Cowboys' Draft Class: Downs & Lawrence Ready for Week One

On April 29th, Dallas Cowboys snagged a stacked 2026 draft class and a few rookies

look prime to hit the field week one.

Top of the list, first round safety Caleb Downs, the big 10 defensive player of the year,

pairs up with Vett Jalen Thompson in that revamped secondary.

Then there's Ed rusher Malachi Lawrence, another first rounder who blazes the 4.5-240

at 253 pounds, bringing 7 sacks from his college finale.

Cowboys traded back for that 23rd pick on Lawrence after grabbing Downs, filling key

gaps in pass rush and back in smarts.

Downs at just 21 gets hyped as one of the draft's elite defenders, while Lawrence

is calm by an explosion made him a riser nobody saw coming.

Fans are buzzing, Cowboy Nation rarely scores this high on draft day.

These picks address glaring needs, like another edge threat and a lockdown safety, especially

with the defense under new coordinator Christian Parker.

Fourth round corner Devon Moore could sneak in too, if he dodges the injury curse that

dropped him late.

Healthy last year of Florida, he snagged two picks and flash big plays.

Undrafted tight in Michael Trigg, with elite measurables and 50 catches for Baylor, eyes

the number two spot behind Jake Ferguson, assuming he, mature as quick, offseason workouts

kicked off this week, so keep eyes peeled as these rookies battle for spots, could reshape

the roster before training camp even.

Heats up.