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2017 NFL Mock Draft: First-round projections after Week 14

By Connor Muldowney

Nov 12, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs for a large gain after a reception during the first quarter of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs for a large gain after a reception during the first quarter of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 5, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive end DeMarcus Walker (44) rushes against the Mississippi Rebels during the second half at Camping World Stadium. Florida State Seminoles defeated the Mississippi Rebels 45-34. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 5, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive end DeMarcus Walker (44) rushes against the Mississippi Rebels during the second half at Camping World Stadium. Florida State Seminoles defeated the Mississippi Rebels 45-34. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

32. player. 123. . DE. Florida State. DeMarcus Walker

What can a Dallas Cowboys team that is currently 11-1 improve on? Well, not much, but there’s always a few areas, no matter the team, that could use some added depth. The Cowboys haven’t had much luck in recent years with defensive line picks, which is why they might need to strike gold with potentially the final pick in the upcoming draft.

Florida State’s DeMarcus Walker isn’t the tallest defensive end prospect out there, standing just 6-foot-4, but his 280-pound frame looks to be a difference-maker.

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Walker broke out as a junior for the Seminoles in 2015, recording 56 tackles with 15 tackles for loss and nine sacks and he’s only gotten better. During the 2016 regular season, he recorded 63 total tackles, 15.5 for loss and 15 sacks. He has become one of the best pass rushers in college football and he’s really flying under the radar.

There’s a chance he may be gone at this point in the draft seeing as plenty of teams are looking for pass rushers, but if he’s available, there’s no way the Cowboys pass on him. He’s proving that he can get better each season with improved technique and versatile play.

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