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FRISCO, Texas — The NFL Draft is less than two weeks away, as the Dallas Cowboys are taking the final steps in their evaluation process before making their currently scheduled seven picks in the draft before acquiring a carefully constructed undrafted free agent pool.

In the Pick Fit series, we will take a look at each position group and what player would make sense for the Cowboys at each of their seven picks within that position group.

Next up is edge.

Pick 24 in the first round: Darius Robinson of Missouri Dallas invited Darius Robinson, one of the very few defensive lineman with the versatility to move inside to 3-Tech and as wide as a 7-Tech, for a 30-Visit. Robinson’s ability to do so creates a special challenge for opposing offensive linemen. He is a potent weapon in both run defense and backfield assault because of his combination of brute power (6 feet 5 inches, 285 pounds) and agility off the line. Robinson might be the first name off the board if Dallas sees its top offensive line targets go undrafted and is in a position to select the best player available.

Pick 56 in Round 2: Chris Braswell of Alabama Chris Braswell, a physical defender with a talent for getting to the ball and creating big plays, might be the most talked-about edge rusher heading into day two. His combination of length, strength, and stature makes him a formidable weapon off the edge. Although he will need to do better at creating an advantage in the run game, he is an interesting day two bet because of his upside as an aggressor with the ball.

Pick 174 in Round 5: Jalyx Hunt of Houston Christian Jalyx Hunt, who transferred from Cornell, where he played safety before gaining weight and became an all-around great pass rusher for HCU, is one of the more unusual prospects in the NFL. With one of the most remarkable highlight videos in the draft cycle, he displays violence off the edge thanks to his bend, athleticism, and strong drive. He will need to adjust to his increased weight and skill level before he can play with strength, but once he can, he can be a ferocious disruptor in the NFL.

Pick 216 in Round 6: Xavier Thomas of Clemson He played for six years at Clemson and saw a lot of football during his time with the Tigers. Because of his agility on the line, offensive linemen in the ACC had difficulty stopping him. Thomas, who usually only wins off the line, will need to improve on hand fighting and stunts to find other ways to maneuver around the competition.
Round 3, Pick 87: Austin Booker (Kansas): One of the more inexperienced players in the entire draft class, Austin Booker used one huge season at Kansas to propel himself into day two of draft discussions. The inexperience does show up in hand fighting with opposing offensive linemen and identifying run schemes, but his athleticism and length off the edge are explosive enough to foresee a future that involves a long and productive career in the NFL once he gets reps under his belt.

Sundiata Anderson, UDFA, Grambling State Sundiata Anderson is a physically intimidating edge rusher who showed off his strength and size to fend off opposing tackles and his strong, extended wingspan to make tackles in the backfield. Anderson made his debut at the East-West Shrine Bowl in Frisco in late January. His play strength is one of those qualities that can’t be taught, but his lower body and footwork will require some work.

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