Cowboys' Draft Focus: Defense-First in 2026

0:00On April 23rd, the Dallas Cowboys roll into the 2026 NFL Draft with 8 picks, including two in the first round at 12th, and 20th overall. Their biggest needs hit the defense, linebacker, edge rusher, and defensive back. With that early capital, their prime to grab top defenders no matter the spot. They might even package those picks to trade up for a stud like Ohio State's sunny styles at linebacker. Other first round targets could include Tennessee's Jermod McCoy at corner, Toledo's Emmanuel McNeil Warren at safety, Auburn's Keldrick Falk on the Raids, D-Line, or Texas A&M's Cassius Howell rushing the edge. That trade for Rashan Gary from Green Bay cost them their second rounder, and fans are buzzing it didn't fully fix the past rush woes. The Cowboys still crave more heat off the edge, and the move has sparked debates on whether it was worth the draft ammo. On day two, look for them to eye Washington corner, Ephesians Prysac, Alabama, D-Lineman,

1:01LT Overton, Indiana Safety, Louis Moore, or Texas A&M, linebacker, to Rean York, around their 92nd or 112th picks. Bottom line, Dallas's defense first is strapped, stacking talent to chase that ring. Keep watching how they maneuver.