Jonathan Mingo to The Star? Cowboys Pick Ole Miss WR in Mel Kiper Jr. NFL Mock Draft

According to NFL Draft expert Mel Kiper Jr. Jonathan Mingo may be the second Rebel to be picked by the Dallas Cowboys in as many seasons.

Matt Galatzan | Apr 11, 2023

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In the 2022 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys selected Ole Miss Rebels defensive end Sam Williams in the second round.

And just one year later, the Cowboys could be bringing another Rebel alum to the Star in Frisco.

According to NFL Draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. at least, who has the Cowboys selecting Ole Miss wide receiver Jonathan Mingo with the No. 58 overall pick in the second round later this month.

58. Dallas Cowboys

Jonathan Mingo, WR, Ole Miss

I thought about a replacement for

Ezekiel Elliott

here, but Mingo would make an impact on the

Dallas depth chart

. The 6-2, 220-pound receiver has a great mix of size and speed. He averaged 16.9 yards per reception last season and he was mostly running short routes. He can break tackles once he gets the ball. He has experience playing both outside and in the slot. This makes two pass-catchers for the Cowboys, and you know

Dak Prescott

would be thrilled.

Mingo, who turned heads during the NFL Scouting Combine and at Ole Miss Pro Day, would certainly fill a need for Dallas, who has been searching for more pass catchers for Dak Prescott this offseason.

They have accomplished that in one way by adding Brandin Cooks from Houston.

However, adding a true No. 4 receiver to the fold, especially one with Mingo's measurables and talent, seems like it would be a no-brainer for a team that is itching to break through in the postseason.

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Published Apr 11, 2023

MATT GALATZAN

Matt Galatzan the Editor-In-Chief of TheGroveReport.com. Galatzan graduated from the University of Mississippi, where he studied integrated marketing communications, with minors in journalism and business administration. Galatzan started in the sports journalism industry under Mike Fisher at DallasBasketball.com in 2014, which at the time was part of the 247Sports network. He also spent two years covering the SMU Mustangs for PonyStampede.com on the 247Sports network. When DallasBasketball.com and CowboysCountry.com moved over to Sports Illustrated's Fan Nation network in 2020, Galatzan followed suit, eventually being taking over as the Managing Editor and Publisher of LonghornsCountry.com and AllAggies.com a year later. Through the years, Galatzan has conducted a handful of high-profile one-on-one interviews to add to his resume — in both writing and podcasting. Some of his biggest interviews have been with Mavs owner Mark Cuban, former Longhorns players Dan Neil and Phil Dawson, and many other recruits, and current/former players for each of the teams he has covered. Galatzan is also a full-time employee in the digital media department for Audacy and KRLD FM's 105.3 The Fan in Dallas, which is the official radio home of the Dallas Cowboys. You can find Galatzan on all major social media channels.