Cowboys Eyeing Michigan's Benny for Run Defense

0:00On March 22nd, the Dallas Cowboys recently traded defensive lineman Osa Odiazua to the San Francisco 49ers, opening up a spot on their line. Now, they're eyeing replacements in the 2026 NFL draft, with Michigan's Ray Binney emerging as a strong candidate. Binney, a 6-foot-3, 298-pound interior lineman, met with the Cowboys on Thursday ahead of Michigan's pro-day. He turned heads with explosive athleticism, clocking a 7.55 in the 3-cone drill, and a 4.85 in the short shuttle. Scouts praised Binney as a solid run defender, who excels at holding gaps and shedding blocks in traditional schemes. However, his past rushing skills need work, projecting him as more of an early down player, likely a fifth-round pick. For Dallas, Binney fits well since they already boasts strong interior past rushers. Their bigger issue last season was a bottom-ten run defense, so adding depth like him on day 3 could shore that up nicely.

1:00As the Cowboys bill for next year, keep an eye on prospects like Binney, who mashed their scheme versatility in immediate needs.