The expectation is that the Dallas Cowboys will use their two first-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft on defensive players. With most of the offense under contract for the next several years, the defense could use an influx of young, cheap talent.
The good news for Dallas is that this is a very defensive-heavy draft, especially at the top. Linebacker and EDGE are two of the strongest positions in the draft, and both spots could be of interest to the Cowboys in Round 1. But what about cornerback? It’s a position that the Cowboys value early, and there is one very intriguing option that could entice Jerry Jones and the rest of the front office.