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11 total picks · 3 OT · 2 S · 2 EDGE · 1 CB · 1 RB · 1 DT · 1 LB
Cowboys' 2026 draft class focused on S and EDGE — an attempt to address roster priorities with a mix of immediate starters and long-term developmental bets. Read each report below for our take on fit, role, and fantasy implications.
R1 · Pick 11S
CD
Caleb Downs
DAL·Ohio State
Strengths
- Plus range from the deep half
- Versatile box/deep usage at Ohio State
- Smart pre-snap diagnoser
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R1 · Pick 23EDGE
ML
Malachi Lawrence
DAL·UCF
Strengths
- Plus first-step explosion
- Productive at UCF with multi-year sack output
- Plus motor and pursuit
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R3 · Pick 92EDGE
JB
Jaishawn Barham
DAL·Michigan
Strengths
- Refined hand counters
- Productive at Michigan with multi-year sack output
- Plus motor and pursuit
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R4 · Pick 112OT
DS
Drew Shelton
DAL·Penn State
Strengths
- Mauler in run game
- Anchored a high-level college line at Penn State
- Smart vs. games and stunts
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R4 · Pick 114CB
DM
Devin Moore
DAL·Florida
Strengths
- Refined zone instincts
- Productive at Florida with multiple PBUs
- Plus competitiveness at the catch point
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R5 · Pick 152S
HC
Hudson Clark
DAL·Arkansas
Strengths
- Reliable downhill tackler
- Versatile box/deep usage at Arkansas
- Smart pre-snap diagnoser
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R5 · Pick 154OT
MB
Marcus Bryant
DAL·Missouri
Strengths
- Mauler in run game
- Anchored a high-level college line at Missouri
- Smart vs. games and stunts
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R6 · Pick 192OT
BY
Branson Yager
DAL·Missouri
Strengths
- Mauler in run game
- Anchored a high-level college line at Missouri
- Smart vs. games and stunts
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R6 · Pick 194RB
KV
Kimani Vidal
DAL·Troy
Strengths
- Reliable between-the-tackles runner
- Troy produced him through a heavy workload
- Tough finisher who falls forward
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R7 · Pick 232DT
JR
Justin Rogers
DAL·Auburn
Strengths
- Two-gap run defender
- Disruptive interior presence at Auburn
- Active hands as a pass rusher
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R7 · Pick 234LB
KD
Kalen DeLoach
DAL·Florida State
Strengths
- Reliable downhill tackler
- Three-down workload at Florida State
- Smart pre-snap recognition
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