Cowboys Trade Up for Top Defender

0:00On April 16th, insiders are buzzing that the Dallas Cowboys might trade up with the Cleveland Browns to grab the number 6 overall pick in the first, Round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The deal could send Dallas to number 6 and number 39, while Cleveland gets the Cowboys, number 12, number 20, and a 20. 27th 3rd Rounder, it's all about landing a top defender to fix their biggest hole. With the draft just a week away, this move feels like do or die for Dallas, who's been hungry for linebacker help. They're eyeing Ohio State's sunny styles, a blue chip talent with sharp instincts and tackling skills that fit right into their scheme. Cowboys coach Brian Shottenheimer has hinted he trusts certain rookies to wear the green dot for defensive calls, and styles as football IQ makes him. A prime candidate. Fans and analysts see this as a game changer for a defense that's needed that spark. In a mob draft sim, Dallas follows up by snagging Tennessee cornerback Colton Hood

1:00at number 39 in Round 2. Then in Round 3 at number 92, they add South Carolina safety, Jaylon Kilgore, a vet with 33 starts, 8 picks, and blazing 4, 0.40 speed. This hall could reshape their secondary and linebacker room overnight, setting the stage for a stronger run in 2026.