Dallas Cowboys Defenders on Draft Day Edge

0:00On April 18th, five Dallas Cowboys defenders are sweating the 2026 NFL-Draft big time with their starting gigs hanging by a thread. We're talking corner-back Shavon Rev. Junior, linebacker Shamar James, Ed rusher Donovan Ezei Rwaku, corner-backed Aron Bland, and safety Malik Hooker. These guys could get bumped if the Cowboys load up on fresh talent at their spots. Take Shamar James, that second-year linebacker from the 5th round. He's eyeing middle linebacker, but only if Dallas skips the top prospects or grabs a vet-free agent. A trade-up for studs like Sunny Styles or Jacob Rodriguez from Texas Tech, that had shoved James behind Demarveen overshown and cut his rep short. Meanwhile, Donovan Ezei Rwaku pairs with Vet Roshan Gary on the edge right now. Draft picks like David Bailey from Texas Tech, Arvel Rees from Ohio State, or Ruben Bain Jr. from Miami could split those snaps. Still, more competition might sharpen him as a long-term project.

1:02Doron Blands probably starting regardless, but an outside corner like Montsour de Lane from LSU or Colton Hood from Tennessee might slide him too. Flipside, slot guys like Avion Terrell from Clemson could lock him outside. Over at safety, Malik Hooker spot wobbles with new coordinator Christian Parker's free agent, as like Jalen Thompson and PJ. Lock, plus any first-rounder such as Caleb Downs. As Dallas builds that defense, these players better ball out in camp or watch rookies eat their lunch-draft days going to redraw the death chart quick.