Cowboys Trade Up for Defensive Stars

0:00On April 7, Dallas Cowboys sitting at pick number 12 in the 2026 NFL draft, but whispers say they might trade up big time. Insiders like Bruce Feldman and Todd McShay are buzzing about edge-rusher David Bailey from Texas Tech as a top target. Maybe even number 3. Overall, he's explosive off the edge, perfect upgrade for their past rush. Meanwhile, linebacker Sunny Styles from Ohio State tops the need list too. He's a camp miss prospect, and Dallas has one of the league's weakest linebacker groups. Trading up around number 6 could snack him, blending best player available with straight need. Cowboys fans are hyped on defensive help after a rough run defense season. Bailey brings that top 3 heat while Styles fixes the middle mess. Impact hits hard. These moves could flip their D from average to elite real quick. Follow a buzz includes another Ohio State stud. Edge, Arvel, Reese, who they hosted for a top 30 visit.

1:00Safety Caleb Downs might slide due to position value, but his high football IQ makes him a playmaker near the line. Don't sleep on LSU corner, Mansor, Delane either. All this smoke points to Dallas chasing defensive stars to build a contender. If the rumors pan out, 2026 draft a gets wild for Cowboy Nation.