Cowboys Stack Defense, Snag Late-Round Sleepers

On April 25, day three of the 2026 NFL draft is here, and my mock has the Dallas Cowboys stacking their defense heavy in round four.

They grab three solid picks early, cornerback Malik Muhammad from Texas at pick 112, linebacker Keeshawn Elliott from Arizona State at.

114, an interior offensive lineman, Bo Stevens from Iowa at 137. Jerry Jones and Cruz, they bullish on the board, skipping some bigger names to build depth.

Muhammad the 21-year-old man coverage specialist with real upside as a project guy. He's physical, but on the smaller side, which means he needs polishing, yet he'd be a steal this late.

Elliott brings that middle linebacker vibe they lack, coming from quarterback roots with sharp football smarts, even if coverage needs work.

These picks fit Dallas's vibe after adding vets like D Winters and their third round edge rusher, Jay Sean Barham.

Fans see it as smart depth building, turning day three into a defensive foundation layer without overreaching.

It's all about long-term projects that could pay off big. Then in round seven, picked to 18, they swing for wide receiver Jordan Hudson from SMU.

This dude's got the NFL frame, just needs to bulk up his route running and special teams game. Could be an undrafted free agent Jim, but why not lock him in now?

Cowboys fans, this mock keeps the momentum rolling on a busy draft day defense, fortified, often sneaking in sleepers.

Stay tuned as the real picks unfold.