Cowboys Draft Defensive Gems, Shake Up Depth Chart

On April 25, Dallas Cowboys finally got their draft groove on day 2, snacking defensive

gyms after waiting till pick 92.

They beefed up the front 7 with Ohio State Safety Caleb Downs at pick 11, Central Florida

edge rusher Malachi Lawrence at pick 23, and Michigan linebacker J. Sean Barb late in

round 3.

Straight defense first moves to fix last year's mess.

They even traded pick 152 to San Francisco for proven linebacker D winters, dodging a run

on defensive talent early in round 2.

No Cowboys picked there, so they flipped the script smartly.

Now Christian Parker's rebuilding that leaky matte ebber flu scheme from all angles.

Fans are buzzing about Downs' versatility.

He's a nickel safety with linebacker size, quick reads on runs, and smooth coverage skills.

Lawrence brings past rest Jews with 12 sacks over two college seasons, fitting right into

a rotation behind guys like Rashon Gary.

Barms a tweener athlete, strong against the run and versatile like Zach Bond in Parker

system.

These pick shake up the depth chart without major bloodbaths.

Linebackers Justin Barron and Shamar James got a step up in coverage, while edge guys

like Isaiah Land and James Houston fight for snaps in a crowded.

Past rest room.

No one's bubble bursts yet, but competition heats up fast.

Overall Cowboys stack speed, smarts, and upside on D, setting up a fresher rotation

for 2026.

Parker's got pieces to plug holes and chase turnovers.

Watch this front seven evolve come training camp.