[tps_title]2017 Dallas Cowboys Mock Draft: Round 4, Pick 133[/tps_title]
Brian Hill, RB, Wyoming
The depth of the running back position behind Ezekiel Elliott is pretty much nonexistent with Darren McFadden and Lance Dunbar testing free agency and the possibility of the Cowboys trading away Alfred Morris. I expect the Cowboys to address the RB position at some point in the draft and I think Brian Hill could be that guy.
At 6’1″, 219, Brian Hill has the size NFL teams look for in an every down back, which is good because that is exactly what he is. He could step in and fill in for Zeke if needed without there being too much of a step down in talent.
Hill is a tough physical runner with enough speed to break a few long runs every now and then. He doesn’t fight the ball in the receiving game and is a competent pass protector. He could be the third-down back as a rookie and fill in for Elliott every now and then when he needs a breather.
I am in love with Fabian Moreau. I was so disappointed that he performed so well at the combine. I was hoping to snag him in the 3rd or at least in the second, but it’s clear we have to take him in the 1st. Godwin in the 2nd is a nice get and will replace Williams beautifully. After that, the only other pick I’m thrilled with is the last one: Muhammed. Nice diamond-in-the-rough there. Another one to think of is Joe Mathis from Washington. Before his injury, he was on par with Garrett as a player, although he didn’t have the junior season that Garrett had. Apparently Mathis grew up a lot before his senior season and the coaches and players raved about him when he was there his senior year. Not sure how much I like Vanderdoes though… seems like another Golden Cock to me.
Thanks for commenting Kevin. I would probably go a completely different direction in just about every round with the exception of Fabian Moreau if I do this over today.
I like Godwin, but I’d like him more in the 3rd. Just no chance he falls that far I’m afraid.
I like your draft but my dream DT is Larry Ogunjobi from Charlotte.
Albert, I’m not familiar with him. I’m going to have to check him out.
Changes with Sidney Jones gone with Achilles tear (instead of ahead of us in Rd 1 – drops him to Rd 3 maybe)? Paea signed (PFF rates it an upgrade)? Carroll joined? TWill re-signed?