NFL Draft 2026: Cowboys' Picks & Top Orders

0:00It's April 23rd. From kickoff to the final whistle, this is NFL News Today, powered by AI. The 2026 NFL draft fires up tonight in Pittsburgh at 8 p.m. Eastern time. Dallas Cowboys hold picks number 12 and number 20 in the first round, coming off two straight seasons without playoffs. All focus stays on this opener, with teams grabbing defenders early amid trade buzz and shock picks. Check the action on ABC, ESPN, and NFL Network, or stream it live on FUBO with a free trial for new folks. The league cut first round clock time to 8 minutes max between selections, speeding things up from last year. Fans buzzed about the top order kicking off with Las Vegas. Raiders at 1, New York Jets at 2, Arizona Cardinals at 3, and Tennessee Titans at 4. Cowboys fans eye that top 15 slot to rebuild, building on last year's late night grabs like their guy at 9.26 p.m.

1:01Estimus put the Cowboys 12 pick around 9.10 p.m. Eastern and 20th near 9.53, based on past drafts adjusted for the quicker pace. But trades could flip that script wide open. Tune in as Pittsburgh lights up with fresh talent hitting the league, reshaping rosters, starting right now.