Cowboys Stack Defense in NFL Draft

0:00On April 24th, the Dallas Cowboys crushed the first round of the 2026 NFL draft, snagging safety Caleb Downs and Past R Usher Malachi. Lawrence, that's their best opening hall since the DeMarcus wear days. But here's the twist. They got no second round pick, and several of their top 30 pre-draft visitors are still on the board, screaming defense. Now heading into days 2 and 3, Dallas has to trust those scouting reports, interviews, and medicals big time. The patterns clear from their visitor list, cornerbacks and linebackers dominating, building on what they already added to the secondary and edge rush. Fans are buzzing about fixing that defense for real, especially after last year's gaps. These guys aren't just depth, they're playmakers. The Cowboys clearly vetted hard, fitting the physical style Jerry Jones loves in Big D. Key names still floating include Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez for his production in Edge, Tennessee corner Jermod McCoy if the medicals.

1:00Check out. He's top 10 talent and Clemson's Avion Terrell as a safe, polished day 2 starter. Watch for TCU's Caleb alarms, or on day 3 too, with local ties and athletic pop. Even with offense in mind, like Louisville Whiteout Chris Bell or Vanderbilt Titan Eli Stowers for long-term projects, it's defense driving this, draft. Dallas plays it smart from here, stacking that unit to contend.