Dallas Cowboys Must Land One Of These 5 Guys In First Round Of 2016 NFL Draft

By Brad Berreman

The Dallas Cowboys are in rare air this year, with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. Getting an impact player at a position of need is a virtual certainty, but the Cowboys must land one of these five players with their first-round pick.

Dallas Cowboys Must Land One Of These 5 Guys In First Round Of 2016 NFL Draft
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5. Ole Miss WR Laquon Treadwelll

Ole Miss WR Laquon Treadwelll Credit: Kim Klement USA TODAY Sports
Treadwell is clearly a dark horse pick for Dallas, since a trade down would be needed to make him a more viable choice. That said, Treadwell would give the Cowboys a threat opposite Dez Bryant and nothing should be totally ruled out at No. 4.

5. Ole Miss WR Laquon Treadwelll

Treadwell is clearly a dark horse pick for Dallas, since a trade down would be needed to make him a more viable choice. That said, Treadwell would give the Cowboys a threat opposite Dez Bryant and nothing should be totally ruled out at No. 4.

4. Florida State CB Jalen Ramsey

Florida State CB Jalen Ramsey Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports
The Cowboys were good yardage-wise against he pass last year (fifth in the league), but they had just eight interceptions (tied for second-fewest in the NFL). Ramsey would help that situation if he's still on the board.

4. Florida State CB Jalen Ramsey

The Cowboys were good yardage-wise against he pass last year (fifth in the league), but they had just eight interceptions (tied for second-fewest in the NFL). Ramsey would help that situation if he's still on the board.

3. Ohio State DE Joey Bosa

Ohio State DE Joey Bosa Credit: Getty Images
A major need at defensive end has Bosa clearly on Dallas' radar at No. 4 overall. Assuming he's available, the Cowboys may not be on the clock all that long.

3. Ohio State DE Joey Bosa

A major need at defensive end has Bosa clearly on Dallas' radar at No. 4 overall. Assuming he's available, the Cowboys may not be on the clock all that long.

2. Oregon DE DeForest Buckner

Oregon DE DeForest Buckner Credit: Getty Images
Buckner is physically imposing (6-foot-7, 290 pounds) and very productive (10.5 sacks and 17 tackles for loss last season). The Cowboys need defensive line help, and Buckner could play inside or outside.

2. Oregon DE DeForest Buckner

Buckner is physically imposing (6-foot-7, 290 pounds) and very productive (10.5 sacks and 17 tackles for loss last season). The Cowboys need defensive line help, and Buckner could play inside or outside.

1. Ohio State RB Ezekiel Elliott

Ohio State RB Ezekiel Elliott Credit: Getty Images
An argument can be made that, in the grand scheme of things, running back is not a significant need for Dallas. But Elliott is a dynamic all-around talent, and the Cowboys have to take a long look at him with the fourth pick.

1. Ohio State RB Ezekiel Elliott

An argument can be made that, in the grand scheme of things, running back is not a significant need for Dallas. But Elliott is a dynamic all-around talent, and the Cowboys have to take a long look at him with the fourth pick.

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