Cowboys' Draft Picks: High Stakes, High Risk

0:00On March 28, Dallas Cowboys sitting pretty with two first round picks in the 2026 NFL draft come April, unless trades shake things up. They got to nail these selections as plug-and-play starters, no room for gambles like before. Jerry Jones made that crystal clear, stressing they can't afford misses with roster holes staring them down. Jerry's words hit home after past draft swings that fizzled, pushing the team to scout safer bets. Still, the class is loaded with tempting talents carrying red flags like cornerbacks nursing injuries or edges with hype, but no stats to back it. Fans and analysts buzzing about the risks, especially at positions Cowboys rarely hit first round anyway. Remember Maisie Smith a couple years back? That defensive tackle pick didn't pan out, fueling caution on similar profiles now. Digging deeper, watch prospects like Tennessee's Germain McCoy, whose injury kept them sideline all last year but pro-day on March 31st could, change the chatter, then there's

1:00Auburn's 20-year-old edge, Keldrick Falk, all athletic tools but light on production, or Miami's Akim Mesador, skilled at, 25, but banged up with foot issues. Clemson's Peter Woods flashes big, but lack steady tape, and Georgia's CJ Allen shines on film yet dodged key athletic tests. Cowboys play it smart here, and these picks could reshape the defense for years eyes wide open as the draft nears.