Cowboys Draft Debate: Running Back or Wide Receiver?

0:00It's April 27. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI tracking teams, players, and standings. Draft season for 2026 is in the books, and folks are already dropping mock drafts for 2027. The Cowboys crushed their last draft, grabbing safety Caleb Downs early, and wide receiver Malachi Lawrence, with that extra first rounder from the mosty. Micah Parsons trade. Now they're down to just one top pick next year, which they ship to the jets in the Quinten Williams deal. A fresh SB Nation mock has Dallas trading their 16th overall selection to New York, and using the 19th pick from Green Bay on Running Back. Mark Fletcher out of Miami. That's their spot via the Packers, and it's got people scratching their heads already. Fans and analysts are pushing back hard on their Running Back choice. Javante Williams just balled out for the Cowboys last season, and they locked him up with a three-year deal that's basically guaranteed for two. He set to anchor the backfield, Barnes and Wild Injury, so wide double down there when

1:02positional value screams pass on it. Other spots like why receiver could open up, if George Pickens bolts via trade or free agency. Cornerback is crowded but shaky, and offensive tackle might turn into a real hole by draft time. Running Back feels like the last thing they need right now. We'll see how these projections shake out as the lead turns the page, but Dallas fans are already debating their true 2027 priority.