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2017 NFL Draft: Final Round 1 Mock for All 32 Picks

By Peter Panacy

May 8, 2014; New York, NY, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the start of the 2014 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
May 8, 2014; New York, NY, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the start of the 2014 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 4, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; UCLA defensive end Takkarist Mckinley speaks to the media during the 2017 combine at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 4, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; UCLA defensive end Takkarist Mckinley speaks to the media during the 2017 combine at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /

123. . EDGE. UCLA. Takkarist McKinley. 28. player

The Dallas Cowboys need a bunch of help on the defensive side of the ball this offseason.

While the secondary is a major concern, especially after a number of free-agent departures, finding the next great edge rusher should also be a top priority. It’s clear defensive end Randy Gregory isn’t going to pan out.

Instead, Dallas turns its attention to UCLA EDGE Takkarist McKinley.

McKinley is exceptional in the pass rush, which would take a lot of pressure off the Cowboys’ secondary, especially if they have to add an influx of rookie talent here.