Cowboys Eyeing Trade-Back for Top Talent

0:00It's April 20th. From your city to your ears, this is Dallas News today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. The Dallas Cowboys are eyeing their spots at number 12 and number 20 in the 2026 NFL draft, with plenty of moves on the table. They're zeroing in on San Diego State Cornerback Chris Johnson and Texas Tech Linebacker Jacob Rodriguez for that number 20 pick, but the real. Play might be trading back to stock up on more selections, while still snagging one of these guys. Word from draft guru Tony Pauline is that number 20 sits in a prime zone where values overlap with early second-round talent, letting Dallas slide, down, grab extra picks, and land immediate help without missing out. The Cowboys have glaring holes at cornerback and linebacker heading into the draft. At corner, Shavon Rebels' rookie year was derailed by injuries, and Doron Blan's been battling availability in performance tips. On the linebacker side, they whiffed on three agents and now need a green dot leader next

1:01to Demarvian overshown to fill the void. Both targets are surging up boards, Johnson with his 4.4 speed, size, versatility inside and out, plus elite coverage and blitz grades from. Last season, Rodriguez brings top athleticism, football smarts, four picks, a top PFF run defense score, and coverage prowess that screams starter potential. If Dallas pulls off a trade back and hosts one of these fits, they're building depth smartly without burning assets, setting up a stronger secondary, and front seven for the long haul.