Cowboys Mock Draft: Top Defensive Picks

0:00It's March 6th for the NFL. Let's get into it. Dallas Cowboys fans are buzzing over the latest Mott Draft from Cowboys' wire, run through pro football focus tools just before free agency hits. In this seven-round simulation, the Cowboys landed a top defender early, grabbing Ohio State's safety Caleb Downs at the seventh overall pick. He has a high energy player with big game experience from Alabama and Ohio State, perfect for their defensive gaps. The draft took a fun turn with a trade at pick 20. Dallas sent their first round spot, plus a fifth rounder, to the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for edge-resher Jonathan Greenard and the Vikings. Second round and third round picks. Greenard bounced back strong with high pressure rates on quarterbacks, even after a down-earing sacks. Cowboys' brass nose defense is priority, one, and this mock fills those holes smartly. Fans love how Downs brings juice near the line, gambling on runs but disrupting plays often. Greenard adds proven pass rush after double-digit sacks seasons in 2023 and 2024.

1:04Later rounds kept the defense flowing. At pick 49 and round 2, they took San Diego State cornerback Chris Johnson, a versatile cover guy who sticks to receiver's tight. Round 3 brought Arkansas running back Mike Washington, Jr. Then linebackers from Texas A&M and LSU, plus more depth at safety, defensive, end and wide receiver. Keep in mind, free agency starts soon, so real trades and veteran signings could shake up these plans big time. Mark drafts like this show ideal worlds, but the Cowboys' priorities might shift fast as they chase those expensive fixes. This episode is brought to you by our sponsor, Zee the episode description, headphones in a pillow, simple idea, surprisingly addictive, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com.