Cowboys' Mock Draft: 3 Defensive Studs

0:00On April 6th, the 2026 NFL draft is just weeks away, and the Dallas Cowboys are laser-focused on fixing their defense that ranked, 30th in the league last season. In a fresh 3-round mock from the athletic, Dallas grabs three defensive studs in their first three picks, aiming to rebuild from the secondary two, the edge. Their 12th overall pick goes to Jermod McCoy, a cornerback from Tennessee. This guy balled out as a sophomore with 44 tackles, four picks, and nine passes broken up before a knee injury sidelineed him. It beats back to form, he could lock down that corner spot right away. Meanwhile, at pick 20 from the Packers, they snag CJ Allen, linebacker out of Georgia. Linebackers have been a weak spot for Dallas with thin depth, but Allen's a playmaker with 85 tackles, 8 for loss, 3 and a half. Tax plus force fumbles last year, he could even call plays as a rookie. Then in round three, pick 92 via the 49ers, it's Anthony Lucas, edge rusher from USC.

1:02After transferring from Texas A&M, he exploded for 37 tackles, two and a half for loss, three sacks, and a force fumble in 20. 25 huge value for that pass rush need. These picks could transform the Cowboys D overnight, especially with the draft hitting Pittsburgh from Thursday, April 23rd through Saturday. April 25th, keep an eye on how Dallas maneuvers to make it real.