Cowboys Draft Defense Heavy, Boosting Squad

0:00It's April 27th, welcome to NFL News Today, powered by AI and ready for kickoff. The Dallas Cowboys went heavy on defense in the 2026 draft, snagging seven picks over the weekend with five on that side of the ball. They traded a fifth rounder to the San Francisco 49ers for veteran linebacker D Winters, adding some quick experience up the middle. That defensive emphasis landed them edge rushers like Malachi Lawrence and LT Overton, both with explosive power to disrupt pockets and stop runs. Linebackers Jai Shan Barham and safety Caleb Downs bring speed and versatility, while corner Devon Moore locks down receivers on the outside. On offense, they grabbed Tackle Drew Shelton as a swing backup and wide-out Anthony Smith for deep threat potential, though those spots face stiff. Competition from vets like DeRon Bland and Jonathan Mingo. These rookies shake up deb charts right away. One could steal reps from younger guys, and Lawrence joins a past-restriotation with

1:01Donovan as they were Waku and Sam Williams. Jerry Jones sees Overton as a budget version of OSA OD Hizua, sliding inside on passing downs. With training camp heating up this summer, Dallas fans are buzzing about this fresh talent boosting a defense that needs, it could be the Spart too. Elevate the whole squad come fall.