Cowboys Draft Defense, Target Weaknesses

0:00On April 26, the Dallas Cowboys wrapped up the 2026 NFL Draft with seven solid picks going heavy on defense to fix last season's leaky. Secondary, they snagged Ohio State Safety Caleb Downs at pick 11 from the dolphins, then grabbed UCF defensive end Malachi Lawrence at 23 from the Eagles, setting a strong tone right out the gate. Day 2 brought more defensive help with Michigan linebacker Jai Shan Baram in Round 3, plus a trio of fourth rounders, Penn State Tackle Drew, Shelton for the O-Line Florida cornerback, Devon Moore, and Alabama defensive lineman, LT Overton. They kept it with East Carolina wide out, Anthony Smith in Round 7 for some receiver speed. Pundits are buzzing about this class, calling it a smart rebuild that targets the Cowboys' biggest weaknesses like pass rush and coverage. Fans see it as a step up from a rough year, with these rookies ready to pluck holes and push the team forward. Now the focus shifts to undrafted free agents, where Dallas can scoop up hidden gems fighting

1:03for roster spots the hard way. These fresh faces hit camp soon, and if they gel, the Cowboys could be roaring back into the contention next fall.