Dallas Cowboys' 2026 NFL Draft Prospects and Current Standing
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Dallas Cowboys' 2026 NFL Draft Prospects and Current Standing

The Dallas Cowboys, facing playoff uncertainty, prepare for the 2026 NFL Draft with two first-round picks and eight total selections.

The Dallas Cowboys enter Week 15 of the NFL regular season with their playoff hopes in a precarious position. A misstep in the final stretch could abruptly end their chances of reaching the postseason.

Once the season concludes, the Cowboys will shift their focus to the NFL Draft, where they have the opportunity to enhance their roster for the future. Fortunately, Dallas holds two first-round picks, which will be crucial in addressing key issues.

One notable concern is the lack of Day 2 picks, as their second-round pick was traded to acquire All-Pro defensive tackle Quinnen Williams, while the third-round pick was sent to the Pittsburgh Steelers for wide receiver George Pickens.

Currently, the Cowboys possess a total of eight picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, including the No. 15 and No. 28 overall selections. Additionally, they have three fifth-round picks, the highest number of any round in the upcoming draft.

The 2026 NFL Draft is scheduled to take place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from Thursday, April 23, to Saturday, April 25.

Cowboys' 2026 NFL Draft Picks Entering Week 15

Round 1

  • 15
  • 28 (via Green Bay)

Round 4

  • 15 (115)

Round 5

  • 15 (155)
  • 38 (178) - compensatory pick
  • 40 (180) - compensatory pick

Round 7

  • 1 (216 via NYG)
  • 14 (229 via Kansas City)

Updated 2026 NFL Draft Order Entering Week 15

  1. New York Giants
  2. Las Vegas Raiders
  3. Tennessee Titans
  4. Cleveland Browns
  5. New Orleans Saints
  6. Washington Commanders
  7. New York Jets
  8. Arizona Cardinals
  9. Los Angeles Rams (via Falcons)
  10. Cincinnati Bengals
  11. Minnesota Vikings
  12. Miami Dolphins
  13. Baltimore Ravens
  14. Kansas City Chiefs
  15. Dallas Cowboys
  16. Carolina Panthers
  17. Detroit Lions
  18. New York Jets (via Colts)
  19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  20. Pittsburgh Steelers
  21. Philadelphia Eagles
  22. Houston Texans
  23. Chicago Bears
  24. Buffalo Bills
  25. Los Angeles Chargers
  26. San Francisco 49ers
  27. Cleveland Browns (via Jaguars)
  28. Dallas Cowboys (via Packers)
  29. Seattle Seahawks
  30. New England Patriots
  31. Los Angeles Rams
  32. Denver Broncos

Conclusion

As the Dallas Cowboys navigate the final weeks of the season, their future strategy will hinge greatly on these upcoming draft picks, making the management of their current roster and performance critical in the weeks to come.

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