Cowboys' Draft: Top Defender Needed

0:00On March 28th, the 2026 NFL Draft kicks off April 23rd, and Dallas Cowboys fans are buzzing. The team snagged two first-round picks, a solid haul that came at the cost of trading away star Micah Parsons, so no more weekly chaos from him on. Defense. In free agency, Dallas plugged some gaps by resigning running back to Vante Williams and Ed rusher Sam Williams. They also grabbed outside help with Ed rusher Rashan Garry, safety Jalen Thompson, and cornerback Kobe Durant to bolster the roster. Still, the defense looks thin in spots, leaving big questions for those high-draft choices. Fans know the Cowboys need to rebuild that side of the ball strong. We pulled Cowboys nation on their number 12 overall pick, ignoring what falls first. Middle linebacker topped it at 37%, cornerback hit 30%, and Ed rusher came in at 27%. Looks like the smart play is grabbing the top defender available, keeping Dallas competitive no matter how the board shakes out.