"Golday fits the Cowboys' in the 'we need speed at linebacker' department. He's outside the top-30 because he's a projection in terms of role as he's converted from defensive end at Central Arkansas to off-ball linebacker at Cincinnati, so analysts are being cautious about instincts and route concept understating at the NFL level. Massive first-round potential shows up if he tests like a modern space backer."
"The reason he's ranked outside the top 30 is basically he's small, listed at 5'9" and just 170 pound. That size issue will always push corners down boards because of boundary matchups, tackling mass, and how teams want to deploy them. So why the first-round intrigue? First, watch him at the NFL Scouting Combine, this guy has legit speed and short-area quickness, expect a 40-yard dash time to hover at 4.30s."
"The next reason is his ball instinct; he has 33 pass breakups, seven interceptions, two fumble recoveries, and two pick-sixes in his three seasons at college. Lastly, if Dallas believes Christian Parker and his teaching and scheme can weaponize him as a sticky, scheme-dependent player in their secondary."
Dallas has several second-round prospects worth considering who possess first-round potential and could address key team needs. Golday, a converted defensive end to off-ball linebacker, offers elite speed to fill the Cowboys' linebacker requirements, though his position change creates some analytical caution. A cornerback prospect at 5'9" and 170 pounds sits outside the top-30 due to size concerns affecting boundary coverage and tackling ability, but demonstrates exceptional ball instincts with 33 pass breakups, seven interceptions, and two pick-sixes across three college seasons. His projected 4.30-second 40-yard dash time and short-area quickness could make him valuable in Dallas's secondary scheme. These prospects represent high-ceiling options that could become steals if the Cowboys trade back or take calculated risks.
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