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NFL Draft: Early Look at 32-Team Round 1 Mock for 2017

By Peter Panacy

Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the 2016 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the 2016 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 26, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Louisiana Tech Bulldogs running back Kenneth Dixon (28) runs the ball against Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Dawuane Smoot (91) in the Heart of Dallas Bowl at Cotton Bowl Stadium. Louisiana Tech beat Illinois 35-18. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Louisiana Tech Bulldogs running back Kenneth Dixon (28) runs the ball against Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Dawuane Smoot (91) in the Heart of Dallas Bowl at Cotton Bowl Stadium. Louisiana Tech beat Illinois 35-18. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /

25. player. 123. . Defensive End. Dallas Cowboys. Dawuane Smoot

The Dallas Cowboys have just about everything they need on the offensive side of the ball, even if veteran quarterback Tony Romo is on the verge of being usurped by Dak Prescott.

Defensively, Dallas’ front seven needs a lot of work. Especially along the defensive line.

Illinois defensive lineman Dawuane Smoot is a nice addition to replace any one of the interior defenders in the Cowboys 4-3 defense. At 6-foot-3 and 255 pounds, he might be a better option to plug in at one of the end positions, which would give Dallas a little more thump in helping contain the edge.