Cowboys Draft Malachi Lawrence: A Game-Changer for Pass Rush

0:00On April 24, Dallas Cowboys just boosted their pass rush in the 2026 NFL draft, grabbing UCF Edge-Rusher Malachai Lawrence at the Marquis, 23rd spot in Round 1. He's now the fifth night from UCF to hear his name called in the first round, linking up with stars like Dante Colpepper, Blake Bortles, Breshed, Paramann, and Mike Hughes. Lawrence stuck around Orlando for all five college seasons, turning heads with his relentless motor on the defensive line. Check his stats. He landed 10th on UCF's all-time saxless with 20, and he's one of only four FBS players with five or more sax across the yuh. Past three seasons. Cowboys got a proven disruptor ready to chase quarterbacks, and this pick could reshape their front seven for years to come.