Cowboys Draft Strategy Shifts After Giants Trade

0:00On April 20, NFL draft week is heating up, and the Dallas Cowboys hold the 12th and 20th overall picks in the first round. Over the weekend, the New York Giants pulled off a blockbuster trade, sending all pro-defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals in. Exchange for the 10th pick in the 2026 draft. This move shakes up everything for Dallas, especially their hopes of grabbing top safeties like Caleb Downs or Sunny Styles, since the Giants now sit. Right ahead with that premium spot, fans and analysts are buzzing about how the Cowboys should respond, with many saying it kills any chance to trade up for those defensive backs day. Creative. Now, eyes are on players like Mansour, Delane, or Dylan, Thiniman, who could be strong fits at 12 or 20 if they slide, or the team might. Package the 20th pick to start pile more selections on day two. Whatever happens, this draft stays unpredictable, and Dallas has to adapt quick to build that defense they need.