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Charles Omenihu never got the memo that they don’t play defense in the Big 12."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Dallas Cowboys NewsDallas Cowboys 2019 DraftCowboys 2019 draft prospect: Defensive lineman Charles OmenihuNew Womens Tony Pollard 2019 Jersey ,71commentsCharles Omenihu never got the memo that they don’t play defense in the Big 12.CSTShareTweetShareShareCowboys 2019 draft prospect: Defensive lineman Charles OmenihuGary Rohman-USA TODAY SportsName: Charles OmenihuSchool: University of TexasHeight: 6’5”Weight: 280 lbs2018 stat line: 14 games, 45 tackles, 18 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recoveryCombine results: 4.92 40-yard dash, 36.5” vertical, 115” broad, 7.48 3-cone drill, 4.36 short shuttleThe Cowboys entered the NFL Combine with a desire to check out the defensive linemen in this draft class, of which there are many intriguing options. The Cowboys seemingly have two needs along the line with David Irving not likely to be re-signed and Randy Gregory indefinitely suspended. It’s not surprising Dallas Cowboys Tony Pollard Jersey , then, that the team took the time to meet up with Texas defensive lineman Charles Omenihu at the combine:Omenihu is a talented player. The biggest question mark about him, though, is where he fits in a defense. Prior to the combine, he was thought to weigh in the low 270’s, which gave some the idea that he’d fit best as a defensive end in a 4-3 scheme despite playing primarily defensive tackle in college. But at the combine, he had bulked up to 280 pounds, and when comparing his results against other defensive tackles Omenihu stood out aside from his weight. As Mosher points out, Omenihu can add more weight to his frame to better compete on the inside. Where he fits on a defense is still somewhat up in the air - it’ll be very interesting to see him at his Pro Day on March 27 - but the fact remains that he is a very talented prospect that could help out Dallas immediately. Omenihu has great length, as evidenced by his 36” long arms, and he uses them well Cheap Tony Pollard Youth Jersey , getting full extension with regularity. He combines this with a really explosive get off, although sometimes there are lapses where he doesn’t time the snap well enough. Still, when he does he is off the line of scrimmage in a flash and reaching out his arms to punch the blockers square in the chest. Omenihu’s hand usage is also ideal, as he does a good job of placing them when engaging with blockers and knows how to disengage. He does a good job of figuring out what the protections are and reacting to them with his attack, and Omenihu also holds up well in run defense, largely due to his ability to shed blocks and then utilize his length to wrap up ballcarriers. While he primarily played as the 3-technique defensive tackle, the Longhorns also asked Omenihu to line up as a defensive end in Wide 9 formations, and this is where Omenihu really flashed his pass rushing skills. He has a deep repertoire of moves that he uses to dispatch blockers, and he does a really good job of bending around the corner when coming off the edge. One of the reasons that weight is a concern for Omenihu is due to his strength, especially in assessing his ability to rush the passer up the middle. He didn’t participate in the bench press at the combine, so that question is still a bit murky. However Dallas Cowboys Jalen Jelks Jersey , Omenihu certainly has the ability to rush off the edge in certain 4-3 sets. If not for the questions about his size and positional fit, Omenihu might even be rated a fringe first-rounder. And he still might be, especially after a good combine performance. He seems to be a more athletic Tyrone Crawford with his versatility around the defensive line, and given the Cowboys’ needs right now, that might be a good thing. The only question Dallas has to ask about Omenihu is if he’ll still be on the board at 58. They clearly have interest in him, evidenced by their two meetings since the Senior Bowl, but his stock might be out of their range. The Cowboys didn’t have a first-round choice, having traded it to the Raiders as part of the deal for Amari Cooper. They will make their first selection at No. 58 tonight.The Cowboys don’t hide their interest. Only once since 2005 have the Cowboys drafted a player with their first choice who didn’t visit team headquarters. That was an unexpected trade up for Morris Claiborne in 2012. Safeties Taylor Rapp (pictured), Juan Thornhill and Chauncey Gardner-Johnson were among Dallas’ 30 national visitors, as were pass rusher Jaylon Ferguson, running back Damien Harris Womens Jalen Jelks 2019 Jersey , receiver Deebo Samuel and offensive tackle Greg Little. It is likely the Cowboys draft a player who was among their pre-draft visitors.“I think there’s a pretty good chance that could happen,” Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said on 105.3 The Fan, via Clarence Hill of the . “There’s a handful of guys we like that have a chance to be there.”It seems a good bet the Cowboys will draft a safety, especially if Rapp, who played at Washington, and/or Thornhill, who played at Virginia, are there when Dallas selects. It is the most pressing need for the Cowboys, and, after the first round, appears to be falling their way with most top prospects at the position still undrafted. Dallas did not get involved in the sweepstakes for free agent safety Earl Thomas Dallas Cowboys Jalen Jelks Jersey , and though it signed veteran George Iloka, the team would like a strong safety to start opposite Xavier Woods. Woods, a sixth-round pick in 2017, has become “even better than we thought he’d be,” Jones said.“In a perfect world probably a strong safety is the best fit [to pair with Woods],” Jones said.