Despite this, the last time the Cowboys drafted a safety higher than the sixth round was Byron Jones in the first round of the 2015 draft. Jones was originally a cornerback before converting to safety his rookie season and then eventually back to cornerback.

Zierlein's top three echoed that of many draft analysts, with Cam Ward going first overall to the Tennessee Titans, followed by Abdul Carter to the Cleveland Browns at No. 2. He also pegged two-way star Travis Hunter as the No. 3 pick to the New York Giants.

Dallas has needs on the interior defensive line, but could adding talent at the offensive skill positions be a more pressing concern?