Cowboys Consider Athletic Tight End Gyllenborg

0:00On March 11th, the Dallas Cowboys are looking at a surprising option for the 2026 NFL draft, Wyoming tight-in John Michael Gillenborg. At 6'5 and 251 pounds, this group of five-player has caught the eye of draft analysts, despite the team's clear need for. Defensive help, especially against the run. Mock drafts are buzzing with his name as a potential mid-round pick for Dallas. Earlier this week, Gillenborg turned heads at the NFL Scout and Combine in Indianapolis, with a 4.6040 yard dash time. His college stats were modest, with just 24 catches for 217 yards and one touchdown last season. Still, Scouts value his athletic traits, like his quick burst and ability to win jumps, which could make him a dynamic move tight-end. Cowboys fans have mixed feelings about prioritizing another tight-end when the defense leaks yards on the ground. The team already boasts pro-ball starter Jake Ferguson, along with Luke Scoodmaker

1:00and Breven Span Ford. Dallas leans on formations with two tight-ends, but lacks a versatile option to create mismatches against linebackers. Analysts point out that behind Ferguson, the Cowboys need that explosive depth piece. The front-office, led by Will McClay, has a track record of betting on high-upside athletes in later rounds. Gillenborg could develop as a project player without rushing into a big role, with a draft set for Pittsburgh on April 23, Dallas has weeks to finalize plans. While the fence tops the list, adding this kind of athletic upside might just shake up their roster for the long haul.