The Dallas Cowboys went the predictable way and drafted a safety and two edge rushers with their top three picks and figure to draft some more defense on the final day of the 2026 NFL draft.
The Cowboys come into the final day with three fourth-round picks, one fifth-round pick, and one seventh-round pick, and so far they have shown a willingness to trade, having already traded away three picks while acquiring two.
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They go into the final day with the biggest needs at cornerback and off-ball linebacker, and will probably also take an offensive tackle at some point.
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The fourth round goes on the clock at 10 a.m. MT/11 a.m. CT.
Here is the list of the Cowboys' picks for the NFL draft, which is April 23-25. The first round is on the 23rd, the second and third are on the 24th and rounds three through seven are on the 25th.
Round 1, Pick 11 (via MIA) Caleb Downs, safety, Ohio State
Round 1, Pick 23 (via PHI) Malachi Lawrence, edge, UCF
Round 3, Pick 92 (via SF) Jaishawn Barham, edge, Michigan
The Cowboys are looking for defense, with the biggest needs at cornerback and off-ball linebacker. Offensively, they could use a tackle.
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The team has a live stream of Cowboys coverage of the draft on DallasCowboys.com.
The fourth round of the 2026 NFL draft starts at 10 a.m. MT/11 a.m. CT. The fifth through seventh rounds immediately follow
The fourth round of the 2026 NFL draft starts at 10 a.m. MT/11 a.m. CT. The fifth through seventh rounds immediately follow
The fourth round of the 2026 NFL draft starts at 10 a.m. MT/11 a.m. CT. The fifth through seventh rounds immediately follow.
The 2026 NFL Draft will take place between April 23-25 in Pittsburgh. It will be televised on the NFL Network, ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes.
Thursday, April 23: Round 1, 6 p.m. MT/7 p.m. CT
Friday, April 24: Rounds 2-3, 5 p.m. MT/6 p.m. CT
Saturday, April 25: Rounds 4-7, 10 a.m. MT/11 a.m. CT