Cowboys Double Down on Defense in NFL Draft

0:00On April 24, Dallas Cowboys just beefed up their defense in the first round of the NFL draft, grabbing UCF-Edger Usher Malachai Lawrence at pick, 23. That came right after they took Caleb Downs at number 11. They traded back a bit to land at 23, making this their second first round move focused on the D-line. After a rough 2025 season on defense, this was a clear priority for the team, and fans are loving the double dip early. It is more details and breakdowns are dropping soon on Lawrence's fit with the squad. Solid picks to build that Cowboys backfield. Keep an eye on how they jail come training camp.