Cowboys fans need to know these 5 underrated Day 3 prospects

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JANUARY 1: Running back Noah Whittington #6 of the Oregon Ducks runs the ball against defensive back Cole Wisniewski #5 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders during second half of the College Football Playoff Quarter Final Game at Hard Rock Stadium on January 1, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by CFP/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The 2026 NFL Draft is just around the corner. The Dallas Cowboys have many options with two first-round picks, and as things get closer we see some reasonable and also some crazy mocks coming out. Before things get too crazy, let’s look at Day 3 and five of the most underrated prospects the Cowboys could target and why you should know these names.

Cole Wisniewski, S, Texas Tech

Wisniewskiisexactly the kind of late-round hybrid defensive back teams talk themselves into on Saturday. He’s listed at 6-foot-4 and 220 pounds, had 78 tackles, one sack, two forced fumbles and six pass breakups in 2025, and posted an 80.9 PFF grade with strong run-defense marks. He’s a massive sleeper on Day 3 and a name Cowboys fans need to go check out given the safety need on the roster.

Nyjalik Kelly, EDGE, UCF

Dallas’ brought in Kelly for one of their Top 30 visits, and this is a pure traits bet. Kelly is listed at 6-foot-5, 256 pounds with a sixth-round projection, and that’s after a season with 46 tackles, three sacks and two forced fumbles. That is not polished-starter production, but for a Cowboys team still needing edge depth, he makes sense as a long-limbed rotational rusher with upside.