Laremy Tunsil (Photo : Getty Images)
The Dallas Cowboys are reportedly looking at using their No. 4 pick for an offensive lineman, according to the latest NFL draft rumors.
The Cowboys could use the fourth overall pick on Mississippi's offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil if the 21-year-old is still available for Dallas' first round spot, according to ESPN's Todd Archer.
Archer noted that Tunsil would add make an already elite group of Cowboys offensive lineup even better with the Ole Miss offensive tackle drawing similarities to Dallas' own OT Tyron Smith. However, even if Tunsil comes up available at No. 4, Archer believes it is "doubtful" the Cowboys would make such a play due to the team's salary cap situation.
"It's doubtful, even if you subscribe to the best player available theory," Tunsil wrote.
"Making it work against the salary cap in the next year or two would be possible, but with Frederick, Martin and Collins all coming due in the next three seasons, placing that much of a cap expenditure in one position is not pragmatic."
Tunsil is projected to be selected by the Cleveland Browns at No. 2, according to NFL Media analyst Bucky Brooks' latest mock draft. If such scenario happens, another possible option for the Cowboys is Florida State cornerback Jalen Ramsey.
Ramsey, who is considered by some as the best available talent in this year's draft class, has been within the top five of most draft projections. The 21-year-old has certainly gotten the interests of NFL clubs, especially those who get to pick within the top five, but according to Ramsey himself, the Cowboys have shown the most interest in him, reports ESPN.
Ramsey could be an intriguing fit to the Cowboys' list of cornerbacks in Morris Claiborne, Orlando Scandrick and Brandon Carr, although the lack of interceptions in his career could be a concern, only recording three during his stint at Florida State.
After the Los Angeles Rams traded for the Tennessee Titans' No. 1 pick, there is unlikeliness that Ramsey gets to be drafted first overall, which puts the Cowboys' in great position to acquire the defensive back.
The Rams are expected to utilize their pick for a quarterback in Jared Goff or Carson Wentz, but Ramsey still believes he is the best talent available in the 2016 NFL draft.
"I still feel like I'm the best player in the draft. I didn't realize the Rams like me that much. So if they want the best player in the draft, then they'll get him," Ramsey said.
