It’s no secret the Dallas Cowboys need immediate help in their defensive backfield. Most mock drafts realize this and are leaning this direction. While safety has been a burning desire of the fan base, the signs point more towards a corner.
The Cowboys only have two corners with starting experience on the roster. A quality NFL defense needs four capable corners. With three often on the field together, a defense with only three worthy corners is an injury away from catastrophe.
While there will be an elite safety available at Pick 17, there are three significant reasons a top corner may get the nod instead.