Social media reaction to the Cowboys pick of Malachi Lawrence

TL;DR

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.

Key points

Dallas Cowboys selected Malachi Lawrence with the 23rd pick
Lawrence is a defensive end from UCF
He recorded seven sacks in the 2025 season
The Cowboys traded down before making the pick
Lawrence is known for his explosive pass-rushing skills

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 26: Malachi Lawrence of the Central Florida Knights participates in a drill during the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 26, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images Having traded down after a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles, the Dallas Cowboys took Malachi Lawrence with the 23rd pick in the 2026 NFL draft.

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.

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