Cowboys Rookies Hit Ground Running at Minicamp

0:00On May 1st, the Dallas Cowboys 2026 draft class just kicked off their rookie mini-camp at the star in Frisco, Texas, with 11th overall pick Caleb Downs leading the charge alongside first-rounder Malachai Lawrence and a bunch of other new faces drafted and undrafted, alike. They hit the ground running Thursday, getting fitted for gear and locking in those fresh jersey numbers, building that team vibe right from jump. Friday brought the real heat to the practice field, where defensive coordinator Christian Parker and the new staff were hyped, with head coach Brian, shot in Heimer, pumping energy into everyone, like its game day already. Parker laid it out clear. He wants rookies who are sharp, play hard, and switch position seamless, mastering one spot while handling multiples too. Keep defenses unpredictable. After two straight years missing the playoffs, the front office loaded up this roster with talent, and now the real test drops, watching of this. Firepower flips the script for Dallas.