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The Dallas Cowboys selected UCF DE Malachi Lawrence with the 23rd pick in the 2026 NFL Draft after trading down. Lawrence is noted for his explosive pass-rushing skills and recorded seven sacks in 2025.
At No. 23, the Cowboys selected UCF DE Malachi Lawrence.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 24, 2026 The Cowboys allowed 511 points – most in NFL and franchise history – and dedicated their two first-round picks in safety Caleb Downs and DE Malachi Lawrence.
Lawrence had seven sacks and 31 pressures in 2025 for UCF. And his 4.52-second 40 time was third among edges at the…
— Ed Werder (@WerderEdNFL) April 24, 2026 I predicted the Cowboys taking Malachi Lawrence… pic.twitter.com/aZOLd55Zrc
— Cameron Magruder (@ScooterMagruder) April 24, 2026 According to my board Caleb Downs – 2nd overall Malachi Lawrence – 24th
— Voch Lombardi (@VochLombardi) April 24, 2026 Oh baby Malachi Lawrence to the Cowboys. Pure pass rush skills he’s a Top 10 pick. Gotta work on the other stuff. But that Dallas D really has a different look now
— Chris Simms (@CSimmsQB) April 24, 2026 Immediate reaction to the #Cowboys taking UCF EDGE Malachi Lawrence with the 23rd overall pick.
Malachi Lawrence plays as a defensive end (DE) for the Dallas Cowboys.
Malachi Lawrence had seven sacks in the 2025 season while playing for UCF.
The Cowboys selected Malachi Lawrence with the 23rd overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
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— John Owning (@JohnOwning) April 24, 2026 Dallas Cowboys select Malachi Lawrence with the 23rd pick in the 2026 NFL draft #dallascowboyspic.twitter.com/AEAJ1e1YQV
— ₗₐₙᴰₒₙ (@McCoolBCB) April 24, 2026 Pick 23: Dallas Cowboys select Malachi Lawrence, EDGE, UCF
One of the most explosive pass rushers in the draft class, Lawrence has a high ceiling thanks to his twitch and hands. pic.twitter.com/YIpcOAKXQF#DallasCowboys#ChargeOn#NFLDraft
— Bobby Football (@Rob\_\_Paul) April 24, 2026 Malachi Lawrence! One of the highest upside pass rushers in the draft. Compared him to Boye Mafe in my draft guide. @ZachWolchuk was all over him. And so was this front office.
— Jonah Tuls (@JonahTuls) April 24, 2026 Baldy breaks down Malachi Lawrence#DallasCowboys
— Brandon Loree (@Brandoniswrite) April 24, 2026 Malachi Lawrence is a Dallas Cowboy, here’s what you’re getting #CowboysNation 👀 pic.twitter.com/Dbo9c7esUY
— DLLS Cowboys (@DLLS\_Cowboys) April 24, 2026