Cowboys' Mock Draft: Edge Rushers Galore

On April 2nd, ESPN dropped a fresh-mott draft for the 2026 NFL draft,

and analyst Field Yates has the Dallas Cowboys loading up on edge.

Rushers, he predicts they'll snag Miami's Rubin Bain Jr. at the 12th overall pick,

then double down with Missouri's Zion Young at 20th overall.

Yates is all-in on fixing Dallas's defense to pass Rush Talent.

Bain, the ACC defensive player of the year,

brings hands that wreck offences back by 9.5 sacks last season for the Hurricanes.

This move pairs perfectly with their off-season trade for Rashan Garry,

creating a rotation of young studs like Bain, Young, Garry, and Donovan.

As a Ruaku, a dominant front like that could unlock the whole defense.

Some folks call the young pick a 20th reach,

since his average mock spot sits around 38th overall.

Still, grabbing two edge guys and round one feels like smart stacking for the Cowboys.

Bottom line, if Dallas wants to dominate,

this blueprint keeps the pressure coming from all sides.