Should the Cowboys move up in the NFL Draft of 2024?

The last time the Cowboys traded up in the first round of the NFL Draft was eleven years ago. Then-St. Louis Rams and Dallas reached an agreement for Dallas to advance and

The last time the Cowboys traded up in the first round of the NFL Draft was in 2012 when they made a deal with the then-St. Louis Rams to select Morris Claiborne.

Fans have been frustrated for years by the Cowboys’ front office’s unwillingness to trade up in the draft over the last ten years,

as they felt scarred by the bust that Claiborne turned out to be.

Cowboys had previously traded up in the first round in 2007, 2008, and 2010.

It’s time for this team to move on from their one poor decision and, if the proper guy is available, at least think about going higher in the 2024 draft.

With this draft class, the Cowboys are well-positioned as the top position groups in the class match their needs.

The offensive line and wide receiver positions in particular have an abundance of first-round talent.

There needs to be a genuine discussion in the draft room about putting together a package to go up and get their guy if one of the elite players at one of those spots does drop down the board.

These three players are what we would see in Dallas should a trade-up with the Cowboys occur.

Olu Fashanu, tackle

Olu Fashanu, the standout tackle for Penn State, is a name you are probably already aware with if you have been following the draft coverage for a few months.

Even before he was among the top three, he was made fun of, but after the combine, his reputation fell.

It appears that teams are beginning to forget what initially ranked Fashanu in the top three,

given his below-average hand measurement and the presence of certain freak athletes in the class during the performance testing.

Fashanu is a genuine student of the game and as polished as they come.

There are no concerns here regarding his height, weight, or any other measurement of his size other than the size of his hand.

We are discussing a plug-and-play starter to take Tyron Smith’s spot as a franchise legend.

Going up for Fashanu entails going up for a powerful, slick, strong, and seasoned left tackle.

Examine the Cowboys roster without Smith; they desperately need a player who fits Fashanu’s profile.

In the unlikely event that his hand size and mid-combine hamstring injury cause him to fall behind some of the more visually striking tackle possibilities in the draft,

the Cowboys will need to act quickly.

Reciever Wide, Rome Odunze

Before you dismiss this as implausible,

keep in mind that it was unthinkable until it actually happened that CeeDee Lamb would go as high as 17 in the 2020 NFL Draft.

Rome Odunze, a former Washington Huskie, is one of the top prospects in the 2024 draft.

Odunze, who is currently projected as a top-ten pick, possesses the same superstar potential and buzz that Lamb had before the draft.

The possibility that Odunze would be selected among the first five picks in this draft would be hotly contested if it weren’t for the generational receivers in this draft,

Marvin Harrison Jr. and Malik Nabers.

You must be wondering, “Where in the world do the Cowboys fit into this,” in light of that.

The explanation is more related to Brian Thomas Jr.,

the wide receiver for LSU, than it is to Odunze’s skill.

Although I’m willing to wager that NFL teams are paying this guy plenty of attention at the moment—especially after he turned in a fantastic 40-yard dash time of 4.33—he isn’t receiving nearly enough attention from the media.

In 2023, Thomas topped all college football players in receiving touchdowns.

Presently, he is subtly establishing himself as the class’s third wide receiver ahead of Odunze.

Dallas could have a window of opportunity now that they have a receiver to choose from.

Odunze might drop if Harrison, Nabers,

and Thomas are selected in the first round by clubs that do not require a first-round receiver.

If that occurs, Dallas may use a trade package for Odunze to pull off another draft robbery a la Lamb.

Jackson Powers-Johnson in the center

This is a name that has far stronger ties to the Cowboys than both Fashanu and Odunze.

Jackson Powers, OregonTyler Biadasz, the Cowboys’ current center,

appears to be headed toward a split with Johnson, the finest center in this draft class.

Naturally, Cowboys supporters are quite interested in “JPJ” now that this has happened.

The problem for that group is that they would have to trade up to acquire Powers-Johnson because it looks like his stock has passed Dallas by.

Normally, it would eliminate the Cowboys from consideration for him,

but given the severity of the center need and the caliber of Powers-Johnson, this could make sense for Dallas.

In addition, this Cowboys trade-up might only include a few choices, in contrast to the Odunze and Fashanu deals.

In the event that Powers-Johnson is available at 18–21, it would be obvious for Dallas to advance and select their next center.

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