A roundup of mock drafts has the Dallas Cowboys loading up on defense in advance of Thursday’s 2026 NFL draft.

After a disappointing season, the week the Dallas Cowboys rely on the most to improve their team from year-to-year is here. The Cowboys own eight picks in the 2026 NFL draft with the idea a majority of them will be spent on defense.

But rather than force the issue, the Cowboys took a more practical approach and let prospects fall to them. The strategy was simple: with a deep defensive draft class, there would

The Dallas Cowboys have two first-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft and can truly do some damage this year. This latest mock draft proves just that.

Amidst the buzz of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys are expected to trade up to address defensive needs. While some analysts project the Dallas Cowboys to retain both their picks, insider information says otherwise.

Who's up next for the Dallas Cowboys, and can the team boost its defensive strategy for next season? During a press conference on Wednesday, the Cowboys shared their 2026 first-round expectations ahead of the NFL Draft,

Yes, the Cowboys need defense like humans need oxygen. But to accomplish their draft goals, they will be watching offensive line closely.

The Dallas Cowboys have their way of doing things when it comes to team building. They aren’t going to spend money on big impact free agents, and they choose to build with a draft-and-develop strategy,