Dallas Cowboys VP of player personnel Will McClay discussed the team's approach to the 2026 NFL draft and upcoming free agency during an ESPN interview. With two first-round picks in hand, McClay emphasized evaluating players who fit specific needs rather than focusing solely on positional scarcity.

He highlighted the draft's middle-heavy nature, citing fewer top-tier prospects returning to school and the need for thorough research in new environments. McClay downplayed scheme-specific pressure, stressing the importance of finding fundamentally sound football players who can adapt to the new defensive staff led by coordinator Christian Parker.