Cowboys' Draft Picks: High Stakes, Big Impact

0:00It's April 18th, from your city to your ears. This is Dallas News today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. The Dallas Cowboys are buzzing ahead of the 2026 NFL draft, sitting pretty with two first-round picks at number 12 and number 20. The second one snagged from the Green Bay Packers. Quarterback Dak Prescott is hyped about the team's direction, saying he expects them to land two solid impact players right out the gate without any trades. Jerry Jones and his crew love keeping everyone guessing, but these premium spots give Dallas a real shot to rebuild with young talent after some tough. Seasons. Prescott made it clear he is not in on the plans, yet he is all in on trusting the front office to make smart moves. Fans and Cowboys nation are fired up, dreaming of grabbing studs like edge rushers or linebackers to fix the defense, though adding depth across the board might be the real play with all these selections. Prescott's vibe matches the excitement building around the squad. The also hold picks in round 3 via the 49ers, round 4-3 and round 5, including Combs and a late 7th from Tennessee.

1:10The draft kicks off Thursday, April 23rd, through Saturday, April 25th in Pittsburgh. Whatever Jones cooks them, these picks could flip the script for Dallas's eyes locked on how they stack that roster for a run.