Replacing Amari Cooper: 3 Unsung Cowboys WR Options in NFL Draft
FRISCO - As the Cowboys appear comfortable moving on from Amari Cooper, it would seem they'd be preparing to re-sign one or two of their potential free agent wideouts. Michael Gallup and Cedrick Wilson enter free agency this offseason and without them, the Dallas wide receiver room might suddenly be very empty.
Dallas is working right now to re-up Gallup. Wilson will be approached as well. But beyond No. 1 guy CeeDee Lamb, is there another avenue if Cooper needs to be replaced?
We already discussed how Ohio State's Chris Olave could be a good fit for the Cowboys should they decide to go wideout at No. 24 in the first round, but what about later rounds? Who could the Cowboys target in rounds two, three, or four to find some depth in at the position?
Alex Pierce, Cincinnati
The 6-2, 208-pound Pierce had his best collegiate season last year with 884 yards on 52 catches and eight touchdowns. He's got a great first step and better than average acceleration as a deep threat and can stretch defenses with his speed. Pierce might be gone already by the time Dallas picks at No. 56, but remember in 2020, no one thought CeeDee Lamb would still be around at No. 17.
David Bell, Purdue
Bell caught 93 balls for 1,286 yards and six touchdowns as the Boilermakers' best possession receiver. The 6-2, 205-pound Bell isn't the fastest, but he's a great route-runner with good hands. Look for Bell to be available for the Cowboys at No. 88 or 127.
John Metchie III, Alabama
Metchie was good in 2021, but not as good as 2020 when DeVonta Smith and Jaylen Waddle were drawing the attention of defenses. He doesn't have mismatched size or breakaway speed and is coming off an ACL tear. But at 6-0, 195-pounds, Metchie III could be a good No. 2 or 3 receiver, which is a role the Cowboys will probably need to fill. Metchie would fit with the Cowboys' No. 127 pick.
