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Dallas Cowboys' 2016 draft class: Analysis, grades, best picks, highlights

With the 2016 NFL draft now complete, every fan wants to review his or her team's draft. Where were the reaches? Was there enough value? Any potential busts?

ESPN Insider's NFL draft experts are here to provide a full recaps of every team.

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Scouts Inc. on 2016 class

1 (4) Ezekiel Elliott, RB, Ohio State | Highlights

What he brings: Elliott is a highly competitive runner with an excellent combination of agility, power and top-end speed for a bigger back. He also shows natural pass-catching ability, and he brings elite toughness to the field as a blocker. Elliott is the best running back in the class, and while he's not as dynamic of a runner as Adrian Peterson or Todd Gurley, his well-rounded skill set makes him the rare RB prospect who's actually worth a first-round pick. -- Kevin Weidl

How he fits: This may not appear to be a pressing need considering the Cowboys finished fifth in yards per rush last year, but Elliott has the vision, power and speed to immediately leapfrog Darren McFadden and Alfred Morris to take over as the primary ball carrier. He should also become quarterback Tony Romo's best friend as he catches the ball well and he's an effective pass-blocker. -- Steve Muench