Final Cowboys 7-round mock draft: Trade up for Bailey, grab 2 LBs+ CB

It is lastly draft week, and it is time to put an finish to all the mockery. On Thursday, the true deal takes place, bringing to an finish a number of months of hypothesis of what groups just like the Dallas Cowboys ought to do. The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off with seven totally different groups having a number of first spherical picks. It proves how chaotic the primary spherical is more likely to be, with many groups bailing out with the intention to get veteran expertise, and a low variety of first-round grades given by varied entrance workplaces.

On this ultimate seven-round mock, run on Professional Soccer Focus’ simulator, the Cowboys make an attention-grabbing commerce up. Whereas many have recognized Cleveland as the popular vacation spot for a transfer up, we did one thing totally different right here within the commerce package deal, sending 12 and 20, together with a 2027 second-round decide to the Browns in change for six and 24 and a 2027 fourth-round decide.

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The concept right here is the Browns see profit in shifting up 4 picks later within the spherical, and 50 picks in 2027, for shifting down simply six spots to pick their offensive lineman. Dallas seized on the chance to pick David Bailey after he fell out of the highest 5.

Later within the spherical, the Cowboys bought a possibility to seize a late fourth-round decide and an additional sixth in change for sliding again a couple of spots. This was a calculated danger with neither of the following two groups seemingly within the place Dallas was focusing on; cornerback with Avieon Terrell. That set off what we really feel was an incredible haul from this draft class, with the next impression on place teams.

Edge Rushers

Bailey, a Cowboys’ 30 go to, is that this drafts preeminent 3-4 OLB when contemplating traits and manufacturing. He is prototypical in dimension and athleticism and he led the FBS in sacks, though he has a flaw or two like this whole class. His is that he wants to shine his transfer repertoire.

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Including him and late rounder Caden Curry from Ohio State, solidifies the Cowboys’ rotation with Bailey being the long-term bookend to Donovan Ezeiruaku, and so they’ll each be taught from Rashan Gary because the third key member. With James Houston backing them up, that is out of the blue a aggressive move rush.

Cornerback

We have been listening to former Cowboys scout Bryan Broaddus lately, and imagine his fixation on discovering an inside/exterior cornerback is discuss rising from inside the home in Frisco. Terrell, one other 30 customer, brings that capability the place he can play each if referred to as upon, which is required with issues up within the air in regards to the projected beginning duo of DaRon Bland and Shavon Revel.

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Revel might be going to be sound as a Yr 2 starter on the skin, however Bland’s offseason foot surgical procedures are a trigger for a pause. If he is absolutely wholesome, he performs exterior and Aveion Terrell mans the slot nook function. If not, Terrell competes with Cobie Durant for the beginning job. Terrell and Revel are within the beginning lineup, it doesn’t matter what.

As soon as once more, the Cowboys are pairing a 2025 early draft decide with a 2026 early draft decide at a key, financial-explosive place.

Linebackers

The Cowboys desperately want linebackers and grabbed two off of their 30 go to record in Hill and Elarms-Orr. Hill is a dynamo on the sphere and may chase down just about every part. Imagining him on the sphere with fellow Longhorns-No. 0 DeMarvion Overshown can be wild to see if the latter is wholesome. A lot velocity. Elarms-Orr is inbuilt the identical manner, however with an extended growth curve having not performed a ton of linebacker earlier than 2023.

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The membership has ready itself to let Overshown stroll if accidents do not subside, however the crew should purchase a veteran inexperienced dot submit draft to man the MIKE place. There are three nonetheless accessible in Bobby Wagner, Bobby Okereke and Jordyn Brooks (by way of commerce), at a minimal.

Security

The Cowboys spent $40 million on exterior free brokers on the place this offseason. The will to seize Caleb Downs is extra about Downs than it’s want at security. With him off the board, Dallas ought to be simply discover with including one other security the place they discover one which is sensible. Wisniewski is among the membership’s highly-valued 30 visits. He is a particularly good participant who will take a spot as a backup function behind Jalen Thompson, PJ Locke and Malik Hooker, and alongside Alijah Clark and Markquese Bell.

Projected Depth Chart

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This text initially appeared on Cowboys Wire: Cowboys commerce up for Bailey, add 6 defenders in newest 7-rd mock draft