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2026 NFL Draft Wraps: Cowboys Turn Focus to Undrafted Talent
26 Apr
Summary
- Cowboys drafted seven players, focusing on defense early.
- Key defensive picks include Caleb Downs and Malachi Lawrence.
- Dallas concluded its draft and is now signing undrafted free agents.
The Dallas Cowboys have finalized their selections in the 2026 NFL Draft, bringing in a total of seven new players. The team prioritized defense early in the draft, securing Ohio State safety Caleb Downs and UCF edge rusher Malachi Lawrence with their initial picks. Rounds three and four saw the Cowboys add Michigan linebacker Jaishawn Barham, Penn State offensive tackle Drew Shelton, Florida cornerback Devin Moore, and Alabama defensive lineman LT Overton.
Rounding out their draft class in the seventh round, Dallas took a chance on East Carolina wide receiver Anthony Smith. Although the Cowboys had a limited number of picks on the second and third days of the draft, they consider it a successful draft. The team's focus now shifts to the crucial phase of signing undrafted free agents, a process that will continue to shape the roster ahead of the new season.
