Saban's Hot Mic: Cowboys' Draft Day Drama

On April 24th, Nick Saven got caught on a hot mic during the 2026 NFL Drafts first round,

straight talking the Dallas Cowboys.

23rd overall pick of Ed Drusher, Malachi Lawrence.

Right as ABC came back from commercial, before anyone welcomed viewers,

Saven dropped, wow, this feels like a reach, classic broadcaster slip-up when you think the mic's off.

The timing was brutal, hitting just before Commissioner Rodger Gidell made the announcement.

Saven figured the break hadn't ended yet, but nope, America heard it all.

A quick silence followed, then Reese Davis jumped in to restart the show smoothly.

Saven owned it later on air, calling Lawrence one of his sleeper picks that got overlooked,

though he still praised the guy's talent, drawing laughs, from the panel.

Analysts split on the pick, with some handing it a C minus grade due to his boom or bust past

rushing floor. Meanwhile, Cowboys fans had plenty to cheer with their trade-up for safety Caleb

Downs at number 11, a pick many called the drafts best and an A plus for all pro potential.

Trading down later netted extra selections too, marking Dallas as a big winner on draft

night one. Expect the Cowboys to keep building momentum Friday and Saturday with those bonus

picks, turning heads across the league.