Walker’s 7-Round Cowboys Mock Draft for 2026

Key Points:

• The Dallas Cowboys are undergoing a defensive rebuild with two first-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, focusing on key needs at linebacker, defensive back, edge rusher, offensive tackle, tight end depth, and wide receiver depth.
• The mock draft predicts the Cowboys will select LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane at 12th overall, followed by Georgia linebacker CJ Allen at 28th overall after a Day 1 trade with Houston, addressing critical defensive positions early.
• On Day 2, Texas linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. is chosen at 59th overall to bolster the linebacker corps alongside Allen, while Penn State safety Zakee Wheatley is selected in the third round to add depth and future potential in the secondary.
• Later picks include Wisconsin edge rusher Mason Reiger in the fourth round, Oregon wide receiver Malik Benson and Boise State offensive tackle Kage Casey in the fifth round, addressing both defensive pass rush and offensive depth concerns.
• The Cowboys continue to add depth with Alabama cornerback Domani Jackson and Utah tight end Dallen Bentley in the sixth round, plus Cincinnati wide receiver Jeff Caldwell in the seventh, focusing on high-upside players to strengthen both defense and offense.