The 2026 NFL draft kicks off in Pittsburgh on April 23, giving Dallas two first‑round slots at No. 12 and No. 20. The Cowboys hold eight selections overall—12, 20, 92, 112, 152, 177, 180 and 218—spread across the seven rounds. The draft will air on ESPN, ABC and the app, amplifying the spotlight on Dallas’s draft strategy.

Tuesday’s internal session brought scouts, coaches, Jerry Jones, Stephen Jones, Will McClay and head coach Brian Schottenheimer together. Edge rusher talk dominated, a signal that Dallas still craves pass‑rush depth. Last month the club acquired Rashan Gary, yet rookie Donovan Ezeiruaku remains sidelined after hip surgery, though Schottenheimer expects a full return by training camp to solidify the front seven.

Scouting reports show visits from Texas Tech’s David Bailey, Ohio State’s Arvell Reese and a Miami pro‑day stop that featured Rueben Bain Jr. and Akheem Mesidor. Those names have generated buzz among the front office, suggesting the Cowboys will target multiple edge pieces to complement Gary and accelerate a stalled pass rush. A strong showing could push them into the second round.