Cowboys' Draft Picks: Defense Dominates

0:00On March 26th, the Dallas Cowboys head into the NFL Draft with picks at 12 and 20, aiming to fix a defense that struggled badly last season. They allowed the third most yards per game and led the league in points given up despite a strong offense. The first round kicks off on April 23rd and experts see this as a chance to rebuild that union. In free agency, the Cowboys made some moves to help, trading for defensive and Rashan Gary and signing safety Jalen Thompson plus cornerback Kobe, Durant and others. Still, gaps remain, especially up front and in the secondary, pushing the focus toward defense in the draft. Draft analysts mostly agree on taking a defensive player at 12, with Tennessee cornerback German McCoy emerging as the top choice for several. Including Mel Kuiper, Field Yates and others from ESPN and NFL.com. He's viewed as one of the best of his position, ranked around 14th overall by some scouts. At 20, projections vary more, with ed rushers like TJ Parker from Clemson or our Mason Thomas from Oklahoma and linebackers such as CJ Allen.

1:07From Georgia getting nods, a few even suggest wide receivers, but defense dominates the predictions. With two first round shots, Dallas has options to double down on defense or mix it up, setting the stage for a potential turnaround as the draft unfolds.