Cowboys Target Cornerback, Edge Rusher in Mock Draft

0:00On March 25th, the Dallas Cowboys hold the 12th overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft, and ESPN analysts feel Yates has them targeting a corner back there in his latest mock. He projects Germain McCoy from Tennessee, going to Dallas, a player seen as a top 10 talent despite a serious knee injury last January. McCoy brings elite length, ball skills, and timing that shut down receivers. In his full 2024 season, he grabbed four interceptions and broke up seven passes. The Cowboys desperately need cornerback help after ranking dead last in yards allowed per dropback and past breakups last year. Fans are split on this idea since McCoy is coming off that ACL tier and hasn't worked out for scouts yet. He's set to show up at Tennessee's pro day on March 31st, which could boost his stock if he looks healthy. Mott drass keep linking him to Dallas, but injury risks have some Cowboys supporters hesitant. Meanwhile, Yates has Dallas grabbing another defender later at the 20th pick

1:01from Green Bay. That's R Mason Thomas, an edge rusher from Oklahoma, known for his explosive speed, power, and run-stopping grit with 21 stops over two years. Thomas missed time with an injury in 2025, but still notch six and a half sacks in nine games. With Dallas trading for Rashon Gary to rebuild their pass rush post-Michael Parsons era, this pick lines up as smart value deeper in the round, keeping the defense conversation alive as more mocks roll in.