Cowboys' Draft Strategy: Trade or Stay?

0:00It's April 20th, this is NFL News Today, powered by AI Your Gridiron Update. I'm Cory with the story. Dallas Cowboys are buzzing with draft fever just days from the 2026 NFL draft. Jerry Jones, the owner and GM, is laser focused on rebuilding that defense, armed with two first round picks at number 12 and number 20. He's all about stacking talent on that side of the ball, but keeping every trade option wide open. Adam Schefter dropped a wild, long shot scenario where the Cowboys packaged that number 12 pick to jump up for Ohio State's stud linebacker, Arvel. Reese, front office execs even see Dallas as a trade partner for teams like the Browns looking to slide back. Thing is, Jones is dead set on holding onto number 20, so no way they're shipping both top picks. Fans and analysts are split on the splash factor. Trading up grabs headlines and a game changer defender right away, but with holes everywhere on D, dipping into future drafts feels risky.

1:02The Cowboys already lack a second rounder this year, and 0-1 next from the Quinn and Williams trade, so they're playing it smart. More realistically, expect them to trade back from number 12 to snag extra day two picks, that lets them double dip on first round defenders, build depth without burning capital, and keep their 2027 class intact. Bottom line, whether they climb or slide, Jones is crafting a defensive overhaul that pays off long-term without mortgaging the future. Stay tuned as Pick Start Flying.