Combine Hiccups Could Land Cowboys Draft Steals

0:00On March 3rd, the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine delivered some standout performances from draft prospects, but it might actually help the Dallas Cowboys land elite pass rushers later than expected. Top talents like Ohio State linebacker Sonny Stiles hit a perfect relative athletic score of 10.0, locking him into top 10 territory, and out of reach for Dallas at their 12th overall pick. Similar boosts for others like Vanderbilt tied in Eli Stowers and Georgia offensive tackle Monroe Freeling shuffled the board in ways that favor. The Cowboys. Meanwhile, Ed Rushers, Ashton Gentie, and Nick Scowern, wait no, prospects like James Pierce and Landon Jackson, hold on, key names here are Edge guys. With short arms like Top Rank Bane and Howe, who measured shorter than ideal for pass rushers. Long arms help beat offensive tackles, but these two racked up sacks in college anyway thanks to smarts, speed, and angles. Cowboys brass including Vice President Will McClay,

1:02often stressed that raw traits can mislead, and Dallas rarely drafts pass rushers with arms under. 32 inches. Their edge group is thin right now, with few proven options beyond a couple recovering from injuries, so they desperately need immediate impact. Players. Updated projections show Bane, seen as the class's top edge on many boards, potentially sliding past the top 10, while Howe will stop dipped enough. To make the 20th pick realistic, both fit as outside linebackers in a 3-4 scheme and bring double-digit sack upside. For Dallas, these combined hiccups could turn into draft steals, giving them high-end rush talent without reaching too far up the board.