TCU's Bud Clark could find himself in Dallas as part of Christian Parker's new-look defense.
The NFL scouting combine is underway in Indianapolis, and for several draft hopefuls, this is their time to shine in front of NFL scouts. For TCU’s Bud Clark, it is crucial that he has a good combine.
With several NFL teams in need of quality safety help, the 6-2, 190lb ball-hawking safety is gaining interest as the combine goes along.
But it appears one team might be in need of his services more than others.
Expected to be a mid-round selection, maybe Round 4, Clark is going to help any secondary he becomes a part of.
But where could the TCU star land?
Bleacher Report's Gavin Davenport has named every NFL team's dream draft target, and when it came to the Dallas Cowboys, he's got Clark joining Christian Parker's regime.
“There's a clear priority for the Cowboys in 2026—fixing a defense that ranked 30th in yards allowed and was the only team in the league that surrendered over 30 points per game last season,” Davenport wrote.
“Safety Bud Clark played a lot of football at TCU and was quite the ballhawk, logging 15 career interceptions. The Cowboys need defenders who can play right away. Getting one early on Day 3 would be a gift.”
We know that the Cowboys don't exactly view safety as a premium position, but with Malik Hooker and Donovan Wilson not assured of their place in Parker's scheme, it could open up the chance for a player like Clark to make a name for himself.
Of course, there is a chance he is off the board in the later rounds, but the chance to be part of what Parker is building in Dallas would be enticing.
The Cowboys' defense in 2025 under Matt Eberflus was horrific, with the secondary's play often highlighted by the handful of big plays allowed.
With Clark and his ball-hawking ability (15 interceptions in his college career), there could be a chance for him to continue that in the NFL.
Granted, there is a lot to play out over the coming weeks as the draft edges closer, but if Clark is selected by the Cowboys, he can feel good in his chances of making it onto the field in his rookie season.