FALLOUT: Will Dallas Cowboys Target Rueben Bain After Off-Field Incident Comes To Light?

This episode of Locked On Cowboys dives into the latest NFL draft rumors, focusing on the fallout surrounding Reuben Bain, the Miami pass rusher whose off-field incident in 2024—resulting in a fatality and a dismissed reckless driving charge—has recently come to light. Hosts Marcus Mosher and Landon McCool debate whether this revelation will impact Bain’s draft stock, noting that while teams likely knew about the incident for months, the public disclosure may now affect mock drafts and media consensus. They question whether the Cowboys, who have shown interest in Bain, would still consider him at pick 12, especially given concerns about his character, production, and fit in a 3-4 defense. The discussion then shifts to the Cowboys’ recent visits with several cornerbacks, including Jermod McCoy (recovering from ACL), D'Angelo Pons (an ultra-small, fast slot prospect), and others like Colton Hood and Chris Johnson. The hosts evaluate each player’s potential, with Johnson emerging as a top pick at 20 due to his clean profile and consistency, while Pons is seen as a high-upside but risky selection. The episode concludes with speculation about the Cowboys’ strategy: targeting a top-tier cornerback at 12, possibly Caleb Downs or Reuben Bain, and then addressing secondary needs at 20. Key takeaways include: 1) Off-field incidents may not impact teams' decisions if they already knew about them; 2) The Cowboys are actively evaluating multiple cornerbacks, signaling a clear need at the position; 3) Chris Johnson is the most promising option at pick 20 due to his clean profile and experience; 4) Reuben Bain remains a high-risk, high-reward prospect whose draft fate hinges on team-specific evaluations; 5) D'Angelo Pons is a fascinating but extremely niche fit, unlikely to be selected by Dallas; 6) The Cowboys may use their 12th pick to target a top-tier defender, possibly trading down if needed; 7) Jermod McCoy’s visit suggests the team is re-evaluating his medical status, possibly signaling a shift in interest; 8) The draft class lacks truly clean prospects, making every pick a calculated risk.