ESPN’s Mel Kiper has dropped his first 2026 NFL Mock Draft and we’re here to react to the Cowboys picks thanks to PrizePicks! Visit and use code CLNS and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! mauro corona It should come as no surprise that Mel Kiper goes defense with both of the Cowboys first rounds: Ohio State LB Sonny Styles and Miami DE Akheem Mesidor.
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Mel Kiper 2026 NFL Mock Draft:
1. Las Vegas Raiders: Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
2. New York Jets: Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio State
3. Arizona Cardinals: Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami
4. Tennessee rankingi raków częstochowa – korona kielce Titans: David Bailey, OLB, Texas Tech
5. New York Giants: Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
6. Cleveland Browns: Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
7. Washington Commanders: Rueben Bain Jr., DE, Miami
8. New Orleans Saints: Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
9. Kansas City Chiefs: Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
10. Cincinnati Bengals: Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
11. Miami Dolphins: Keldric Faulk, DE, Auburn
12. Dallas Cowboys: Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
13. Los Angeles Rams (via ATL): Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
14. Baltimore Ravens: Makai Lemon, WR, USC
15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
16. New York Jets (via IND): Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama
17. Detroit Lions: Olaivavega Ioane, G, Penn State
18. Minnesota Vikings: Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
19. Carolina Panthers: CJ Allen, LB, Georgia
20. Dallas Cowboys (via GB): Akheem Mesidor, DE, Miami
21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
22. Los Angeles Chargers: Peter Woods, DT, Clemson
23. Philadelphia Eagles: Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
24. Cleveland Browns (via JAX): Zachariah Branch, WR, Georgia
25. Chicago Bears: Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State
26. Buffalo Bills: Chris Brazzell II, WR, Tennessee
27. San Francisco 49ers: Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah
28. Houston Texans: Kadyn Proctor, OT/G, Alabama
29. Los Angeles Rams: Monroe Freeling, OT/G, Georgia
30. Denver Broncos: Caleb Banks, DT, Florida
31. New England Patriots: Cashius Howell, OLB, Texas A&M
32. Seattle Seahawks: Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina
Mel Kiper on the Cowboys mock draft picks: “Dallas could really use an impact player in the middle of the defense. Styles is a former safety, and it's no surprise once you see his speed. He can close on ball carriers and pass catchers in a flash. With 174 tackles over the past two seasons, he's a top-10 prospect for me … Mesidor has battled injuries, but his toolbox is full. His bend, burst and power could help the Cowboys recapture some of the pass-rush juice they lost when they traded Micah Parsons in August. Mesidor can get into the backfield quickly and finish, registering 17.5 tackles for loss and four forced fumbles this past season. Taking Sonny Styles at No. 12 then Mesidor here would help that Dallas defense in a big way -- but Jerry Jones would have to figure out the secondary on Day 2 or in free agency. river plate That's yet another hole on that side of the ball.”
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2026 NFL Draft prospects the Cowboys could also consider in Round 1:
CJ Allen, LB, Georgia
Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah
Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama
Cashius Howell, EDGE, Texas A&M
Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina
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Cowboys offensive starters from last season:
QB: Dak Prescott
RB: Javonte Williams
WR: CeeDee Lamb
WR: George Pickens
WR: Ryan Flournoy
TE: Jake Ferguson
LT: Tyler Guyton
LG: Tyler Smith
C: Cooper Beebe
RG: Tyler Booker
RT: Terence Steele
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