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Dallas Cowboys draft picks tracker: Updated list of 2026 selections, next pick predictions
TL;DR
The Dallas Cowboys missed the playoffs for the second consecutive year in 2025. They hold two first-round picks in the 2026 draft, aiming to improve their struggling defense.
Key points
- Dallas Cowboys missed the postseason in 2025
- The team holds two first-round picks in the 2026 draft
- Brian Schottenheimer is the head coach
- Dak Prescott had a strong season after injuries
- The Cowboys' defense was ranked as the worst in the league
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Despite being the NFL's biggest brand, the Cowboys haven't made much of a dent on the league standings in recent years.
Dallas missed the postseason for the second straight year in 2025, seeing its playoff hopes crumble as injuries, poor performance and a husk-like defense reared their ugly heads.
The Cowboys found some answers at some key positions during head coach Brian Schottenheimer's first season in charge. Dak Prescott re-established himself as one of the league's best passers after an injury-plagued 2024 season, while George Pickens made himself indispensable, tallying more than 1,400 receiving yards.
Still, that defense was dire, taking the ignominious title of football's worst. Reinforcements could be on the way -- the Cowboys hold two first-round selections in the 2026 draft. Only time will tell if they'll stop the rot, however.
The Sporting News is tracking every Cowboys selection in the 2026 NFL draft, from the first round to the seventh. Follow along below as Dallas makes its picks.
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Dallas Cowboys draft picks 2026
Who did the Cowboys draft?
Dallas has nine selections in the 2026 NFL Draft:
Q&A
What are the Dallas Cowboys' draft picks for 2026?
The Dallas Cowboys currently hold two first-round selections in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Why did the Dallas Cowboys miss the playoffs in 2025?
The Cowboys missed the playoffs due to injuries, poor performance, and a notably weak defense.
Who is the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys for the 2026 season?
Brian Schottenheimer is the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys for the 2026 season.
How did Dak Prescott perform in the 2025 season?
Dak Prescott re-established himself as one of the league's best passers after an injury-plagued 2024 season, contributing significantly to the team's offense.