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2018 NFL Draft: Round 1 mock after flurry of NFL trade deadline deals

By Peter Panacy

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 28: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell annonces DeForest Buckner of Oregon as the #7 overall pick by the San Francisco 49ers during the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University on April 28, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 28: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell annonces DeForest Buckner of Oregon as the #7 overall pick by the San Francisco 49ers during the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University on April 28, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images) /
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ANN ARBOR, MI – SEPTEMBER 17: Quarterback Steven Montez #12 of the Colorado Buffaloes is pursued by Maurice Hurst #73 of the Michigan Wolverine during the second half at Michigan Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Michigan defeated Colorado 45-28. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)
ANN ARBOR, MI – SEPTEMBER 17: Quarterback Steven Montez #12 of the Colorado Buffaloes is pursued by Maurice Hurst #73 of the Michigan Wolverine during the second half at Michigan Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Michigan defeated Colorado 45-28. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images) /

17. player. 123. . Defensive Tackle. Michigan. Maurice Hurst

The Dallas Cowboys addressed some pressing needs in their secondary last offseason, replacing a ton of departing veterans, and it’s likely they’ll let some of the pickups marinate a bit before deciding whether or not they’ll need upgrades there.

On the good side of things, the front seven looks to be pretty solid, especially with EDGE DeMarcus Lawrence living up to his pass-rushing potential.

But the Cowboys could use an upgrade over nose tackle Maliek Collins, which would be provided by Michigan defensive tackle Maurice Hurst. He has a nice blend of run-stopping and pass-rushing abilities, which could make Dallas’ front seven truly elite in coming years.