***2026 Dallas Cowboys Draft Picks***

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Round 1: No. 11. Cowboys trade #12, #177 and #180 to the Dolphins for Pick 11 and Take
DB CALEB DOWNS OHIO STATE....LETS GO

Round 1: No. 23 (via GB) Trade to Philly for Pick 23 overall, two 4th round picks #114 and #137. Philly gets #20 and a 2027 7th round pick.

Dallas takes...

DE MALACHI LAWRENCE UCF



Round 3: No. 92 (via SF)

LB/EDGE JAISHAWN BARHAM MICHIGAN

Round 4: No. 112

OT DREW SHELTON PENN ST

Round 4: No. 114 (via Philly)

CB DEVIN MOORE FLORIDA

Round 4: No. 137 (via Philly)

EDGE LT OVERTON ALABAMA

Round 5: No. 152 Traded to 49ers for LB Dee Winters

Round 7: No. 218 (via Ten)

WR ANTHONY SMITH ECU
UDFA











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The Dallas Cowboys trade pick #12 overall, they trade #177 and #180 in the 5th round to Miami for Pick #11 overall.






DB CALEB DOWNS OHIO STATE​

PROSPECT ANALYSIS​

Productive, high-effort safety with three years of starting experience in big games at Alabama and Ohio State. Downs is an alpha who brings immense juice on each snap. He’s at his best when deployed near the line as a box safety or big nickel back. He’ll gamble a little bit as a run defender, but he makes more than enough disruptive plays near the line of scrimmage to make up for it. He’s fluent in man or zone over the first two levels and is rarely fooled by play-action or misdirection. While he’s quick to close and strike underneath, there are hints of caution that prevent him from making more plays on the football. Downs isn’t the biggest, fastest or most versatile player, but he consistently puts his stamp on games.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
NFL Analyst


Pre-Draft Analysis​

Downs has outstanding instincts and football aptitude. He's a versatile defender who can play near the line of scrimmage or in the back half, and he's sound against both the run and pass. He is adept at reading the quarterback's eyes while roaming in zone coverage, and his instincts show up as a pass defender, where he can play tight man coverage from the nickel position or patrol the back half in zone. Downs has high-level quickness with great closing speed to meet the ball with his hands at the catch point -- or make a de-cleating hit to jar the ball loose. He also displays the hands to create turnovers with six career interceptions. Downs is a strong and physical run defender who takes good angles and is a sure tackler. He is a versatile option who is at his best closes to the line of scrimmage, where he can play around the ball more frequently. -- Scouts Inc.

Post-Draft Analysis​

The "D" in Dallas needed to stand for defense in this draft, and with pick No. 11, the Cowboys landed my top-ranked defensive player in the draft. Downs is a versatile safety with exceptional leadership and a background of winning. He is a dream fit in new coordinator Christian Parker's defensive scheme thanks to his ability to align at multiple spots in the defensive backfield. We saw at Ohio State how well he impacted the game when moving into the box or playing in an over-hand role. Dallas lands an elite safety that'll look to eventually replace a former Buckeye in Malik Hooker. -- Miller
 
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Dallas trades pick #20 and and a 2027 7th round pick to the Eagles for Pick #23 Pick #114 and #137. Two fourths....and take...





DE MALACHI LAWRENCE UCF​

PROSPECT ANALYSIS​

An NFL-caliber edge rusher with prototypical size and length, Lawrence moves with the suddenness of a smaller player. Explosive get-off and a deep bag of moves/counters fuel his pocket disruption. He can win inside or outside but his speed-to-power conversion is average. His hands are subtle but skilled to quickly unlock openings and his secondary rush. He closes with burst and has the motor to hound scrambling quarterbacks. The next level will bring better tackles and more quick-sets, which will test how well his production translates. He makes splash plays behind the line but must provide better consistency and discipline in run support. Lawrence is an ascending prospect with rush polish and pro traits that should be enticing for pressure-hungry defenses.


Pre-Draft Analysis​

Lawrence is a high-motor edge rusher with the length to get into the blocker's chest, and he plays with active hands to keep offensive linemen from locking on to him. He has very good fluidity, displaying the ability to bend and dip while continuing his forward momentum, slipping past blocks. His skill set enables him to track the ball and play with active hands to shed in the direction of the ball carrier. He has the quickness to shoot inside gaps at the snap and execute line stunts, and he can loop to create disruption. Against the run, Lawrence can stack and, at times, overpower tight ends. He closes well in pursuit and has the quickness to make plays in space. -- Scouts Inc.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
NFL Analyst
 
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Third Round Pick #92 overall Dallas Cowboys take...

Edge/LB Jaishawn Barham Michigan​

PROSPECT ANALYSIS​

Barham logged most of his snaps at off-ball linebacker, but his 2025 tape showed explosiveness that will attract teams seeking a developmental rush ‘backer in an odd front. He’s raw as a rusher, relying heavily on athleticism, but the missing elements are teachable. Whether outside or inside, he’s a professional block-beater with the tools to stack or slip blocks, though his edge-setting needs work. His bend and reactive agility create unlikely tackle chances that few can find. His intensity and motor are top-tier but he needs to play with better discipline to avoid negative snaps. With explosive traits and inside-outside versatility, he projects as an impactful future starter once his technique catches up.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
NFL Analyst


Pre-Draft Analysis​

Barham lined up as an edge rusher and an off-ball linebacker at Michigan. He has a sturdy build with good short-area quickness, showing the ability to utilize his speed when rushing off the edge. Barham can rely on power and strength, so he should benefit from the technical advancement and refinement of his pass-rush moves. Against the run, that strength comes in handy to set the edge. And his experience in coverage at linebacker should help him as a drop end at the next level. Barham lacks the instincts to be greatly effective as a linebacker at the next level, so the position switch to primarily play off the edge should benefit him. -- Scouts Inc.

Post-Draft Analysis​

Dallas wanted juice of the edge, and the Cowboys certainly have it now. Barham has experience at linebacker and edge rusher (sound familiar?) but is better long-term coming off the corner of the defense, where his speed is an amazing asset. Combining Barham with first-rounder Malachi Lawrence immediately boosts the speed of a defense that far too often looked outpaced by offenses last season. -- Matt Miller
 
Fourth round pick #112 Overall

OT DREW SHELTON PENN ST​

PROSPECT ANALYSIS​

Athletic left tackle prospect with two seasons as a full-time starter at Penn State. His basketball background shows up with natural fluidity as a move blocker and in meeting edge rushers with his pass slides. However, Shelton’s lack of play strength makes it tougher for him to sustain blocks at the point of attack and hold a firm anchor when taking on bully pass rushers. His athleticism and ability to get to any angle necessary in the run game makes him a fit for teams favoring outside zone. However, he’s likely to struggle with consistency unless he gets stronger and plays with better body control.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
NFL Analyst

Pre-Draft Analysis​

Shelton is a two-year starter at left tackle. He is smooth kicking out to meet speed rushers and can do a good job riding them past the quarterback in pass protection. Shelton has the foot speed to play balanced and mirror defenders, but he struggles to anchor, locking his feet in the ground and holding the point of attack. In the run game, his output is inconsistent. Defenders are able to shed his blocks with his lack of play strength. Shelton will also overreach on blocks at times. Overall, he is light on his feet and possesses a good frame, but his play strength will need to significantly improve for him to be successful at the next level. -- Scouts Inc.
 
Fourth round #114 Overall pick...

CB DEVIN MOORE FLORIDA​

PROSPECT ANALYSIS​

Moore is a long outside cornerback with good size but limited experience due to injuries. His size and length benefit him from press. He plays with adequate eye balance as a short-zone defender. Moore is a good deep-ball tracker who tilts jump balls in his favor, but he lacks make-up speed to run down coverage mistakes. He’s upright with sluggish hips in transitions and is missing the foot quickness/acceleration to stay connected with quicker route-runners. Improved anticipation and decisiveness should come with more snaps but durability concerns could hurt his draft stock.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
NFL Analyst

Pre-Draft Analysis​

Moore is a long cornerback who tries to use his size to jam opponents early in the route. That's helpful against smaller wide receivers, but he struggles to keep tight coverage if he does not get his hands on them. Moore did not run an exceptional 40-yard dash at the combine (4.5 seconds), making his top speed a concern when guarding deep routes at the next level. He also displays average feel for route development in zone coverage. When Moore is in position, he displays the ball skills to contest catches. Possibly his best attribute is his ability to help in run support, where he had 32 total tackles in 2025. He was used on a fair share of blitzes off the edge, too. -- Scouts Inc.
 
Fourth round pick #137 Overall

EDGE LT OVERTON ALABAMA​

PROSPECT ANALYSIS​

Overton is a slow-twitch end with impressive power and a consistently rugged demeanor. He has long arms and plays with the anchor/leverage that helps him secure his gap. However, he rarely gains early positional advantages and isn’t going to be a gap-shooter. He lacks range in pursuit and won’t threaten tackles to the corner with his get-off as an edge rusher. Overton’s play strength and leverage create power on the edge, but power won’t trump production. Adding mass and moving inside to 3-technique could be in his best interest.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
NFL Analyst

Pre-Draft Analysis​

Overton had only seven sacks over four seasons, but he is a more disruptive pass rusher than the stats indicate. He can overwhelm offensive tackles with power rushing off the edge; he can push the pocket when he slides inside. Overton is quick for his size and uses active hands to keep blockers from latching on to him. He keeps working if he doesn't win with his first pass rush move. In one-on-one opportunities, he can stack and violently discard blockers. Overton is also able to hold his ground when teams try to kick him out with a pulling lineman. -- Scouts Inc.
 
Seventh round pick #218 overall

WR ANTHONY SMITH ECU​

Pre-Draft Analysis​

Smith started his career at NC State before finishing up at ECU, where he finished the 2025 season as the American Athletic Conference's second-leading receiver (1,053 yards). He possesses a good combination of length and athleticism, primarily serving as a vertical threat in ECU's offense. When making the catch, Smith does a good job adjusting and idling down to make receptions in stride. He gets upfield quickly and shows the ability to outrun pursuit angles. -- Scouts Inc.
 
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