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2016 NFL Mock Draft: Big boys dominate first round

By Brian Miller

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September 5, 2015; Pasadena, CA, USA; Virginia Cavaliers running back Albert Reid (5) runs the ball against the defense of UCLA Bruins linebacker Myles Jack (30) during the first half at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
September 5, 2015; Pasadena, CA, USA; Virginia Cavaliers running back Albert Reid (5) runs the ball against the defense of UCLA Bruins linebacker Myles Jack (30) during the first half at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

  1. Dallas Cowboys

Myles Jack – LB – UCLA

The Cowboys could go a number of different ways with this pick. They most notably need linebacker help thanks to injuries to Rolando McClain (a pending free agent) and Sean Lee who has durability issues. They also need to find a quarterback for the future as Tony Romo is getting older and wearing down. It’s too high for the Cowboys to go quarterback but not too high to take one of the better linebackers in this years draft class.

Jack is coming off a knee injury that sidelined him in 2015 but knee injuries are nothing like they used to be and players are recovering much faster. The team could also look at Jaylon Smith with this pick as well. Smith too is coming off an injured knee. Another option for Jerry Jones is a trade down where he will be able to accumulate a couple of more picks and still get a starting linebacker. Especially if he stays in the top 10.

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