The Dallas Cowboys are largely expected to take an offensive lineman in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft but nothing is ever written when it comes to the crucial team-building event.
Twists and turns await at every pick, so Cowboys fans shouldn't be underestimating the possibility of the front office taking an unexpected route. There are many non-OL prospects that could make sense for the team at 24th overall and one of them plays wide receiver.
Adonai Mitchell has been a consistent riser throughout the draft process and it's not hard to figure out why: He scored a 99th percentile on A to Z Sports' Athletic Composite Score and displays play-making ability on tape.
A to Z Sports Film Room's analyst James Foster listed CeeDee Lamb as his NFL comp on his scouting report, ranking him as his 15th best overall prospect. Grinding the Mocks projects Adonai Mitchell to be drafted 33rd overall, which hints at the fact that Mitchell could realistically be available at 24th.
You can read Foster's full breakdown on his Big Board but below is a summary:
Wide receiver might not be the Cowboys' top need ahead of the 2024 NFL season but there's no question they could seriously upgrade at WR3 over Jalen Tolbert while also investing in the future for a post-Brandin Cooks era.
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