Cowboys Draft: Dominant Defense, Moore's Upside

0:00It's April 28th. You're listening to NFL News today, AI-powered NFL coverage. The Dallas Cowboys came into the draft loaded with two first round picks after trading for Micah Parsons assets and they turned heads with a haul. That's getting rave reviews from analysts. They nail premium talent without overreaching, filling key gaps like pass rush and secondary depth in a smart, efficient way. Their absolute best move was snagging safety Caleb Downs at the eleventh overall pick. They traded just two fifth rounders to the Miami Dolphins to slide at one spot, landing what many call the top defensive player available. Downs brings elite run support, man-covered skills and zone smarts, pairing perfectly with edge rushes like Malachi Lawrence and Limebacker, J. Sean Barham for versatile back seven. Speaking of Lawrence, he's an honorable mention. As a speed demon, off the edge from UCF, clocking a 4.52 in the 40 yard dash with a 10-foot

1:0110 broad jump and 40-inch vertical, his length and motor fix last years. We pass rush, even after adding Rashon Gary. The one questionable swing came in the fourth round with cornerback Devon Moore. At six foot three, he offers height for jump balls, but his injury history, he only hit double digit games once in four college years and stiff lateral. And his raise red flags. They passed on quicker guys like Kante Scott and Malik Muhammad right after, betting big on coach Christian Parker's development touch. Overall, this draft sets Dallas up for defensive dominance, but Moore's upside will test their scheme. Analysts say it's one of the league's strongest classes, time to see a play out on the field.