Betting Lines Reveal Position Favorite for the Dallas Cowboys First Overall Pick

Dallas has many needs to fill in the NFL Draft but the odds makers are clear on what position they will focus on

Author:
Chris Pirrone
Apr 19, 2024

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The Dallas Cowboys own the 24th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, which begins Thursday, April 25, 2024.

Current Draft Picks:

The Cowboys currently own seven picks in the 2024 NFL Draft. They have four original selections and two compensatory selections.

Round 1: 24
Round 2: 56
Round 3: 87
Round 5: 174 (compensatory)
Round 6: 216 (compensatory)
Round 7: 233 (via the Raiders)
Round 7: 244

In 2024, the only round the team currently does not have a selection in is the fourth.

2024 traded picks

The Cowboys sent the 2024 fourth-round pick to the 49ers for former first-round QB Trey Lance and traded their 2024 fifth-round pick to the Chiefs for a six-round pick in the 2023 draft, selecting cornerback Eric Scott Jr. Dallas traded their 2024 sixth-round pick to Houston in exchange for wide receiver Brandin Cooks.

The 2025 pool of Dallas draft slots is complete with picks available in every round.

There is a full breadth of picks available for Dallas to wheel and deal in this year's draft to move up or down to address areas of need.

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Priorities:

The team will likely focus on a few priorities, but has many needs to fill: securing its offensive line, adding a starting running back, adding depth to the defensive tackle and linebacker positions, and a receiver to replace Gallup's workload.

These were created by the following roster moves: Tyron Smith, the starting left tackle and Tyler Biadasz, the starting center, departed. Michael Gallup, the starting wide receiver, was released in a cap move. Tony Pollard, the starting running back, signed a 3 year $24M deal with Tennessee. Starting defensive lineman Dorace Armstrong left to sign with the rival Commanders. Linebacker Leighton Vander Esch retired and cornerback Stephon Gilmore is as a free agent.

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Odds for Dallas First Round Selection by Position (via Fanduel)

Offensive Lineman -170
Defensive Lineman/Edge +430
Wide Receiver +600
Cornerback +750
Linebacker +1300
Quarterback +4500
Tight End +6000
Running Back +11000
Safety +11000

While Dallas will have many options at 24, they should focus on stabilizing their offensive line and protecting their most valuable asset in Dak Prescott. Unless the front office gets enamored with a skill player that drops, O line will be the likely and most solid choice for impact in 2024.