Cowboys' Mock Draft: Elite Defense on Tap

0:00The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off tomorrow in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and the Dallas Cowboys are sitting pretty with picks at number 12. And number 20 Buzz is heavy on trades, especially one cooked up in ESPN's Peter Schrager mock draft that keeps their two first rounders while snagging elite defensive talent. Earlier this week, Schrager mapped a swap with the Kansas City Chiefs, where Dallas sends picks number 12 and number 20 for number 9, and number 29. It lets the Cowboys climb for a stud while sliding back for extra value, fitting needs on both sides perfectly. Fans and analysts are buzzing because the Cowboys past defense was dead last last season, and this hall targets that weak spot hard. Grabbing the top cornerback prospect would lock down the secondary right away. At number 9, they scoop all American defensive back delaying from LSU, who racked up 45 tackles in two picks last year after visiting Dallas. Affilihally, then at number 29, UCF's Malachi Lawrence brings heat as a pass rusher, which

1:0228 tackles, 11 for loss, 7 sacks, and 2. Forest fumbles. This duel could transform the Cowboys D overnight, setting them up strong for the season ahead as the draft unfolds from Thursday, April 23rd, through Saturday, April 25th. This has been Kansas News Today, powered by AI.