The Cowboys have several needs to address in the draft, but one analyst has the franchise going in a completely different direction.
For most, the Dallas Cowboys' approach to the upcoming NFL Draft sees the franchise going in one direction: defense.
With needs still at pass rusher, linebacker, and corner, Dallas, armed with two first-round picks, is expected to address one or two of those positions.
Of course, the Cowboys could address linebacker prior to the draft, with Jordyn Brooks and Azeez Al-Shaair now on Dallas' radar, according to various reports.
So if one is signed, that would ease the need for the Cowboys to go after a linebacker early in the draft (they still could).
But we have also mentioned that the Cowboys can completely avoid the offense?
Yes, it was elite last year, and Sam Howell and Matt Hennessy were signed for depth, but the Cowboys are banking on the unit, with Brian Schottenheimer and Dak Prescott, to function at least at last year's level.
But they won't use a first-round draft pick on an offensive player, would they?
With mock drafts flying off the shelves as the draft comes into view, Harry Winks' latest mock for Underdog NFL Draft, he has the Cowboys going in an odd direction.
He has Dallas selecting Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq.
Now, this is a little odd for several reasons.
First of all, Jake Ferguson is TE1, and that won't be changing anytime soon. Plus, Brevyn Spann-Ford emerged as a genuine option in the pass game, along with his blocking ability in the run game.
Secondly, in the first round? And at No. 12? That seems rather high to draft a tight end who hasn't had more than 560 yards in a season in three years with Oregon.
If there is one offensive position where Cowboys Nation might think the franchise could go, it is the offensive line, more so, right tackle. Yes, Terrence Steele is the starter, but I get the sense he's on borrowed time.
But taking a tight end is a left-field move. Even for one like Sadiq, who boasts incredible speed and athleticism, coupled with the ability to line up anywhere along the formation, and has elite vertical playmaking skills (Dak does love a seam ball to Ferguson).
Are the defensive needs so great that Dallas can avoid looking at offense in the draft?
Most would say yes, even more so at No. 12.