Do we take a chance on McCoy if he makes it these last few picks? Top 15 talent could be a steal

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Do we take a chance on McCoy if he makes it these last few picks? Top 15 talent could be a steal

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I'm cheering for him as long as OUR doctors have scoped him. I dont think we are taking any more BIG health risks

McCoy is available, other than that, i really have no idea. Maybe Malik Muhammad the CB from UT?

DE Jaishawn Barham Michigan

Barham lined up as an edge rusher and an off-ball linebacker at Michigan. He has a sturdy build with good short-area quickness, showing the ability to utilize his speed when rushing off the edge. Barham can rely on power and strength, so he should benefit from the technical advancement and refinement of his pass-rush moves. Against the run, that strength comes in handy to set the edge. And his experience in coverage at linebacker should help him as a drop end at the next level. Barham lacks the instincts to be greatly effective as a linebacker at the next level, so the position switch to primarily play off the edge should benefit him. -- Scouts Inc.

Draft Profile: Bio
A four-year starter who finished his career at Michigan, Barham played his prep ball at DeMatha Catholic before transferring to St. Frances Academy in Baltimore for his final two seasons. He was a consensus four-star recruit, the tenth-ranked linebacker in the 2022 class, and the top-ranked signee in Mike Locksley's Maryland class after a late flip from South Carolina on signing day.

At Maryland, Barham started from day one. As a true freshman he led all Big Ten freshmen in tackles with 58, added 6.5 tackles for loss and four sacks, and earned Freshman All-American honors from College Football News. His sophomore year brought 37 tackles, three sacks, and his first career interception before he entered the portal and reunited with former St. Frances teammate Derrick Moore in Ann Arbor.

Barham started all 13 games at off-ball linebacker for Michigan in 2024, finishing second on the team with 66 tackles. In 2025, Wink Martindale's staff moved him to boundary edge in Week 3, and he responded with 10.0 tackles for loss, four sacks, and 21 pressures across 12 games. He earned Honorable Mention All-Big Ten in both Michigan seasons, was a two-time Academic All-Big Ten selection, and declined an invitation to the Senior Bowl.

Scouting Report: Strengths

• Violent hands at the point of attack; stacks and sheds with authority on down blocks.
• Quick first step off the snap creates immediate displacement and collapses rush lanes.
• Run defense translates from any alignment; reads blocking schemes and fills fast.
• Linebacker background shows up in zone drops and short-area body control.
• Above-average timed speed for 240 pounds; closes from the backside in a hurry.
• Plays with quiet toughness and slams his hands into blocks without hesitation.
• Has the bend and ankle flex to flatten the corner on slower tackles.
• Four years of starting production across two programs and two position groups.

Scouting Report: Weaknesses

• Narrow and tapered lower body; bulk is mediocre for an every-down edge.
• Pass rush plan is underdeveloped; wins on traits rather than hand counters.
• Attacks before reading and can fly past the football into the backfield.
• Missed tackle rate spiked badly in 2025 after a clean 2024 season at off-ball.
• Coverage in space against tight ends and backs is a liability on deeper drops.
• Snap anticipation comes and goes; offsides penalties piled up late in the year.
• Discipline issues bubble over, including the head-butt on an official versus Ohio State.

Scouting Report: Summary
Run defense is the calling card here, full stop. The way Barham attacks down blocks, stacks offensive linemen at the point, and triggers downhill is NFL-ready work, and the tape at Michigan in 2025 is the best evidence of it. He is at his best when a defense can move him around and let him play aggressively, lining him up as a rush linebacker one snap and a hand-down edge the next. Add in real closing burst from the backside and testing numbers that confirm the speed you see on tape, and there is a foundation here to build on.

The cleanest fit is an odd-front defense that can deploy him as a strong-side rush linebacker, let him set the edge on early downs, and unleash him as a designed pressure player on obvious passing downs. A coordinator who blitzes from multiple spots can get him running downhill without asking him to win extended one-on-one matchups against NFL tackles. Sub-package work as a stand-up rusher fits the same mold while his hand usage develops.

The concerns are real. He is a tweener in the truest sense, without the bulk to hold up every down on the edge or the instincts to play off-ball full time, and the discipline lapses have to be cleaned up before he can be trusted on the field in critical moments. Coverage will keep him on the sideline in some passing situations early. That said, the run defense, positional flexibility, and explosive traits give him a floor as a rotational piece with genuine starter upside if a patient staff develops the pass rush toolbox.

This is the guy that did the little head butt to the official at Ohio State

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Rounds 47 on Saturday, April 25, at noon ET (11 a.m. CT).

Winters, who played off-ball linebacker with the 49ers, is expected to play middle linebacker with the Cowboys.

So we traded for a MLB, got a new S, and two new Edge guys.

Re: Malachi

One of the worst-kept secrets in the NFL was that Dallas loved Lawrence, but would the Cowboys take him at No. 20? Well, they didn't, instead moving back three spots and still getting the player they had their eyes on. Lawrence is a speed rusher with excellent first-step quickness and the bend that allowed him to produce 20 sacks in college. Dallas needed to add rushers in this mold to fit Parker's new scheme that probably will align rushers in space. His 4.5-second 40-yard dash speed represents the type of juice Dallas needs off the edge. -- Miller

@BenjaminSolak on Cowboys 3rd rd pick Jaishawn Barham… me likey pic.twitter.com/hdv53Fy8x0

— Eric Chiofalo (@EricChiofalo) April 25, 2026

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Winters, who played off-ball linebacker with the 49ers, is expected to play middle linebacker with the Cowboys.

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If we are a "3-4", it maybe that Winters and Barham are the ILBs

The Cowboys are going to start Michigan's Jaishawn Barham at ILB, according to Brian Schottenheimer. He brought up Zach Baun as a reference for Christian Parker's system.

— Joseph Hoyt (@JoeJHoyt) April 25, 2026

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Winters, who played off-ball linebacker with the 49ers, is expected to play middle linebacker with the Cowboys.

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If we are a "3-4", it maybe that Winters and Barham are the ILBs

The Cowboys are going to start Michigan's Jaishawn Barham at ILB, according to Brian Schottenheimer. He brought up Zach Baun as a reference for Christian Parker's system.

— Joseph Hoyt (@JoeJHoyt) April 25, 2026

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One has to be the Mike, as they get the headset

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If we are a "3-4", it maybe that Winters and Barham are the ILBs

The Cowboys are going to start Michigan's Jaishawn Barham at ILB, according to Brian Schottenheimer. He brought up Zach Baun as a reference for Christian Parker's system.

— Joseph Hoyt (@JoeJHoyt) April 25, 2026

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I would say one has to be the green dot which maybe Winter...technically it doesn't have to be an LB but DC Parker prefers a LB.

Stephen Jones indicated they aren't done at LB.

"I do think it's a work in progress. Certainly it was a big step to get Dee."

— Joseph Hoyt (@JoeJHoyt) April 25, 2026

#DallasCowboys Draft:
1st (11) — S Caleb Downs
1st (23) — OLB Malachi Lawrence
2nd (44) — DT Quinnen Williams
3rd (76) — WR George Pickens
3rd (92) — LB Jaishawn Barham
4th (112) —
4th (114) —
4th (137) —
5th (152) — LB Dee Winters
6th (193) — DT Jordan Phillips
7th (218) — pic.twitter.com/7dZEHYqjZ6

— Bill Jones (@CBS11BillJones) April 25, 2026

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If we are a "3-4", it maybe that Winters and Barham are the ILBs

The Cowboys are going to start Michigan's Jaishawn Barham at ILB, according to Brian Schottenheimer. He brought up Zach Baun as a reference for Christian Parker's system.

— Joseph Hoyt (@JoeJHoyt) April 25, 2026

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I would say one has to be the green dot which maybe Winter...technically it doesn't have to be an LB but DC Parker prefers a LB.

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Do any teams not use a LB? Just curious

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I llkee!

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#DallasCowboys Draft:
1st (11) — S Caleb Downs
1st (23) — OLB Malachi Lawrence
2nd (44) — DT Quinnen Williams
3rd (76) — WR George Pickens
3rd (92) — LB Jaishawn Barham
4th (112) —
4th (114) —
4th (137) —
5th (152) — LB Dee Winters
6th (193) — DT Jordan Phillips
7th (218) — pic.twitter.com/7dZEHYqjZ6

— Bill Jones (@CBS11BillJones) April 25, 2026

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Jordan Phillips who is a Bill now?

Wish list today, McCoy CB, Neusmeir QB

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Wish list today, McCoy CB, Neusmeir QB

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Oops... McCoy to Raiders

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If we are a "3-4", it maybe that Winters and Barham are the ILBs

The Cowboys are going to start Michigan's Jaishawn Barham at ILB, according to Brian Schottenheimer. He brought up Zach Baun as a reference for Christian Parker's system.

— Joseph Hoyt (@JoeJHoyt) April 25, 2026

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What Mr Google provided:
Jessie Bates III (ATL): Frequently lauded for his leadership and ability to direct the secondary, acting as a defensive quarterback.

Antoine Winfield Jr. (TB): A defensive playmaker who often controls the backend communication.

Derwin James (LAC): Capable of wearing the green dot due to his hybrid role as a safety/box defender.

Jevon Holland (MIA): Frequently communicates for the secondary.

Malik Muhammed, UT CB is still sitting there

Also, RB Mike Washington jr from Arkansas. Would be a nice backup

Skyler Bell, WR from UConn

The LB/S Kyler Louis too

My hope is Neusmeier, the QB from LSU. Great 2024, injuries in 2025. In 2024, he was projected Top 10

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My hope is Neusmeier, the QB from LSU. Great 2024, injuries in 2025. In 2024, he was projected Top 10

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I don't see a QB....LB, RB, TE, OT, NT for me

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Considering the fact that Dak is toward the end of his career. We need a better backup

All three #Cowboys picks so far had pre-draft visits in Dallas.

If the trend holds in today's fourth round, watch out for corners and perhaps some O-line help. pic.twitter.com/TRNGGvWJZn

— OCC44 (@OCC44) April 25, 2026

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We just in the last year brought in Joe Milton and Sam Howe.

QB Cade Klubnik goes to Jets. Not as much an upside at Nussmeir IMO

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Drew Shelton NFL Combine and Draft Prospects

Drew Shelton is a 6'5", 313-pound offensive tackle from Penn State, expected to be a 2026 NFL Draft prospect. A versatile, experienced starter (34 starts) for the Nittany Lions, he is known for his agility, fluid movement in pass protection, and potential as a swing tackle, with talent to develop into a starting role.

Key Details and Scouting Profile:

• Positional Versatility: While primarily a left tackle at Penn State, Shelton has experience at right tackle.
• Strengths: Fluid movement skills, good flexibility, and athletic ability in space. He is considered an agile pass-blocking left tackle.
• Areas for Improvement: Needs to improve hand placement and add strength to

Draft Profile: Bio
Drew Shelton came out of Downingtown West High School in Pennsylvania as a consensus four-star recruit, ranked among the top offensive tackle prospects nationally by all four major recruiting services. A two-sport athlete who also lettered in basketball, he was invited to the 2022 Under Armour All-American Game and enrolled at Penn State as part of the 2022 class.

Shelton saw the field early, appearing in seven games as a true freshman in 2022 with five starts at left tackle. His sophomore year brought 13 appearances with one start and an Academic All-Big Ten nod, and he lined up at multiple positions along the line including center and guard. The real leap came in 2024, when he locked down the starting left tackle job for all 16 games during Penn State's College Football Playoff run.

He returned for his senior season in 2025, starting again at left tackle and logging over 700 offensive snaps through the year. Over his four-year career, Shelton accumulated 45 games and roughly 2,450 offensive snaps, with his best overall production coming in his final season. He measured in at 6'5", 313 pounds at the NFL Combine, posting a 31-inch vertical and a 9'4" broad jump.

Scouting Report: Strengths

• Fluid hips and natural lateral mobility, likely aided by his basketball background.
• Gets out of his stance fast and covers ground well on reach blocks.
• Uses a snatch technique effectively in pass protection to control rushers' leverage.
• Smooth, balanced pass slides with hands that arrive on time and on target.
• Strong recovery ability to reconnect when a rusher works free initially.
• Tracks second-level defenders well on lead blocks and screens in space.
• Pass protection efficiency improved each year, allowing just one sack in 2025.
• Good fit for zone-scheme run concepts that reward movement and angle work.

Scouting Report: Weaknesses

• Undersized frame with below-average play strength.
• Feet stop on contact during drive blocks, leading to stalemates at the point.
• Turns his hips early in pass sets, opening lanes for inside counter moves.
• Gives ground too easily against power-based edge rushers converting speed to bull.
• Run blocking has been inconsistent across his career and lagged behind his pass pro.
• Slow to pick up twist and stunt games between the tackle and end spots.

Scouting Report: Summary
Shelton's calling card is his movement ability. He can get to spots that most offensive tackles simply cannot reach, and his footwork in pass protection took a real step forward during his senior year. The improvement in his pass blocking grades over four seasons tells a clear development story, and the fact that he allowed just one sack across 350-plus pass blocking snaps in 2025 is worth noting. His hand timing and punch accuracy in the passing game are above average, and when he locks on to a rusher, his recovery skills give him a second chance that most linemen do not get.

The concerns are real, though. His frame is on the lighter side for an NFL tackle, and his play strength right now is not where it needs to be. Run blocking remains the weaker half of his game. He tends to lose his base on contact in the ground game, and stronger defenders can walk him back into the pocket when they convert speed moves into power. His habit of opening his hips prematurely creates inside rush lanes that NFL pass rushers will find consistently. He also needs work processing line games and twists at NFL speed.

For a team running a zone-heavy scheme that values lateral movement and reach-blocking ability over phone-booth mauling, Shelton has real appeal. He is not a plug-and-play starter, but the athletic tools and the clear year-over-year improvement suggest a player who can develop into a capable starter if a coaching staff invests in his strength base and cleans up his technique. The ceiling depends entirely on how much stronger he can get and whether his feet can stay alive after initial contact.

Draft Profile: Bio
Devin Moore was a four-star recruit out of Naples, Florida, where he posted five interceptions as a junior and earned an invitation to the 2022 All-American Bowl. He originally committed to Notre Dame before flipping to Florida in December 2021, choosing the Gators over Alabama, LSU and Auburn.

His first three seasons in Gainesville were defined by injuries. Moore played five games as a true freshman in 2022, saw seven appearances and grabbed his first career interception against Tennessee in 2023, then started six games in 2024 before a shoulder issue ended his year early. Across those three seasons he logged just 639 defensive snaps. When available, the production was there: two interceptions and five pass breakups in limited action, plus a seven-tackle, two-PBU, pick game against Kentucky in 2024.

Everything came together in 2025. Moore started all 11 games, logged 556 defensive snaps, and posted career bests across the board: 35 tackles, two interceptions, four pass breakups, a sack and a forced fumble. He picked off Arch Manning in a win over ninth-ranked Texas and finished the fall with his bachelor's degree in General Business and a four-time SEC Academic Honor Roll distinction.

Scouting Report: Strengths
Outstanding size and length at 6'3", 198 pounds for an outside corner.
Uses his frame to jam receivers at the line and disrupt release timing in press.
Tracks deep balls well at full speed and wins contested catch-point battles.
Five career interceptions against SEC quarterbacks, not inflated by weak competition.
Comfortable in both man and zone assignments with strong grading in each.
Willing and physical run defender who fills alleys and tackles with authority.
Career missed tackle rate sits around 8%, which is strong for a boundary corner.
Showed clear year-over-year improvement in coverage grading and snap durability.

Scouting Report: Weaknesses
Only one full season of consistent starting experience across four college years.
Injury history is extensive: shoulder surgeries, back problems and concussions throughout.
Average speed for the position, and closing burst is not going to bail him out.
Gets upright in his backpedal and can be late flipping hips on sharp breaking routes.
Allowed receptions on over half his targets in 2025, including two touchdowns.
Tendency to grab past five yards could draw flags at the NFL level consistently.
Scouting Report: Summary
Moore's combination of length, coverage versatility, and run support gives a defensive coordinator real options. He fits best in a scheme that leans on Cover 3 or Cover 1 and wants a long, physical corner on the boundary who can press at the line and carry vertical routes without needing consistent safety help over the top. His man and zone coverage grading both fall in strong territory, so he should not be pigeonholed as strictly a press-man player. He can sit in off-coverage, read the quarterback's eyes, and drive on intermediate throws with enough processing to hold up in zone-heavy looks.

The concern is whether the body will cooperate. Three years of recurring injuries is not something you can dismiss, and the sports hernia that affected his combine performance adds another line to a medical file that already gives team doctors plenty to consider. His 40 time was pedestrian for the position, and while the tape shows adequate recovery speed, he is not the kind of corner who can get beat cleanly and run receivers down from behind. Route recognition still needs work against double moves and crossers where a half-step late at this level means a first down.

When healthy, the film shows a starting outside corner. The length, ball skills, tackling and scheme flexibility are all present. But this is a projection that requires a medical green light and a coaching staff willing to invest in a player whose best season is also his only full one. For a team with depth at the position and patience to develop him, Moore is a worthwhile gamble with a real pathway to becoming a quality starter if the health holds.