Cowboys' Schottenheimer: Draft Prep & Free Agency Moves

0:00On March 24, Cowboys head coach Brian Shottenheimer led the team's scouting crew to the University of Texas Pro Day, on Tuesday, right after. Stopping at the University of Miami the day before, with two first round picks coming up in the 2026 NFL draft, the Cowboys are ramping up their evaluation of prospects across college, campuses nationwide. Shottenheimer is diving deeper into the draft process this year, watching Game Film and getting to no players up close. He praised the team's free agency moves, like bringing back key offensive players and adding talents such as Rashon, Gary, and Jalen Thompson, which sets them up to pick the best available talent without forcing needs. Those signings have given the Cowboys flexibility, though Shottenheimer noted a few roster spots still need attention. Player acquisition never stops, he said, keeping the front office always on the hunt for upgrades. Traveling with new defensive coordinator, Christian Parker has helped align their visions for both sides of the ball. They focus on personal dinners and observing how prospects compete and follow instructions during these events, beyond just the film.

1:07The Texas visit stood out, with Shottenheimer chatting at length, with Longhorn's coach Steve Sarkeesian. As the pro-day circuit rolls on, the Cowboys brass keeps building their draft board with eyes on getting those high picks just right.