Cowboys' Mock Draft: Speed & Versatility

0:00It's April 5th. I'm Corey with The Story, and this is NFL News Today, your AI-powered football briefing. The Dallas Cowboys are ramping up for the 2026 NFL Draft, except for April 23rd in Pittsburgh, with their top 30 visits in full swing. They're sitting at Pick 12 and Pick 20 in the first round, armed with eight total selections to fix a defense that's been one of the leagues. Weekest, a fresh mod draft from analyst Matt Miller zeros in on speed and versatility, especially under new defensive coordinator Christian Parker. In the first round, Miller projects them grabbing Tennessee cornerback, German McCoy at 12. The six-foot-one speedster ran a 4.3740 after missing last year with a knee injury, filling the gap left by Trevon Dix's release. Then at 20, from a trade with Green Bay, they snag Toledo Safety, a manual McNeil Warren, a six-foot-four playmaker with nine forced fumbles who could thrive in multiple safety sets alongside Malik Hooker.

1:02Fans and analysts are buzzing about this secondary overhaul, but the Cowboys' best drafts this decade came from picking the top player available, not. Chasing needs like corner or linebacker. Still, with Trevon Dix gone and injuries hitting young guys reloading the back end makes sense. Jerry Jones has hinted at big defensive shifts, hosting all three Ohio State defensive stars for visits. Later rounds keep the defensive theme alive. In round three at 92, via a trade-sending OSA OD Hizua to San Francisco, they land LSU linebacker Harold Perkins Jr. for his range. Opposite, Demarvian overshown. Round four brings Penn State edge-rusher Danny Dennis Sutton, a six-foot-five beast at 265 pounds. Offense gets love too, with Alabama tight-in Josh Cuevas, running back Jam Miller, Clemson quarterback K. Klubnik in round five, and BYU Whiteout. Chase Roberts in round seven for depth, amid receiver uncertainties. This mock screams rebuild the athletic freaks, matching Parker's free agency moves.

2:07With contract drama around George Pickens and spots to fill, Dallas could flip their fortunes if these hits land keep watching those visits for clues. On Jerry's next power play.