Tksymm7 said:

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Sonny Styles with a 43.5" vertical lol. Yeah he's not making it out of the top 8. I might throw some cash on top 6 haha.

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Tksymm7 said:

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Sonny Styles with a 43.5" vertical lol. Yeah he's not making it out of the top 8. I might throw some cash on top 6 haha.

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And a 4.46 40. He won't make it past the Giants at 5.

Yeah.. I dont think we have a chance at him..

May not matter. Rodriguez tested well and there are several good prospects at LB in this draft. Cinncinnati and Pitt LBers are good too.

The two edge rushers we need at 12 are going to be gone. Corner with the 1st, trade back with the 2nd, or Howell.. but it seems that may be a real reach at 21 after running a 4.59, 9+ broad and 32in vert. He looked fantastic in the pass rush drills though.

I'd honestly sell our future draft picks to keep our 2nd 1st and get an early 2nd in this draft.

We're young enough in alot of spots. we need to load up and go for it next year.

Quick mock to see what the Cowboys can pick from at 12..

Raiders - Mendoza
Jets - Reese
Cardinals - Bailey / Styles
Titans - Styles / Bailey
Giants - Fano
Browns - Bain
Redskins - Downs
Saints - Tate
Chiefs - Mauigoa
Bengals - Mesidor
Dolphins - Delane
Cowboys - McCoy?

No telling what Chiefs/Bengals/Dolphins do, but I think all of the players before those teams draft are going to be gone... maybe the Browns freak out and draft Simpson.

If we can get McCoy or Delane with the 12th and Howell with the 21st. I'd sell next years 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and whatever else to get back into the first couple of picks of the 2nd and draft Rodriguez.

A haul of McCoy, Howell, Rodriguez would fix this defense.

Couple things:

I think Jeremiah Love goes top 11 unless combine is just shockingly off the standard. Many evaluators believe he and downs are the two best overall football players in this draft. Also think the same about Makai Lemon as long as he tests like people think he will.

I personally think Bain will fall a slight bit because of measurables, maybe to 8-12, and Mesidor is probably a 20-30ish type of pick for a lot of the reasons Bain could fall.

If it does workout like this, that means the cowboys would probably have Jermod McCoy and Delane still on the board. Many evaluators believe McCoy is comfortably the best corner, but he's gotta test and interview well, and the medical needs to come back good as well. McCoys 2024 is elite stuff, and if he played this year he's probably not making it out of the top 6. I wouldn't love corner at 12, but both guys are very good all things considered and we could use one. Then you either take your DE/LBer at 20 or try to move back some.

It was you yesterday that mentioned at this point why the cowboys wouldn't just go all in on this years draft and try to use next years draft capital to gain some picks in the first/second this year. I don't hate the idea because the Cowboys do need to be going for it and this draft is elite and deep on the defensive side of the ball particular. So maybe the Cowboys spend their first and second next year and try to get two picks in the second or another pick in the first and one in the second. Three defenders and an offensive piece perhaps. Idk just spitballing at this point.

I think in that scenario, they would definitely try and trade back. If not, I think they go with their board and Jeremiyah Love is a Cowboy. They did do a formal interview with him this week.

I think Cards, Browns, Saints at least go offense. I read somewhere that the Browns are losing their whole starting O line to free agency. That's why I think that trade up and pick swap with the Browns makes too much sense. Will give them 3 first round picks. Can rebuild their O line in one draft. Cowboys come up to get Downs at 6 and probably Rodriguez at 39.

McCoy's 2024 highlights are nuts. But him not working out this week is a cause for concern.

It sounds like McCoy is going to be a full-go for Tennessee's pro-day, but he will need to put up really good numbers to remind people just how good he is and that he's healthy and back to his best.

If given the full bill of health and he tests well, I wouldn't be opposed to taking him at 12 because I think he can be THAT good and we really could use another corner. That would give you a mix of Revel, Carson, Bland and then McCoy. That's a good group on paper. But again they would then need to pick up a Edge and LBer later, which means you might have to go all in on this years draft.

Tksymm7 said:

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Couple things:

I think Jeremiah Love goes top 11 unless combine is just shockingly off the standard. Many evaluators believe he and downs are the two best overall football players in this draft. Also think the same about Makai Lemon as long as he tests like people think he will.

I personally think Bain will fall a slight bit because of measurables, maybe to 8-12, and Mesidor is probably a 20-30ish type of pick for a lot of the reasons Bain could fall.

If it does workout like this, that means the cowboys would probably have Jermod McCoy and Delane still on the board. Many evaluators believe McCoy is comfortably the best corner, but he's gotta test and interview well, and the medical needs to come back good as well. McCoys 2024 is elite stuff, and if he played this year he's probably not making it out of the top 6. I wouldn't love corner at 12, but both guys are very good all things considered and we could use one. Then you either take your DE/LBer at 20 or try to move back some.

It was you yesterday that mentioned at this point why the cowboys wouldn't just go all in on this years draft and try to use next years draft capital to gain some picks in the first/second this year. I don't hate the idea because the Cowboys do need to be going for it and this draft is elite and deep on the defensive side of the ball particular. So maybe the Cowboys spend their first and second next year and try to get two picks in the second or another pick in the first and one in the second. Three defenders and an offensive piece perhaps. Idk just spitballing at this point.

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I'm spitballing too.

With Love... I could see the Saints maybe going with him. The Chiefs are the favorite on everyone's mock draft, but the Chiefs really need a RT for Mahomes. and if Mauignoa isn't a T, they can still slide him in at guard and he'd help there.

So assume Love falls somewhere in the top 11 and you're right, Bain probably ain't going to the Browns, but I didn't know what to put there - Considered Mauignoa, as well, or a WR. That team is just weird.

Mesidor or Bain will probably be available to the cowboys at 12, but I don't want either one of them with the way we're currently constructed.

Tksymm7 said:

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It sounds like McCoy is going to be a full-go for Tennessee's pro-day, but he will need to put up really good numbers to remind people just how good he is and that he's healthy and back to his best.

If given the full bill of health and he tests well, I wouldn't be opposed to taking him at 12 because I think he can be THAT good and we really could use another corner. That would give you a mix of Revel, Carson, Bland and then McCoy. That's a good group on paper. But again they would then need to pick up an Edge and LBer later, which means you might have to go all in on this years draft.

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Absolutely agree! If he checks out and is good to go I would have no problem with the pick.

For anyone who hasn't seen his 24 highlights, this kid has the potential to be something special.

I still think trading up is on the table... impossible to say if another team would be interested, but the points work out for us to trade #12 & #20 in exchange, for example, Clevelands #6 and their early 2nd rounder #39.

If we could pull that off and land an absolute blue chip like Downs, I think it's a big win for us.

If we make a pick at #12, I'm OK with the CB talk, but I just don't think it's our biggest need.

I feel like Dallas thinks they can pretty easily find two day 1 starters at LB and Safety/Nickel with their top picks in this draft (we desperately need both).

If LB (Styles) is off the table at 12, I wonder if they aren't taking a hard look at someone like Avieon Terrell who is more of a feisty nickel back than a true CB. We could do that and then go LB with pick #20.

You're right that CB is not our #1 need, but we're not going to have any options for an elite edge or Styles at #12. Styles is about to vault into the tweener DE/LB hybrid chess piece.

But McCoy is ELITE. Watch his tape. He's big, he's physical, and he's a real blanket in coverage, and he has hands. He's a dream at CB if his mind is right. I wouldn't worry about the injury - I'm more concerned that he interviews/checks out well.

The blueprint right now is to be able to rush 4, but we're not in a position to be able to do that. The next best thing is to have a true shutdown corner. McCoy could eliminate whatever WR you want him on and roll coverage to the others with Bland on one of them and 3 DTs up front eating up blocks. The potential is there to be something special.

Trading up for Downs scares me. He's not the physical freak like Kyle Hamilton or Derwin James. Even Hamilton didn't go where they're projecting Downs. I loved Brian Branch - was screaming for him at the end of the 1st round. I'd do the same if Downs was in the teens to late 1st, but I don't know about him as a top 6-8 pick when we can stay put and pick up McCoy. If we could go get Bailey - that'd be a different story, but I like what's being projected to be there at 12 and 21.

Edit: To rift off of Terrell - I really liked Ponds too. He's a fiesty sob at 5'9" 170lbs

Yep, it's their only move.

And considering the WR talent in the draft, if another team was willing to pay him and give us their 1st rounder for his rights, I would wish Mr. Pickens all the best!

To be honest, him getting traded might be for the best.... I'd love to have him back, but with the Tag and his D-bag Agent, he will no doubt NOT be reporting for any camps and it's possible he will miss a few games too.

So Pickens can talk to other teams starting on 3/11 and if he signs an offer then the Cowboys could match or let him go for a first round pick in the 26 draft and another first round pick in the 27 draft, right?

Someone make him an offer he can't refuse please!

Enviroag02 said:

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So Pickens can talk to other teams starting on 3/11 and if he signs an offer then the Cowboys could match or let him go for a first round pick in the 26 draft and another first round pick in the 27 draft, right?

Someone make him an offer he can't refuse please!

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Oh wow…they did put the non-exclusive tag on him. This could get interesting.

If the Bills or Patriots (better cap position) think Pickens is the difference, and he could be, they'd be willing to pay and give up the 26th or 31st pick. If he is the difference then their 2027 pick would be late as well.

Infection_Ag11 said:

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Nobody is gonna pay him what he wants AND give up two first round picks for the right to do it.

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I could be wrong, but I think the compensation is negotiable. If Dallas is cool with just a single 1st rounder they can allow the trade.

The two first rounders is the price to pay if Dallas was trying to keep him... A team could take him and nothing Dallas could do about it.

I think Dallas is cool either way right now. We tagged him so that he either plays for us or we get draft compensation for him.

Gosh this is such an interesting draft lol. Raiders are taking Mendoza and then after that it's throwing darts. Jets and Cards take best available imo, and after that I think the Titans and Giants are the biggest wild cards in the top 10. They both have their QBs and I personally believe need to surround their guys with offensive lineman or weapons, but they are both now coached by defense first guys, and they will be in spots to draft elite defensive players. If they both pass on defenders, that could open some stuff up, but if they both draft defenders, then it gets weird quick.

Woods Ag said:

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I really liked Ponds too. He's a fiesty sob at 5'9" 170lbs

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Dude can get up there! Believe he ran a 4.4 too.

D’Angelo Ponds with a 43.5" Vertical 👀
pic.twitter.com/QwWTTBO1Uw

— SleeperCFB (@SleeperCFB) February 27, 2026

Good, wanted his stock to rise so high that the Cowboys would feel comfortable with him at 20.

would you take a late round flyer on Leveon?

AgBQ-00 said:

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would you take a late round flyer on Leveon?

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100%

Dillon Thieneman had a great combine. Ran faster than the corners. Definitely a name to watch.

Oregon S Dillon Thieneman | 2026 Combine Results:

🦆 40 Yard Dash: 4.35 (4th)
🦆 10 Yard Split: 1.52 (3rd)
🦆 Vertical Jump: 41.00” (2nd)
🦆 Broad Jump: 10’5” (7th)@oregonfootball https://t.co/5yZ92Bzlpq pic.twitter.com/Cb4ALmD3yT

— PFF College (@PFF_College) February 27, 2026

jr15aggie said:

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I've mentioned his name a few times as a legit option if we don't have a shot at Downs.

Cowboys have needed a white boy safety since my hero Bill Bates (I have a autographed mini helmet of his in my office).

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Did you already forget the great Jeff Heath?

I firmly believe he's the best overall player in this draft

ramblin_ag02 said:

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jr15aggie said:

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I've mentioned his name a few times as a legit option if we don't have a shot at Downs.

Cowboys have needed a white boy safety since my hero Bill Bates (I have a autographed mini helmet of his in my office).

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Did you already forget the great Jeff Heath?

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Heath was just a kicker who happened to moonlight at safety.

McShay has been all over that dude as a stud.

All these crazy combine numbers and all of a sudden two #1 picks isn't near enough.

jr15aggie said:

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All these crazy combine numbers and all of a sudden two #1 picks isn't near enough.

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We need a third! Sell the house, Jerry!

Could I interest anyone in Taylen Green?