Cowboys’ 30-visit list reveals potential draft plan
What has the Cowboys list of 30 visits told you the most?
DENVER, COLORADO - AUGUST 27: Defensive Backs coach Christian Parker of the Denver Broncos walks on the sideline during a preseason NFL game against the Minnesota Vikings at Empower Field at Mile High on August 27, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Dallas Cowboys have finally pulled back the curtain on their official 30-visit list, and it is a fascinating collection of top-tier talent and intriguing Day 2 prospects. From established stars like Caleb Downs and Sonny Styles to some more under-the-radar prospects, the list has started to show some patterns.
With 23 names already surfacing, this list serves as a bit of a roadmap and may offer a clue to the team’s intentions when they are finally on the clock. One of the most eye-opening trends on this visitor log is the heavy concentration of talent projected to go in the range between picks 22 and 84. The Cowboys don’t own a pick in that range.
Currently, they hold the 12th and 20th overall pick in the first round, and then don’t pick again until late in the third round at 92. The sheer volume of players in that late first to second and third rounds suggests they might be looking to move around and entertain a potential trade-back scenario that would allow them to add an extra pick while still landing a high-impact player. It is a smart strategy for a team that wants to maximize its draft capital and fill multiple holes in one fell swoop.
If the Cowboys do decide to slide down the board, the targets on their visit list are clearly favoring the cornerback position. The list is absolutely loaded with defensive backs projected in that middle tier. By bringing in so many corners, the team wants to get a feel of what type of net they could cast to ensure they can reel in a quality prospect.