Cowboys' Draft Picks: Late-Round Sleepers for Defense

0:00On April 2nd, the 2026 NFL Draft is just 3 weeks away in Pittsburgh, and the Dallas Cowboys are buzzing with two top 20 picks at, number 12 and number 20. They're eyeing ways to beef up the defense, but Jerry Jones says they're open to trades or anything that fits. These late round sleepers could be steals to fill roster gaps without breaking the bank. Teams like Dallas thrive by nailing day 3 picks, especially with holes on the line. They traded Osa Odi-Zua for size up front and signed a vet like Jonathan Bullard, but depth is still thin in their 3-4 scheme. Offensive tackles another spot needing a long-term fix since Taren Steele hasn't locked it down. Cowboys fans get flashbacks from past Michigan busts like Taco Charlton and Mazzie Smith, so linking to another Wolverine defender, Sturz Mixed Feelings. Still, the need for playmakers overrides that history, and local talent from Texas A&M and TCU feels like homegrown gold. Check these under the radar guys, Texas A&M's Tyler Oni-Adom, a 6 foot 3, 290lb beast

1:05for dirty work on the D-line. Their 6 foot 7 tackled the matrius crown over brings raw length perfect for development. Michigan's Jay-Shan Barham tally double-digit tackles for loss as an edge rusher, and TCU safety bud Clark snagged 5 picks in a breakout year. Getting on these could turn the Cowboys roster around quick. Giving coach Christian Parker the tools to compete now. Keep an eye as Draft Knight unfolds.