The Dallas Cowboys' defensive line may be one monster defensive tackle from being among the best in the league. Micah Parsons demands double teams and chips on the outside. Dante Fowler, Jr. had 10.5 sacks last season and will win often if left to be blocked one-on-one. Opponents still decided to double team Osa Odighizuwa because he was hard to contain with single-blocks last year. If Dallas could add a defensive tackle who forced the opposition to double him, Odighizuwa and Parsons would be opened up to one-on-one blocks more often, and they can ruin offensive game plans.
The Cowboys don't have what could be considered an undeniable unit on their team. The receiving corps has far too many unknowns. The offensive line has potential but their tackles are huge question marks. The secondary can't stay healthy enough to play together, and the linebacker corps is reworked. If Dallas added one more great defensive tackle to their defensive line group, it could make them a game-wrecking unit. They might need to draft one of the best options to make that happen.
5. DT Darius Alexander, Toledo
Height: 6-foot-4, Weight: 305, RAS: 9.16
Darius Alexander is a technician in one-on-one pass rush. He uses his length well, gaining leverage from the snap and sports a good pass rush repertoire that includes initial moves and counters. He uses his long arms to move people on bull rushes and has a great punch with his hands. When an opposing offense gets into known passing situations, Alexander wrecks opponent's game plans with his ability to get to the quarterback.
The rest of his game has issues. He gets moved by double teams, struggles to disengage and tackle, and isn't great in twists and stunts. He can build his strength and develop his game against the run, but his pass-rush ability keeps him in the top five.
4. DT Tyleik Williams, Ohio State
