The NFL draft is less than three weeks away, and there's no better time than the present to take a closer look at which prospects make sense for each team.
We'll go through each division to pair prospects for each team on Day 1, Day 2 and Day 3 of the draft. (Even if a team does not have a pick on a given day -- example: the Patriots on Day 1 -- we'll still recommend a player, as trades can always change the draft order.)
Important note: This is not a mock draft. We aren't predicting where players will land. Rather, we're identifying a few prospects who fill a need and/or fit what each team likes to do schematically.
Here's a breakdown of the NFC East.
Dallas Cowboys
Day 1 (pick No. 28): Taco Charlton, DE, Michigan
Dallas needs to address a pass rush that ranked 20th in sacks per passing attempt last season, especially considering the turnover in the secondary. Charlton is an excellent value late in the first round. At 6-foot-5 and 277 pounds with 34-1/2-inch arms, he's a powerful edge rusher with the quick hands, upper-body strength and motor to get after the quarterback.
Day 2: Teez Tabor, DC, Florida
Dallas ranked 29th in interceptions per attempt last season and the Cowboys lost Morris Claiborne and Brandon Carr in free agency. Nolan Carroll II, a free agent who agreed to a three-year deal, intercepted one pass in 16 starts with the Eagles in 2016. Tabor's stock has dipped after running a disappointing 40 (4.62) at the combine, but he's a ball hawk with the instincts and short-area cover skills to excel in defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli's scheme.
Day 3: Michael Roberts, TE, Toledo
Dallas should be in the market for a tight end; Jason Witten turns 35 in May and Gavin Escobar signed with the Chiefs. The 6-foot-4, 270-pound Roberts isn't much of a big-play threat, but he has the frame to develop into an effective inline blocker and a dangerous red zone target. The Cowboys finished fifth in red zone efficiency last season, and adding Roberts should make them that much harder to defend in that area of the field.
New York Giants
Day 1 (pick No. 23): Ryan Ramczyk, OT, Wisconsin
The Giants should be looking for an upgrade at left tackle, where Ereck Flowers has struggled. Ramczyk is coming off hip surgery, but the timing could be a blessing in disguise for the Giants if he checks out medically, as he would likely be drafted earlier if he hadn't gotten hurt. He is an outstanding pass-blocker capable of protecting Eli Manning's blind side, and he's an effective run-blocker capable of helping a Giants run game that ranked 29th in yards per attempt (3.5) in 2016.
Day 2: Adam Shaheen, TE, Ashland
The Giants' tight ends averaged an NFL-low 7.7 yards per catch last season. The 6-foot-6, 279-pound Shaheen has the size and speed to stretch the field and the quickness to produce after the catch. Plus, the Giants finished 22nd in the league in red zone efficiency last season. Shaheen has the frame and length (33-1/2-inch arms) to develop into a productive red zone target.
Day 3: Kareem Hunt, RB, Toledo
The Giants have ranked 31st in rushing yards per game (96.3) and last in yards/rush (3.77) since 2011. They finished 30th in yards per rush (3.5) and last in rushing touchdowns (6) last season. Hunt is a powerful back with the strength to make an immediate impact as a short-yardage and goal-line runner. He has the potential to be an excellent complement to Paul Perkins and Shane Vereen.
Philadelphia Eagles
Day 1 (pick No. 14): Reuben Foster, MLB, Alabama
Foster is a top-10 player in this draft, but getting sent home form the combine hasn't helped his cause, and character concerns could cause him to slip to the Eagles at No. 14. He projects as a day-one starter who would bolster a Philadelphia run defense that ranked 17th in rushing yards allowed per carry, and he doesn't have to come off the field on third down.
Day 2: Adoree' Jackson, DC, USC
The Eagles could be in the market for two cornerbacks who are capable of competing for starting roles, and Jackson would be a good value if they can get him at pick No. 43. While he lacks ideal size and his footwork is inconsistent, Jackson is a playmaker with the tools to develop outstanding cover skills. He also has a dangerous return game, which is important because Darren Sproles turns 34 in June and Kenjon Barner signed a one-year deal with the Chargers.
Day 3: Jeremy McNichols, RB, Boise State
The Eagles need a back who can push for early playing time, and McNichols could prove to be a Day 3 steal if he checks out medically and improves his ball security. He's an instinctive, between-the-tackles runner with the burst to turn the corner when he runs outside. McNichols has the potential to develop into a dangerous receiver out of the backfield.
Washington Redskins
Day 1 (pick No. 17): Dalvin Cook, RB, Florida State
Taking Cook this early is a bit of a risk considering his history of shoulder surgeries and ball-security issues, as well as concerns about his off-the-field decision-making. The risk could be worth the reward for a Washington club that ranked 20th in rushing yards per game last season. Cook is a talented runner capable of giving the Redskins better run-pass balance, and he's also a dangerous receiver who would give quarterback Kirk Cousins another option in the passing game.
Day 2: Rasul Douglas, DC, West Virginia
Washington ranked last in opponents' third-down conversion parentage and 18th in interceptions per attempt despite the addition of Josh Norman in 2016, and Bashaud Breeland is coming off a disappointing season as the starter opposite Norman. In fairness to Breeland, he dealt with a nagging ankle injury, but he is entering the final year of his rookie contract. The Redskins need an insurance policy in the event he doesn't bounce back or does rebound and is too expensive to keep in 2018. Douglas is a playmaker who tied for the FBS lead in interceptions with eight last season, and he has the instincts to excel in new defensive coordinator Greg Manusky's scheme.
Day 3: Stevie Tu'ikolovatu, DE, USC
Washington ranked 24th in rushing yards allowed per game and 26th in rushing yards per attempt last season. Ziggy Hood, 30, is a better fit at defensive end in the Redskins' base three-man front, and it's too risky to rely on free-agent signee Phil Taylor as the answer, considering he hasn't played in a game since sustaining a season-ending knee injury in 2014. Tu'ikolovatu doesn't offer much as a pass-rusher, but at 6-foot-1 and 331 pounds, he's an outstanding run-stopper with the size to clog up the middle.