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Who are realistic options for the Cowboys in the third round? Best players Dallas could target in Day 2 of the draft

The Dallas Cowboys aren’t scheduled to pick until late in the third round but they’re candidates to move up at any point. So who are some names to keep in our radar ahead of Day 2?

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Micah Parsons hits new Dallas Cowboys safety Caleb Downs with advice, and it’s actually pretty good

The former Dallas Cowboys pass rusher got a chance to talk to first-round pick Caleb Downs moments after he was drafted in the first round. He offered some genuinely good advice.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / April 24

What Nick Saban Said About Caleb Downs After Cowboys Draft Trade

The Dallas Cowboys made a major splash in the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday in Pittsburgh. Dallas traded up one spot with the Miami Dolphins to No. 11 overall and selected Ohio State safety Caleb Downs, a player who many Cowboys fans wanted to land in Arlington.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / April 24

Caleb Downs' NFL Draft Phone Call From Dallas Cowboys Didn't Go as Planned

Before every pick is made in the NFL Draft, the player receives a call from the team drafting him, and that was no different for the Dallas Cowboys and Ohio State safety Caleb Downs.

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The 'First round QB's since 2000' quiz

Since the year 2000, a total of 77 quarterbacks have been selected in the first round of the annual NFL Draft. How many of the 77 can you name in six minutes?

The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz

The 'CFB champion QB's since 1998' quiz

The 'College Football Player of the Year' quiz

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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

Predraft visit fuels speculation regarding certain Cardinals move

Panthers may be hoping this offensive weapon falls to them in first round of NFL Draft

Jermod McCoy hit with massive injury red flag days before NFL Draft

Mel Kiper Jr., Dane Brugler share huge predictions about blockbuster Cowboys, Browns NFL Draft trade

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / April 24

Dallas Cowboys confirm suspicion about their blockbuster Caleb Downs pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft

The Dallas Cowboys got one of the biggest steals of the 2026 NFL Draft by taking safety Caleb Downs out of Ohio State at pick No. 11. His immediate role is now clear after Brian Schottenheimer’s comments.

George Pickens News / 5 GOATs / April 24

Stephen Jones: Cowboys ‘have no intentions’ of trading George Pickens

Shortly after making two first-round selections on Thursday night, questions for Stephen Jones turned to the topic of George Pickens. Conversations about a potential trade began to swirl on social media.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / April 23

Dallas Cowboys Pull Off 2026 NFL Draft Heist With 2 Trades In Round 1

The first round of the 2026 NFL draft is in the books, and the Dallas Cowboys have to be thrilled with how things turned out. They went into the night needing help on defense, and they made the most of their selections.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / April 23

Cowboys' Instant 2026 NFL Draft Grade For Malachi Lawrence Pick

The Dallas Cowboys hit a home run with their first pick in the 2026 NFL draft. After moving up from pick No. 12 to No. 11, they selected Ohio State safety Caleb Downs.

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 24

Malik Nabers' reaction to Cowboys' draft pick should thrill Dallas fans

Giants WR Malik Nabers' reaction to Cowboys drafting Ohio State star Caleb Downs should thrill Dallas fans

New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers wanted to play with Ohio State Buckeyes safety Caleb Downs. Instead, he'll be facing him twice a year.

George Pickens, Cowboys have three options after his decision

Giants' plan for Kayvon Thibodeaux is revealed after Arvell Reese pick

Eagles pull off rare trade with Cowboys to draft potential A.J. Brown replacement

Makai Lemon was on the phone with the wrong team after Eagles drafted him

Steelers shock fans with first-round pick in 2026 NFL Draft

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / April 23

Grading the pick and trade: Cowboys make a risky but savvy deal before getting exactly what they were missing in EDGE Malachi Lawrence

The Dallas Cowboys got what they were missing in their pass rush department, but not before getting a lot of value out of a top division rival by trading down.

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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.

2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough

2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza’s big issue among latest intel

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 / Inside The Star / April 23

Cowboys draft Malachi Lawrence with the 23rd overall pick

The best possible first round the Dallas Cowboys could have asked for after drafting Malachi Lawrence with the 23rd overall pick after Caleb Downs dropped to them at 11 when they traded up with the Miami Dolphins.

Dallas Cowboys News / 5 GOATs / April 24

2026 NFL Draft: Contract details revealed for Dallas Cowboys first-round pick Malachi Lawrence

The Dallas Cowboys selected UCF defensive end Malachi Lawrence with the No. 23 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday. Full details of his rookie contract have been revealed, according to Spotrac.

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The 'First round QB's since 2000' quiz

The 'Most 30-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

The 'Playoff debut scoring-record by team' quiz

The 'NBA minutes-per-game leaders' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / April 23

Dallas Cowboys Pull Off Best-Case Scenario with Eagles Trade, Malachi Lawrence Pick

With the No. 23 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys selected UCF edge rusher Malachi Lawrence. After trading up to No. 11 for their first pick, the Cowboys went in the opposite direction with their second pick, moving back to 23.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / 5 GOATs / April 24

2026 NFL Draft: Nick Saban reacts to Dallas Cowboys selecting Caleb Downs in first round

After the Dallas Cowboys selected Downs in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, Saban reacted with high praise for his former playmaker.

True-or-false for Round 1 of 2026 NFL Draft: Will Cowboys regret their trade?

Giants WR Malik Nabers' reaction to Cowboys drafting Ohio State star Caleb Downs should thrill Dallas fans

Eagles pull off rare trade with Cowboys to draft potential A.J. Brown replacement

The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / April 23

Grading the pick: Dallas Cowboys trade up to get Caleb Downs, and it sets the tone for a new age on defense

The Dallas Cowboys were patient for 10 picks. But at No. 11, they had to move up for safety Caleb Downs out of Ohio State. Considered one of the best players of the class, it’s a massive steal.

Dallas Cowboys News / Pro Football Rumors / April 23

Cowboys trade up, draft safety Caleb Downs with No. 11 pick

The Cowboys have moved up one spot, acquiring No. 11 from the Dolphins.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / April 23

Watch Dallas Cowboys 2026 NFL Draft Round 1 Picks Live Stream

All eyes are on the Dallas Cowboys entering the 2026 NFL Draft, thanks to the team and owner Jerry Jones holding two first-round picks on Thursday night.

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / April 23

George Pickens, Cowboys have three options after he signs tag

George Pickens, Cowboys have three options after he agrees to sign franchise tag

The Dallas Cowboys and wide receiver George Pickens at least have some clarity on their short-term future together.

Jerry Jones' comment could spark more Jordyn Tyson-Cowboys rumors heading into 2026 NFL Draft

Cowboys could make NFL Draft trade that may not excite fans

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

The 'Last 1K-yard receiver by NFL team' quiz

Jerry Jones News / The Spun / April 23

Jerry Jones Confirms Plan For Trade Calls During NFL Draft

For better or worse, nobody works the phones quite like Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. And with the NFL Draft just hours away, the three-time Super Bowl champion is ready to pick up the phone - a lot - for anyone with a good deal for him.

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / April 23

George Pickens could make a wild decision amid Cowboys stalemate

The Cowboys chose not to negotiate a long-term deal with Pickens.

Cowboys' stunning George Pickens choice increases chances of trade

Why Cowboys made risky George Pickens decision ahead of NFL Draft

New theories about Cowboys' dangerous George Pickens decision emerge

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

The 'Most 140-yard-games in one NFL season' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / April 23

2026 NFL Draft Prospect Jordyn Tyson: Dallas Cowboys Trade Bait

I don’t know if you have noticed, but Jordyn Tyson is one of the fastest-rising prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft, and the more I think about it, the more I believe the Cowboys’ interest in him could be about more than just making the pick.