Saquon Barkley #26 of the New York Giants (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
The Dallas Cowboys landed one heck of a consolation prize in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft last Thursday. After missing out on landing the top two cornerback prospects in the class, the Cowboys traded back two spots and still landed Penn State linebacker Micah Parsons 12th overall, who is arguably the top defensive prospect in the draft.
While the position of linebacker may not have been an obvious pressing need for the Cowboys, it certainly becomes one if you believe Dallas intends on parting ways with the often-injured Leighton Vander Each or the underperforming Jaylon Smith after this season.