Cowboys Trade Up for Defensive Upgrades

0:00On March 20th, with free agency winding down, attention turns to the NFL draft just six weeks away. In the latest mock-using pro football focus data, the Dallas Cowboys trade back smartly from their early spots to grab more picks while targeting. Defensive upgrades. They start by selecting Edge-Rusher David Bailey from Texas Tech at number 12 overall, a six-foot-four athlete seen as one of the top pass rushers. Available. The Cowboys then trade their number 20 and number 112 picks to the Texans for number 28, number 69, and number 1. 41. They follow up by moving number 28 to the Jets for number 33 and number 103. At number 33, they add corner-back Chris Johnson from San Diego State, a versatile defender who plays inside or outside with strong coverage, skills. Fans and analysts note the Cowboys' heavy focus on defense after free agency fixes to their run game. Bailey bolsters the Edge-Rusher alongside existing talent, while Johnson and Linebacker Kyle Lewis from Pittsburgh at number 69 improved the pass.

1:06Defense. Safety Kamari Ramsey at number 92 as versatility, letting the team mix up looks without changing personnel. Later rounds bring more depth with defensive tackle Ration Bennion at number 103, tied in Michael Trigg from Baylor at number 1. 39. And offensive tackle Isaiah World from Oregon at number 150. They cap it with running bag Jamari Taylor from Virginia, Linebacker Harold Perkins Jr from LSU, and safety Lorenzo Styles Jr from Ohio. State. This mock shows how trading back could transform Dallas's roster on defense, setting them up strong as pro days wrap up, and final board solidify.