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The Dallas Cowboys had a notable 2026 NFL draft, highlighted by their selection of Caleb Downs as the 11th overall pick. Analysts praised their overall performance, but there were discussions about their best and worst picks.
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 23: Ohio State safety Caleb Downs celebrates after being selected as the 11th overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the green room during the the first round NFL football draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Coming into the draft, the Cowboys needed to make a splash. Armed with two first-round picks after the Micah Parsons trade, the Cowboys were set up with enough resources to get premium talent or move up in the draft if they chose to do so. Even though the Cowboys had top options early in the draft, the gaps between their first-round picks and between their final fourth-round pick and their seventh-round choice made it essential for the Cowboys to make the best of what they had to work with.
After looking back on it, its fair to say the Cowboys had arguably among the best drafts out of anyone. Analysts and experts have praised the Cowboys for their selections, but if we really wanted to assess the team under a more critical microscope, what was the best pick Dallas made, and what was the worst? Hereâs the best and worst pick of what was a terrific draft.
Now that we have had more time to reflect, the Cowboysâ taking Malachi Lawrence looks more like a big brain move. Dallas was plagued by a poor pass rush last season and has done some work in that area after adding Rashan Gary. However, Dallas wasnât content and added another pass rusher to the mix.
UCFâs Malachi Lawrence is an explosive athlete off the edge who tested very well at the combine. He ran a 4.52 40-yard dash time, and had a broad jump of 10 feet, 10 inches to go along with a 40 inch vertical leap. His length is an asset for rushing the passer, and with his speed, his relentless motor allows him to string out plays in pursuit. Heâs not only a speed rusher, either. Dallas needed a player that can collapse the pocket from the edge on third down, and they got him.
The Dallas Cowboys selected Caleb Downs as the 11th overall pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft.
The Cowboys needed to make a significant impact in the draft, particularly after acquiring two first-round picks from the Micah Parsons trade.
Analysts and experts have generally praised the Cowboys for having one of the best drafts, highlighting their strategic selections.
While the article discusses the best and worst picks, it specifically mentions Caleb Downs as the best pick, with further details on the worst pick to be assessed.

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However, you cannot deny that Dallasâ best pick was securing Caleb Downs with the 11th pick. Forgot the exceptional talent that is Caleb Downs for a moment and consider the tact and maneuvering the Cowboys did to land him. There was a belief that if the Cowboys wanted him, they would have to trade up. Technically, that was true, but it only cost them two fifth-round picks after moving up only one spot after a trade with the Miami Dolphins.
Back to Downs, the Cowboys got a player who many considered the best defensive player in the draft. Downs is fantastic in run support, and he can easily stick with receivers in man coverage while having play recognition ability when sitting in zone coverage to break up passes. His versatility gives the Dallas defense a lot of unpredictability. When you factor in their top three choices of Downs, Lawrence, and Jaishawn Barham, it cements why the Downs pick is so good for the team. The Cowboys hit a home run.
Overall, the Cowboys had a very good draft. Yet, if there had to be one pick that stands out as their worst, it would have to be Devin Moore in the fourth round. The Cowboys had a bevy of middle-round picks, and while itâs true that cornerback was a need, they settled on cornerback and passed over some higher quality ones. Keionte Scott and Malik Muhammad were drafted over the next nine picks after Dallas selected Moore. It would seem that the Cowboys prioritized Mooreâs length at 6â3âł over that of Scott and Muhammad, who are smaller in stature but more explosive athletes. Moore also has durability concerns after numerous college injuries.
Moore has only managed to play double-digit games just once over four years while at the University of Florida. As you may expect for a corner his size, he doesnât have the fluidity in his lateral movements as smaller cornerbacks would. Though he is tall and can make up ground thanks to his length and make jump balls more difficult for receivers, his ability to stick with smaller, shifty receivers is in doubt.For this pick to work out, itâs going to weigh heavily on Christian Parkerâs ability to develop cornerback talent and tailor the defense to accentuate what Moore does best while limiting his flaws.
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