Cowboys Gain 2 Compensatory Picks, Boosting Draft Haul

0:00On March 9th, the Dallas Cowboys just picked up two compensatory fifth-round selections for the 2026 NFL draft, landing them at the 1, 177th and 180th overall spots. These picks come from the league's formula that looks at free agents. Teams lose, factoring in their pay, snaps on the field, and any awards they earned. The NFL handed out 33 such picks to 15 teams this week. Teams are buzzing about how this bolsters Dallas's draft hall, especially with their history of striking gold on these extras. Think Dak Prescott, DeRan, bland, and even Hall of Famer Larry Allen as the first from a comp pick to make it big. Heading into next month's draft, the Cowboys now hold eight total selections, including top 21st rounders at 12th and 20th overall, plus a 4th rounder and others on day 3. With defensive holes to fill as free agency kicks off, Jerry Jones has plenty of amulet to build through the draft, or swing trades for immediate help.