The Cowboys addressed some needs in free agency, adding three players in their secondary, including former Arizona safety Jalen Thompson<\/a>, and trading for Packers outside linebacker Rashan Gary<\/a>. Those moves shouldn\u2019t prevent them from adding in those places. They also have yet to fill a major need at linebacker. <\/p>\n Without further ado, let\u2019s dive into our first seven-round mock draft for the Cowboys:<\/p>\n Cowboys<\/p>\n By signing up, you agree to our\u00a0Terms of Service<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Privacy Policy.<\/a><\/p>\n Round 1 (No. 12): LSU CB Mansoor Delane<\/p>\n We\u2019ve had the Cowboys selecting Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy<\/a> in our previous two mock drafts, in part, because Delane wasn\u2019t there. This time, let\u2019s say Delane is available at No. 12. Delane is looked at as the best outside corner in the draft. He allowed just 14 receptions on 35 targets in an All-American season at LSU. He had eight career interceptions during his time at LSU and Virginia Tech. He could be a cornerstone of the Dallas secondary and the latest project for new defensive coordinator Christian Parker<\/a>. If he\u2019s there, the Cowboys should sprint to the podium. But will he? Kansas City at No. 9 could potentially snag him before the Cowboys are on the clock. <\/p>\n Round 1 (No. 20): Trade! <\/p>\n The Cowboys trade the 20th pick and pick No. 112 to the San Francisco 49ers for the 27th pick and pick No. 58. <\/p>\n Dallas and San Francisco already made one trade this offseason<\/a>. Why not another? San Francisco trades up to try to find an heir apparent to Trent Williams. The Cowboys, meanwhile, recoup a second-round pick, once again giving them two Day 2 selections.<\/p>\n Round 1 (No. 27, from SF): Georgia LB C.J. Allen or Texas Tech LB Jacob Rodriguez<\/p>\n I know, I know: It\u2019s a bit of hedging on my part to have two players, but it encapsulates the potential risks with trading back. In this scenario, the Cowboys move back seven spots with the hope Allen will still be there<\/a>. A logical floor for Allen is the Denver Broncos at No. 30. A potential ceiling could be the middle of the first round. It\u2019s a wide gap at a position the Cowboys seem destined to fill early. If they can get Allen at No. 27, great. If he\u2019s gone, then they turn their attention to one of the best linebackers in college football last season<\/a>. Rodriguez will go earlier than people may think. Side note: The Cowboys want a linebacker to pair with DeMarvion Overshown. I could already see both of them walking into the locker room on gameday with Cowboy hats on. <\/p>\n Round 2 (No. 58, from SF): Miami DB Keionte Scott<\/p>\n The Cowboys have already done a lot of remodeling work in their secondary. Here, they do it with another versatile piece. Scott is a playmaker who shined brightest on the biggest stage this past year<\/a>. He\u2019s versatile, tenacious and intelligent. He\u2019s someone who could fit in Parker\u2019s secondary in multiple different ways. <\/p>\n Texas Tech defensive end Romello Height (9) recovers a fumble during the second half of the Big 12 Championship football game against BYU at AT&T Stadium, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in Arlington. Texas Tech defeated BYU 34-7.<\/p>\n El\u00edas Valverde II \/ Staff Photographer<\/p>\n Round 3 (No. 92): Texas Tech edge Romello Height<\/p>\n Hey, nothing says no redshirts like drafting back-to-back 25-year-olds, right? Height has the speed and physical ability to quickly help an NFL defense. He ran a 4.64 40-yard dash at the combine and jumped 39 inches. He seems to be slipping on external draft boards, but his athleticism and potential make him a good selection here in Round 3.<\/p>\n Round 5 (No. 152): Kansas State S VJ Payne<\/p>\n In this scenario, the Cowboys try to trade back up to get TCU safety Bud Clark in the fourth round, but they\u2019re unsuccessful, and Clark goes before they can snag him. Instead, they turn to a big, athletic safety and former team captain. Payne is 6-3 and ran a 4.4 40-yard dash. He is another versatile secondary piece that could also be an asset on special teams. <\/p>\n Round 5 (No. 177): Houston TE Tanner Koziol<\/p>\n I just don\u2019t think Brian Schottenheimer<\/a> could live with an all-defensive draft. So here we throw him a bone. Koziol had 20 contested catches last season for the Cougars. At 6-6, he would potentially give the Cowboys another red zone target. He also would be good insurance for Jake Ferguson\u2019s contested catch ability if Ferguson is out. <\/p>\n Indiana defensive lineman Mikail Kamara (6) celebrates a sack against Nebraska during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Bloomington, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.<\/p>\n AJ MAST \/ AP<\/p>\n Round 5 (No. 180): Indiana OLB Mikail Kamara <\/p>\n The Cowboys, in this case, double dip on potential edge players. Kamara is a high-motor player who can make plays both on defense and special teams. He had a blocked punt that was recovered for a touchdown in the national championship game. Kamara and Height could add to a pass-rush rotation for the Cowboys. <\/p>\n Round 7 (No. 218): Navy DT Landon Robinson<\/p>\n Robinson was probably the biggest name that wasn\u2019t invited to the combine. He was an All-American last season and the ACC Defensive Player of the Year. He may be undersized, but he\u2019s productive and would compete for a roster spot on the defensive line. <\/p>\n The Cowboys did not place a tender on the restricted free agent earlier this offseason.<\/p>\n Tolbert spent four seasons in Dallas but took a backseat last year to George Pickens and Ryan Flournoy.<\/p>\n Her $432 million in donations eclipses other team owners, including Rockets boss Tilman Fertitta and Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and his family.<\/p>\n![\"Texas](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Q7YQAT35FZCRPJT6ZOS6QZJ7CI.JPG\")
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<\/a>Mavs owner Miriam Adelson dwarfs Texas sports rivals in political giving, pushes gambling<\/a><\/p>\n