The 2021 NFL draft is quickly approaching, and the expert consensus remains that the Dallas Cowboys will select a cornerback with the No. 10 overall pick.
But, what if the Cowboys don’t?
While South Carolina’s Jaycee Horn or Alabama’s Patrick Surtain could certainly be the defensive playmaker Dallas is looking for, what if the Cowboys would rather draft elsewhere? What if the Cowboys favor NFL experience in their secondary? A known commodity?
A free agent cornerback with that description is still available. According to Bleacher Report’s Maurice Moton, former Green Bay Packers and Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Casey Hayward would fit in best on the Cowboys’ roster:
“A couple of days before the start of the legal tampering period (March 15), the Los Angeles Chargers released Casey Hayward. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the 31-year-old cover man didn’t fit new head coach Brandon Staley’s system. Hayward assembled a solid 2020 campaign, allowing a 49.4 percent completion rate and a 93.6 passer rating. He recorded eight pass breakups and an interception. On the boundary, Hayward can start for a cornerback-needy team. He’s a good fit for the Dallas Cowboys, who must shore up the secondary opposite second-year pro Trevon Diggs. With the 10th pick, the Cowboys can select the first cornerback in the 2021 draft, whether it’s Alabama’s Patrick Surtain II or South Carolina’s Jaycee Horn. On the other hand, Dallas could add a known commodity for immediate improvement in coverage. Hayward can reunite with Mike McCarthy, his former Green Bay Packers head coach, and play in defensive coordinator Dan Quinn’s system, which is similar to ex-Chargers play-caller Gus Bradley’s scheme. The two coordinators have roots in Seattle under lead skipper Pete Carroll. In Dallas, Hayward will see a familiar face, fits the system, and most importantly, fills a need.”
See Moton’s full list of “best fits” for remaining NFL free agents here.
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