Cowboys rumors: Dallas targeting a wide receiver in the NFL Draft?

With the Dallas Cowboys recently parting ways with veteran wideout Dez Bryant, America's Team could be targeting a wide receiver in the upcoming 2018 NFL Draft.

The Dallas Cowboys finally decided to pull the trigger on parting ways with star wide receiver Dez Bryant last Friday after eight seasons with the team. This left a significant void in the passing game that the front office will look to fill prior to the 2018 campaign.

The Cowboys had already brought aboard a few wide receivers via free agency in Allen Hurns and Deonte Thompson. However, Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks of The NFL Network believe that Dallas could be hedging toward adding a promising wide receiver with their first-round pick at the 19th overall spot.

6) Cowboys in the market for a safety and WR: With the release of Dez Bryant, many expect the Cowboys to look for a wide receiver with their first-round selection (No. 19 overall). It's certainly possible that they'll go in that direction with their top pick. However, I'd keep an eye on the safety position as well. I highly doubt Alabama's Minkah Fitzpatrick will be there at No. 19, and the same goes for Florida State's Derwin James. However, keep an eye on Josh Jackson. The talented cornerback from Iowa is being slotted as a safety on some draft boards and he would fit beautifully in the backend of the Dallas defense.

Among the WR prospects the #Cowboys have had in for top 30 pre-draft visits: #Bama WR Calvin Ridley, #Maryland WR DJ Moore, #OKState WR James Washington, and #Florida WR Antonio Callaway. Jason Garrett was also the only head coach at #SMU WR Courtland Sutton’s Pro Day.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 13, 2018

This year's crop of wide receivers has been touted as being a deep class, but there a couple of standouts at the top with the likes of Alabama's Calvin Ridley, SMU's Courtland Sutton, and Maryland's DJ Moore, Oklahoma State's James Washington, and Florida's Antonio Calloway.

The Cowboys have already had top 30 pre-draft visits with each of these players with Jason Garrett being the only head coach at Sutton's Pro Day. There is significant interest from the team to find help through the draft in the early rounds. Much of this will hinge on the availability of some of the top talents at their selection.

If Dallas can snag one of these top wideouts, it could provide them a potential long-term answer in place of Bryant that may have the chance to develop into the team's top receiving option down the line. With the 2018 NFL Draft just a couple of week away, this is certainly something to keep an eye with the Cowboys.