Cowboys Draft Malachi Lawrence for Pass Rush Boost

0:00It's April 24th. You're listening to NFL News Today, AI-powered football coverage. I'm Cory with the story. Dallas Cowboys just scooped up Ed rusher Malachi Lawrence with the 23rd pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. They traded down with the Eagles to land him there, filling a massive gap left by the Micah Parsons trade. That past rush needed a serious boost, and Lawrence brings prototypical size with explosive quickness. Here in the first round, at pick 12, they grab safety, Caleb Downs. Lawrence stands out with his sudden get off deep bag of rush moves and bursts to chase down scrambling quarterbacks. He can attack from inside or outside, though his power conversion is just average. Team brass and fans are buzzing about his pro-level traits for a pressure star of defense. The Parsons deal exposed weaknesses, and now they're eyeing linebacker def beyond the Marvian overshown. Cornerback help after Trevon digs left, and Doron blans injuries, plus more safeties, a

1:00future wide receiver, and offensive tackle support. Scouts know he needs better consistency against the run and handling quicksets at the next level. Still, his splash plays and motor make him an ascending talent ready to contribute. Cowboys are stacking the deck for contention, and if Lawrence pans out, that front seven could roar back to life.