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The Dallas Cowboys, with two first-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, have a consensus top 100 from eight draft experts. Ohio States Caleb Downs tops the board, followed by Notre Dames Jeremiyah Love and Ohio States Arvell Reese. The Cowboys needs for defensive ends, linebackers, corners, and offensive tackles are met, with Texas Techs David Bailey and Miamis Rueben Bain Junior tied for fourth. Indianas Fernando Mendoza, a quarterback, is a late-round steal. Keep an eye on Ohio State and Miami talents for potential game-changers.
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NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! — Cowboys' Top 100 Draft Picks. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.
0:00It's April 21st. This is NFL News today, driven by AI following the leak in real time. The 2026 NFL Draft is just under 72 hours away, and the Dallas Cowboys hold two picks in the first round. Teens are locked in on their boards, debating trades up or down. But for Dallas, we've got a fresh consensus top 100 from eight draft experts. Six of them zeroed in on Cowboy's specific needs, blending local scouts and national voices like Dame Bruegler and Jason Reed. They built it smart, scoring each prospect with 100 points for number 1, 99 for number 2, down the line, then re-ranking by total. Points and averages. Ohio State dominates early with safety Caleb Downs topping the board unanimously close, followed by Notre Dame running back Jeremiah Love and Ohio. State Defender R. Vail Reese. Cowboys fans are buzzing because this hits their pain points. Heavy on defensive ends, linebackers, corners, and offensive tackles to rebuild the lines.
1:00Experts like former-scow Brian Broadess and Vocal Embardi tailored it perfectly, spotting fits for Jerry Jones' aggressive style. Deeper in, Texas Tech's David Bailey and Miami's Rubin Bane Jr. tie at 4-5 for Ed Rush help, while a quarterback like Indiana's. Fernando Mendoza sneaks in at 27. Wide receivers and safeties round out the value picks for later rounds. As boards finalize and rumors swirl, keep eyes on those top Ohio State and Miami talents, they could be the steals defining Dallas's next run.
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