Cowboys Trade Up for Bailey, Boost Pass Rush

0:00On April 17th, Dallas Cowboys are buzzing in mock-drafts for the 2026 NFL draft, with new talk of a huge trade-up to number three. Overall, instead of linking up with the Cleveland Browns like some thought, PFF has them dealing with the Arizona Cardinals to grab Texas Tech Edrasher, David Bailey. Jerry Jones, the Cowboys gunslinging GM, has that extra first round pick, burning from last year's Micah Parsons trade, and he's primed to Wheel and Deal. Finalists like Mel Kuiper and Dame Brugler had Dallas jumping to number six with Cleveland, maybe shipping picks 12 and 20 plus more. Fans and experts see Bailey as a game-changer, especially after his monster collage year with 14.5 sex and 19.5. Tackles for loss. Cowboys already added Rashon Gary and have Donovan Ezekiel to back, but Bailey's past-rush win rate screams star potential. KFF's Bradley Locker points out, Dallas is perfectly set with future firsts in 2026

1:02and 2027 to make this blockbuster happen. Trading to number three would demand a massive package way beyond the smaller moves others mont. Keep eyes on draft season as Jones hunts their next big splash to reload the past-rush and chase rings.