Cowboys Trade Up for Reese? Draft Buzz Intensifies

0:00It's April 21st. Welcome to Dallas News Today, powered by AI. Dallas Cowboys fans are buzzing as the 2026 NFL draft gets closer, with talk of the team trading up from their 20th overall pick to grab a defensive stud. Ohio State Limebacker Arville Reese tops the list, seen as one of the best defenders in the class, and ESPN's Adam Schefter even mapped out a path for. Dallas to snack him, Schefter flow to trade to the 5th spot, which would take some serious assets but might pay off if Reese slides just right. The Cowboys have said they're staying put, but Jerry Jones loves a bold move, and Draft Knight has seen Wilder swings. Reese would transform their defense overnight, much like Micah Parsons did before the trade to Green Bay. In his last college year, he racked up 69 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, and 6.5 sacks, versatile enough to play inside or rush the edge. Dallas hasn't traded up in the first round since 2012, when they swapped the 14th and 45th picks for the 6th overall.

1:03Landing Morse Clayborn, who under-delivered on durability and impact. Still, Reese feels like the kind of high upside talent that could flip the script, keeping everyone guessing as the Cowboys weigh the risk before. Draft Knight hits.