Cowboys Lock Up Draft Class, Downs Leads Revamped Secondary

On May 1st, the Dallas Cowboys are locking up their draft class fast, with all but one

rookie now under contract.

They just signed first round safety Caleb Downs on Friday, joining the rest of the crew

for rookie mini-camp this weekend.

Downs was a top prospect all pre-draft season, but positional value bumped him out of the

top 10.

The Cowboys traded at one spot with the dolphins to grab him, betting on his production and

sharp football smarts right away.

He's stepping into a revamped secondary alongside Malik Hooker, plus new free agents Jalen

Thompson and PJ Locke.

As a two-time all-American from Ohio State, expect Downs to make waves immediately and

stick around for years.

The team also inked third round edge rusher, J. Sean Barham, fourth rounders Drew Shelton

Attackle, cornerback Devon Moore, edge rusher LT, Overton, and seventh round receiver Anthony

Smith.

All those deals run four years, with Downs going through 2029 and a fifth year option.

Only first rounder Malachi Lawrence, pick 23rd overall after a trade down from 20, is holding

out, but his contracts expected any day.

Now, with no drama, these rookies are primed to hit the ground running a camp.