dallas’ offense started humming when speedsters Brandin Cooks and Kavontae Turpin threatened safeties enough to give CeeDee Lamb space to operate underneath,” writes Wasserman. “Brian Thomas Jr. is the only person in this draft who truly comprehends that job. Thomas was a top deep threat and finished the previous season as the country’s touchdown leader.”

After averaging 17.3 yards per reception the previous season, Thomas Jr. is just that. If the Cowboys are able to add him to their roster on April 25 in Detroit, he may definitely elevate the offense to a new level.

The 21-year-old had 68 receptions for 1,177 yards and 17 touchdowns in 2023, which puts him as the fifth-best wide receiver and the 29th overall prospect on PFF’s big board.

Thomas Jr. and All-Pro wide receiver

CeeDee Lamb together may establish one of the league’s top wide receiving tandems for many years to come.

It would also enable Prescott—who led the

NFL in throwing touchdowns with 36—to keep demonstrating why his four-year,

$160 million contract is well worth it.

It is acknowledged by Wasserman that

“Dallas also needs to fix its run defense under new defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer.”

Edgerrin Cooper of Texas A&M or

Michael Barrett of Michigan are two possible candidates to help with this.

Nonetheless, given the depth of talent in this year’s draft class,

a number of wide receivers are anticipated to go in the first round.

If Thomas Jr. is still available when the Cowboys make their first selection,

they would like to add him as one of the best playmakers.

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