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Dallas Cowboys News / 5 GOATs / April 26

ESPN insider calls Caleb Downs to Cowboys his favorite pick of 2026 NFL Draft

On Thursday, the Dallas Cowboys traded up in the 2026 NFL Draft to select former Ohio State safety Caleb Downs with the No. 11 overall pick. After two more days of actions, ESPN’s Matt Miller referred to the Cowboys’ selection of Downs as his favorite pick of the entire draft.

Dallas Cowboys News / 5 GOATs / April 26

ESPN insider reveals favorite pick of the 2026 NFL Draft

On Thursday, the Dallas Cowboys traded up in the 2026 NFL Draft to select former Ohio State safety Caleb Downs with the No. 11 overall pick. After two more days of actions, ESPN’s Matt Miller referred to the Cowboys’ selection of Downs as his favorite pick of the entire draft.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / April 26

Cowboys' 2026 NFL Draft Class Shows Dallas Leaned Heavily Into 1 Characteristic

There is one very clear characteristic that the vast majority of the Dallas Cowboys' 2026 NFL Draft class shares: athleticism. And we're not talking above average athleticism, either.

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Dallas Cowboys News / 5 GOATs / April 26

2026 NFL Draft: Nick Saban caught on hot mic criticizing Cowboys pick of Malachi Lawrence in first round

Nick Saban was caught on a hot mic during the NFL Draft Thursday night, seemingly calling Dallas Cowboys pick Malachi Lawrence “a reach.” Dallas selected the UCF pass rusher with the No.

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First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

Teams are finalizing their Big Boards with much of NFL free agency in the rearview mirror. There's a look at the least first-round mock draft as of April 8, 2026.

Mel Kiper Jr., Todd McShay, Dane Brugler all link Ty Simpson with one team

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Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / April 26

2026 NFL Draft: Grading the Draft Classes from the NFC East

The main event of the NFL offseason is in the books, as Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft wrapped up last night. It was a huge one for many teams, but especially the Dallas Cowboys.

UCF Knights News / Yardbarker / April 26

Nick Saban makes hilarious U-Turn after being caught calling a Cowboys pick 'a reach'

The Dallas Cowboys landed one of the biggest steals of the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Getting Caleb Downs past the top 10 was a big win for Jerry Jones and company. However, they didn't fare that well with their second selection of the night, at least on paper.

Cowboys' Caleb Downs has one simple question for his defensive coordinator

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Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / April 26

Caleb Downs' Dallas Cowboys Jersey Number May Require Negotiations

The Dallas Cowboys made a splash to kick off the 2026 NFL Draft, trading up to No. 11 to select Ohio State All-American Caleb Downs, who many considered to be one of the top-three overall prospects in this year's class.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / April 26

Cowboys NFL Draft Review: Immediate Starters, Sleepers & Long-Term Bets

The Dallas Cowboys added seven new players over the course of the 2026 NFL Draft, with most of them coming on defense, which was sorely needed after last season's debacle.

Jerry Jones News / Football Analysis / April 26

Jerry Jones Dumped His $188M Star, Built Record-Setting Defense, And Won’t Answer Phone

The call never came. Micah Parsons waited for Jerry Jones to pick up the phone after their Week 4 Sunday Night Football showdown, a 40-40 tie that felt more like a grudge match than a game.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / April 25

Projecting Dallas Cowboys' Week 1 Starters After 2026 NFL Draft

With the 2026 NFL Draft in the books, we are now taking a look at how the incoming draft class might factor into the starting lineup come Week 1. It was a successful draft for the Cowboys, who took the needed approach of going heavy on the defense.

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

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Penn State's Drew Allar sends message to teams ahead of NFL Draft

NFL GM makes prediction about Giants, Caleb Downs draft rumors

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / April 25

4 Dallas Cowboys Who May Have Lost Their Jobs After 2026 Draft

The 2026 NFL draft is in the books, and as has been the case in recent years, the Dallas Cowboys made some impressive picks. They kicked things off with Ohio State safety Caleb Downs and UCF defensive end Malachi Lawrence.

Jerry Jones News / A to Z Sports / April 25

Jerry Jones makes an unexpected comparison for Caleb Downs, but it says everything about the Cowboys’ first-round pick

The Dallas Cowboys got a heck of a defensive back in Caleb Downs. But more than that, they got a leader to run the defense even as a rookie. When Caleb

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Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / April 25

2026 Dallas Cowboys NFL Draft Rookie Class: Full List Of Picks

The 2026 NFL Draft is in the books, and the Dallas Cowboys came away with an impressive haul of picks. When it was all said and done, the Cowboys added seven new players to the revamped roster.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / April 25

Cowboys' Instant 2026 NFL Draft Grade For Anthony Smith Pick

Barring a trade, the Dallas Cowboys wrapped up their work in the 2026 NFL draft by taking East Carolina wide receiver Anthony Smith at No. 218 overall in Round 7.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / April 25

Cowboys 2026 draft closes with selection of WR Anthony Smith in round 7

The Dallas Cowboys 2026 draft ended up after they selected Anthony Smith, a wide receiver from East Carolina University, with the 218th overall pick. Let me first say that this is my favorite draft from Jerry Jones and the rest of the team, maybe ever.

Dallas Cowboys News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 25

Brian Schottenheimer makes admission on George Pickens’ Cowboys future amid trade rumors

The Dallas Cowboys watched trade speculation hover above them regarding George Pickens. Dallas immediately eased tensions with getting the wide receiver to sign his franchise tag.

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / April 25

Grading the fourth round: Dallas Cowboys make three picks, including an athletic OT who could bring much-needed competition

The Dallas Cowboys added help on both sides of the ball with some swings on high-upside players. Below are our grades for each pick plus scouting reports on the newest members of the team.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / April 25

Dallas Cowboys 4th Round Recap: 1st Offensive Player, 2 Defenders Drafted

The Dallas Cowboys have made all three of their fourth-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft at 112th, 114th, and 137th overall. They started the day going with their first offensive player in the class, before adding their second DB, and finishing out with yet another defender on the defensive line.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / April 25

Dallas Cowboys Day 3 Mock Draft Puts Bow On Elite Draft Class

Thursday night was a huge win for the Dallas Cowboys who made two great selections during the first round of the 2026 NFL draft. Dallas selected Ohio State safety Caleb Downs 11th overall, landing a player many called the best overall defensive player in this class.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / April 24

Cowboys get LB before even making a pick on Day 2 of draft

Grading the trade: Dallas Cowboys get a veteran linebacker before even making a pick on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft

The Dallas Cowboys finally got some linebacker help by making a trade during Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft.

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Dallas Cowboys News / Pro Football Rumors / April 24

Cowboys’ Malachi Lawrence Was First-Round Target Of Four Other Teams

The Cowboys opened Thursday night by moving up one spot to select safety Caleb Downs at No. 11. That was followed by a small trade down the board (20 to 23) which resulted in edge rusher Malachi Lawrence being taken.