Cowboys Draft: Top Defensive Prospects for 12th Pick

0:00On March 5th, the Dallas Cowboys are said to bolster their defense with the 12th overall pick in the NFL draft. After the Combine, a few top prospects might slide due to medical concerns or underwhelming workouts, creating value for teams like Dallas at that. Spot. They hold two first round selections, giving them flexibility to target edge rushers, safeties, or cornerbacks. The Combine shook up the draft board with some players posting numbers that dropped their stock despite strong college tape. This opens doors for steals, especially in a deep-edge class and secondary where injuries played a role. Fans and analysts see Ohio State safety, Caleb Downs as a dream-fid if he falls. Reports of a knee condition have him mocked as low as 10th, but his versatility to play deep or in the box would fix multiple holes for the Cowboys in one pick. Tennessee cornerback Jermon McCoy tore his ACL early this year, yet his prior tape screams early round talent as a trivon digs replacement.

1:00Miami-Edged Russia Rubin-Bane Jr. also slipped after a short wingspan measurement, though his playoff dominance makes him a mica Parsons. Successor. Dallas could snag one of these at 12 or trade up slightly, paring it with another defensive piece later. Their pass rush and secondary desperately need this boost heading into the draft.