Texas Football Mock Draft 2018: Where will the Longhorns land?

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LUBBOCK, TX – NOVEMBER 05: DeShon Elliott #4 of the Texas Longhorns breaks up a pass intended for Reginald Davis III #2 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the game on November 5, 2016 at AT&T Jones Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. Texas defeated Texas Tech 45-37. (Photo by John Weast/Getty Images) /

DeShon Elliott. 4. Scouting Report. Texas. S. player. 123. Pick Analysis

Round 3, No. 81 overall: DeShon Elliott is no stranger to accolades. Earning All-American and Big 12 honors, as well as being a finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award has this Longhorn on draft board radars.

His conference honors earned him an invite to the NFL Combine where he recorded the following:

40-Yard Dash: 4.58 seconds
Bench Press: 15 reps
Vertical Jump: 36.0 inches
Broad Jump: 121.0 inches

Last season he had six interceptions, two touchdowns, three forced fumbles, and recorded 63 tackles, 8.5 being for a loss.

He has good feel for the mental aspect of the game and impresses coaches and scouts with his leadership capabilities.

Elliott does not shy away from being physical and has the ability to make monster hits, though his weaknesses include shoddy footwork and movement.

Dallas has met with Elliott and may be looking to add to their secondary. If drafted to the Cowboys Elliott would be among Kavon Frazier, Jeff Heath and Xavier Woods within a scheme that would compliment his strengths.

The Cowboys are looking to slowly rebuild their defense and drafting Elliott in the third round would add to their ongoing efforts.

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Texas Football 2018 Mock Draft: Where will the Longhorns land?

By Dina Colunga | Apr 20, 2018