Cowboys' Draft Dreams Hinge on Linebacker Sonny Styles

0:00On April 7, Dallas Cowboy sitting pretty with the 12th and 20th picks in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft, but the real talk is their massive linebacker shortage after whiffing in free agency. Fans are buzzing hardest about Ohio State's stud sunny styles, a first team all-american who's got the skills to lock down that spot quick. He's projected top 10, but Cowboy nation is praying for a slide right into Jerry Jones' lap. Word is, styles just linked up for a workout with the team's past rush guru Brandon BT, Jordan, who's coached beasts like Micah Parsons and Miles. Garrett, Jordan dropped footage on social media, and now Dallas dreams are on fire, even if it's a long shot. This comes as the Cowboy's revamped their defense, trading for guys like Rashan Gary, but still hunting edge and linebacker juice. Draft experts are all over the map on what Dallas grabs, ESPN sees them doubling up on edge rushers with Miami's Ruben Bane at 12 and Missouri's Zion Young at 20.

1:02NFL.com has Lance Zeerlin handing them styles at 12 in a corner from Tennessee later. Reactions from fans, pure hype, mixed with nerves, knowing one slip-up leaves them patching holes with later picks. New mocks and rumors point to trade chaos too. They might slide back from 20 for extra day to ammo or jump up chasing a falling star like styles. Other fits include Texas A&M Edge, Caches Howe, or Corners to Backup Dayron Bland after losing Trevondidix. Linebacker's still the screen for help with no clear backup plan, bottom line. As Draft Knight heats up next month, Jones holds all the cards on fixing this defense for real. Keep an eye on those workouts turning into picks that could flip the script.