Cowboys Trade Up for Defensive Stud in NFL Draft

0:00On April 16th, draft experts are buzzing that the Dallas Cowboys might trade up big time in the NFL draft next week, with picks at 12 and 20, multiple mocks from ESPN's Mel Kuiper, the Athletics' Dame Brugler, and the ringer's Todd McShay, all see them dealing. With the Cleveland Browns to grab the number 6 spot for Ohio State linebacker, Sunny Styles, each mock lays out different trade packages, like sending picks 12 and 20 for 6 and 39, or adding a future 4th or 2nd rounder to sweeten it. The idea is Cowboys could sacrifice one first rounder to land a defensive stud early. Stephen Jones, the Cowboys exec, says, first round moves often happen live on draft night when players slide or stick around longer than expected. Dallas has waited out the board before, pouncing when the price drops to snag the best fit without overpaying. Their big board screams defense first, topping out with Ohio State's Arbale Reese as a Michael Parsons-type ass rusher, and Caleb Downes as a versatile.

1:00Safety, other names like Texas Tech Edge, David Bailey, and more linebackers round out the top targets. As the draft kicks off April 22nd, keep eyes on those phones. Jerry Jones loves a bold move, and if Styles or Reese Falls just right, Dallas could reshape that defense overnight.