Cowboys Mock Draft: WR Splash, Defensive Depth

0:00On March 22nd, the Dallas Cowboys are gearing up for the 2026 NFL Draft after a busy free agency and a new four-round mock from NFL.com has them making a bold move at White Receiver. With uncertainty around George Pickens and whether he'll stick around on the franchise tag or get traded, the Cowboys grab Carnell Tate from Ohio. State with their 12th overall pick in Round 1. Tate put up 875 yards and nine touchdowns last season, making him a top prospect to pair with CD-LAM. Most mocked have Dallas doubling down on defense in Round 1, but this one splits the difference by taking edge-rusher Akim Mesador for Miami-at. Pick 20. Mesador brings speed and hustle despite some early injury concerns, adding depth even after the team traded for Rashon Gary to boost the pass rush. Cowboys fans might raise eyebrows at prioritizing offense when defensive holes remain, but it could create a dynamic setup for Dak Prescott with Tate, outside, and LAM in the slot.

1:01The team still needs long-term answers at Safety and Linebacker, positions hitting free agency soon. Later rounds fill those gaps nicely, with Safety Bud Clark from TCU coming in at Pick 92 in Round 3. He's a ball-hawk who could be a starter down the line. Then in Round 4, Pick 112 goes to Linebacker Harold Perkins Jr. from LSU, a pass rushing talent who just needs to sharpen his. Coverage skills. As Dallas built around Prescott amid these roster questions, this mock shows how a wide receiver splash early could reshape their attack well, plugging key defensive spots.