DALLAS (105.3 The Fan) - The NFL Draft starts tonight on 105.3 The Fan, and the Dallas Cowboys have an abundance of needs across their roster, including glaring holes on both sides of the ball.
Former NFL scout Bryan Broaddus has looked at the tapes of every player and is ready to reveal his top 56 players in the 2022 NFL Draft.
Barring a trade, the Cowboys own picks No. 24 (first round) and No. 56 (second round).
See Broaddus' top 56 below.
Round 1
1. Kayvon Thibodeaux | EDGE
Oregon | JR | 6'4", 254 lbs
Plays with some violence. Captures the edge in a hurry.
2. Ahmad Gardner | CB
Cincinnati | JR | 6'3", 190lbs
Hard to run away from. Length is a huge advantage.
3. Charles Cross | OT
Mississippi State | rSO | 6'5", 307lbs
Super Athlete. Has some Tyron Smith traits to his game.
4. Aidan Hutchinson | EDGE
Michigan | SR | 6'7", 260 lbs
Relentless rusher. Has a feel for how to play off blocks.
5. Ikem Ekwonu | OT
North Carolina State | JR | 6'4", 310 lbs
Nimble athlete. Might be a better run blocker than pass.
6. Derek Stingley | CB
LSU | JR | 6'0", 190 lbs
Rare movement skills. Is comfortable covering at all levels.
7. Devin Lloyd | LB
Utah | rSR | 6'3", 237 lbs
Outstanding finisher. Plays well in space. Can use a blitzer.
8. Evan Neal | OT
Alabama | JR | 6'8", 337 lbs
Massive man. Moves well for his size. Powerful player.
9. Jameson Williams | WR
Alabama |JR | 6'2", 179 lbs
Explosive player. Big-time speed. Run after catch is elite.
10. Tyler Linderbaum | C
Iowa | rJR | 6'2", 296 lbs
Undersized but doesnt bother him at all.
11. Kyle Hamilton | S
Notre Dame | JR | 6'4", 220 lbs
Reacts in a hurry. Good tackler. Tough.
12. Garrett Wilson | WR
Ohio State | JR | 6'0", 183 lbs
Makes things happen with the ball in his hands.
13. Travon Walker | EDGE
Georgia |JR | 6'5", 272 lbs
Big-time upside. Controls blockers well with his reach.
14. Treylon Burks | WR
Arkansas | JR | 6'2", 225 lbs
Impressive size. Plays all over the field. Super productive.
15. Trent McDuffie |CB
Washington |JR | 5'11", 193 lbs
High football intelligence. Stays in position.
16. Daxton Hill |S
Michigan | JR | 6'0", 191 lbs
Can play him up/back. Will cover in the slot.
17. George Karlaftis | EDGE
Purdue |JR | 6'4", 266 lbs
Outstanding technique. Gets corner quickly.
18. Nakobe Dean | LB
Georgia | JR | 5'11", 229 lbs
Short but can avoid blocks. Lateral quickness with finish.
19. Chris Olave | WR
Ohio State | SR | 6'0", 187 lbs
Terry Glenn with better hands. Plays well in small spaces.
20. Kenny Pickett | QB
Pittsburgh | rSR | 6'3", 217 lbs
Awareness/mobility in the pocket. Can rip when he wants.
Round 2
21. Trevor Penning | OT
Northern Iowa | rSR 6'7", 325 lbs
Mean man. Looking to plant man as soon as he can.
22. Drake London | WR
USC | JR | 6'4", 219 lbs
Bigger version of Adam Thielen. Large catch radius.
23. Devonte Wyatt | DT
Georgia | rSR | 6'3", 304 lbs
Plays on the opponents' side of the line. Quick first step.
24. Malik Willis | QB
Liberty | rSR | 6'1", 219 lbs
Exciting player. Can escape trouble. Accurate.
25. Jermainie Johnson | EDGE
Florida State | rSR | 6'5", 254 lbs
Can get up the field in a hurry. Pass rush moves are good.
26. Jordan Davis | DT
Georgia | SR | 6'6", 341 lbs
Rare size/speed. Gets some serious push inside.
27. Kenyon Green | OG
Texas A&M | JR | 6'4", 323 lbs
Plays with stoutness. Has a nasty side.
28. George Pickens | WR
Georgia | JR 6'3", 195 lbs
Reminds me of Odell Beckham. Plays with a chip on his shoulder.
29. Matt Corral | QB
Mississippi | rJR | 6'2", 212 lbs
Is tough as they come. Throws well. Has some nice touch.
30. Zion Johnson | OG
Boston College | rSR | 6'3", 312 lbs
Super smart. Favorite of NFL Scouts. Athlete.
31. Lewis Cine | S
Georgia | JR | 6'2", 199 lbs
Big-time hitter. Throws his body around. Good range.
32. Bernhard Raimann | OT
Central Michigan | SR | 6'6", 301 lbs
Converted tight end. Works hard to sustain blocks.
33. Travis Jones | DT
Connecticut | SR | 6'4", 325 lbs
Tough man to handle one on one. Pass rush is with power.
34. Breece Hall | RB
Iowa State | JR | 5'11", 217 lbs
Productive. Can score from anywhere on the field.
35. Jaquan Brisker | S
Penn State | rSR | 6'1", 206 lbs
Loves to be around the action. Wrap up tackler.
36. Logan Hall | DT
Houston | SR | 6'6", 283 lbs
Big time length. Active player. Chases the ball well.
37. Jahan Dotson | WR
Penn State | SR | 5'11", 178 lbs
Doesn’t need much space. Can get North-South in a hurry.
38. Jalen Pitre | S
Baylor | rSR | 5'11", 198 lbs
Has some Tyrann Mathieu to his game.
39. Kyler Gordon | CB
Washington | rJR | 6'0", 194 lbs
Relaxed steady backpedal. Can play in slot if needed.
40. Quay Walker | LB
Georgia | SR | 6'4", 241 lbs
Best when he can attack the line. Covers ground.
41. Sam Howell | QB
North Carolina | JR | 6'1", 218 lbs
Loves the way he competes. Never gives up on a play.
42. Andrew Booth | CB
Clemson | JR | 6'0", 194 lbs
Flexible player. Movement is very good. 50/50 tackler.
43. Skyy Moore | WR
Western Michigan | JR | 5'10", 195 lbs
Makes a ton of catches. Can play inside/out.
44. Boye Mafe | EDGE
Minnesota | rSR |6'4", 261 lbs
Really chases the ball well. Plays with a big-time burst.
45. Kaiir Elam | CB
Florida | JR | 6'2", 191 lbs
Big-time press corner. Can't get away from him. Physical.
46. Darian Kinnard | OG
Kentucky | SR | 6'5", 322 lbs
Massive man. Steer/turn blocker. Some 2nd level blocks.
47. Kenneth Walker | RB
Michigan State | JR | 5'9", 211 lbs
Short but powerful runner. Start/stop quickness to game.
48. Roger McCreary | CB
Auburn | SR | 5'11", 190 lbs
Plays well vs. good competition. Plays well in redzone.
49. Christian Harris | LB
Alabama | JR | 6'1", 226 lbs
Makes a ton of plays with his burst/close.
50. Trey McBride | TE
Colorado State | SR | 6'4", 246 lbs
Very good in a small area. Makes tough catches.
51. Arnold Ebiketie | EDGE
Penn State | rSR | 6'5", 254 lbs
Quickness helps with rush. Length helps in the run game.
52. Perrion Winfrey | DT
Oklahoma | SR | 6'4", 290 lbs
Best traits are initial quickness and power.
53. Christian Watson | WR
North Dakota State | rSR | 6'4", 208 lbs
Makes a ton of chunk plays. Gets upfield in a hurry.
54. Phidarian Mathis | DT
Alabama | rSR | 6'4", 310 lbs
Hard to move and block one on one. Makes a ton of plays with his burst/close.
Round 3
55. Desmond Ridder | QB
Cincinnati | rSR | 6'3", 211 lbs
Winner. Keeps eyes down the field. Special throws.
56. DeMarvin Leal | DT
Texas A&M | JR | 6'4", 283 lbs
Flashes big-time ability. Is going to win with power.
