Cowboys' Draft Move: Top Value Pick of 2026

0:00On April 30, the 2026 NFL draft wrapped up, and ESPN's Matt Miller ranked the Dallas Cowboys trade-up for safety Caleb Downs at. 11 overall from the dolphins as the top value pick of the whole thing. Leading into the draft, all eyes were on Indiana quarterback and Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza heading to the Raiders at number 1, Bermiller. Flip the script and crown the Cowboys move Supreme. Cowboys fans finally have a draft win to celebrate, since owner Jerry Jones does not always nail these selections. Filling their big need at safety, without free agency, or trades made perfect sense here. Downs brings three-time all-American creds, a national title, killer work ethic, and sharp football instincts that screen versatility in new defensive. Coordinator Christian Parker's system. Expect him to hit the ground running as a top starter, with all pro upside on his Ricky deal, boosting Dallas big time as they gear up for the 2026 27 campaign.