Cowboys' 2026 NFL Draft Strategy

0:00It's April 22nd. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI, Your Grid Iron Update. I'm Corey with the story. The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off soon, and the Dallas Cowboys are locked in on their biggest needs, like linebacker, edge rusher, safety, and cornerback. Their bigboard targets players who fit those spots early, expanding to wider receiver and offensive line later. With two first round picks, they're eyeing trade-ups for top talent. In round one, Ohio State's Arville Reese tops the list at linebacker, followed by Texas Tech's David Bailey on the edge, and Ohio State's Caleb Downs at. Safety. Guys like Sunny Styles, Rubin Bain, and Mansor Delane might require a small move up from pick 12 or 20. Later options like Dylan Theaneman could slide right in. Round two and three bring more linebackers. Like Texas Tech's Jacob Rodriguez and Missouri's Josiah Trotter, plus safety's and corners if trade snag, extra picks. Wide receivers

1:01like Ole Miss's Dejon Stribbling into the mix in round three, addressing depth without forcing it early. Day three heats up in rounds four and five, with offensive tackles like Florida's Austin Barber, Guards, and defensive tackles for interior. Competition. Corners like Arkansas's Julian Neal and edge rusher's keep the defensive focus strong. As rounds six and seven wrap it, offensive line depth like Alabama's Jaden Roberts and a running back like South Carolina's Rasoul Faison ad. Competition. The Cowboys stay flexible trades, building a roster ready to compete right away.