NFL Draft 2026: Cowboys' Trade-Up Blockbuster

0:00On April 23, the 2026 NFL draft kicks off tonight in Pittsburgh at 8 p.m. Eastern time, and it's not stacked with can't miss stars. So expect teams to wheel and deal hard for the top talent. 32 picks in the first round, but 2016's hold them right now, with the clock cuts at 8 minutes per selection to speed things up. Dallas Cowboys sit at 12 and 20th overall, and everyone's glued to whether Jerry Jones pulls off a trade-up blockbuster. Raiders look locked in at number one for Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, even with Kirk Cousins on the roster, though GM John Spy Tech's open to deals. Jets at number two, my grab Texas Tech-Edger Usher, David Bailey, or Ohio State's Arville Reese to fix their defense. Titans at number four plan, best player available, maybe Ohio State linebacker Sonny Stiles, or Notre Dame, running back Jeremiah Love. Cowboys fans are buzzing because Dallas could swap with Cleveland at number six, or push higher to snag a defensive stud, like LSU corner, Mansour Delane.

1:03Before rivals like the Saints or commanders jump in. Jets at number ten, Love Arizona, wide receiver Tedaroa Tyson, after a private dinner, while Chiefs Hunt elite receivers like him too. Miami's rebuilding was seven top 100 picks, eyeing the same corners and edges as Dallas. Later, Browns might trade down from number six, but grab a wide out or lineman at 24. Cowboys 20th could be a reach per Steven Jones, targeting Auburn Edge, Coulteric Falk, or Tennessee corner, Colton Hood, if no deal happens. Teams like Eagles and Chargers prioritize offensive line amid aging vets and sack woes. As the board falls, this pragmatic class means value hunts everywhere, from Ravens bolstering Lamar Jackson's protection to Seahawks trading back for. Ammo. Lock in early, Cowboys nation knows one move changes everything tonight. That wraps NFL news today, brought to you with AI.