Cowboys Mock Draft: Delane & Allen for Defense

0:00On March 23rd, the 2026 NFL Draft is just a month away and a fresh mock projection has the Dallas Cowboys grabbing two defensive. Standouts in the first round. At pick 12, they select cornerback, Mansour Delayne from LSU, a reliable cover guy who's drawn rave reviews for shutting down receivers. The Cowboys hold two first round selections, including one at number 20 from the Green Bay Packers This mock from USA Today emphasizes beefing up the defense after a rough off season start. Dallas finished dead last in past defense last season, making the secondary a top priority. Delayne's steady play could lock that down, especially after his strong college stats of Virginia Tech and LSU, including multiple interceptions and tackles for loss. Their other pick targets linebacker CJ Allen from Georgia, filling a glaring hole at the position. Allen had a breakout year with 85 tackles, sacks, and forced fumbles ready to step in and stop the run right away. With the draft heading to Pittsburgh from April 23rd through 25th,

1:04these moves could transform the Cowboys' defense and set them up for a stronger run next season.