The Dallas Cowboys' needs are centered on defense, but the draft is about adding the best prospects to the roster to turn the team into a Super Bowl contender. Filling needs is part of the process, but the draft is supposed to be about selecting the best player available as much as possible.
Each team puts together a draft board, and the top five at any position can switch from team to team depending on the traits they consider most important. This is especially true at spots with a lot of depth, but it’s important to have these lists available as assets in the draft room to help determine a plan as each pick comes off the board.
Limited traits hold back his ceiling, but Ty Simpson has an NFL caliber mental game for the position.
Drew Allar has prototypical size and a big-time arm, but has to make better decisions with the football.
Taylen Green is an athletic freak who could be a tight end in the NFL, but he will get a chance to develop as a passer.
Garrett Nussmeier is a former first-round prospect who needs to show he can get his career back on track after a down 2025 season.
The top pick in the 2026 draft, Fernando Mendoza, has some limited traits, but does everything a team wants from a quarterback at a high level.
For a more complete look at these draft prospects, check out the Top 5 QBs for the Cowboys.
Emmett Johnson is a big-play, duel-threat back who is just entering his prime.
Kaytron Allen is a power back with excellent vision who gets yards before contact and then finishes runs well.
Mike Washington Jr. had a perfect Relative Athletic Score (RAS), but can also run with power, and is a good receiving threat.
Jadarian Price plays behind the best rusher in the draft, Jeremiyah Love, or he would be in the top spot due to his instincts and ability to find cut-back runs inside or out.
The top running back in the class, Love, doesn't have a weakness in his game and will be a workhorse back in the NFL.
For a more complete look at these draft prospects, check out the Top 5 RBs for the Cowboys.
KC Concepcion is a machine from the slot with his releases and ability to find holes in zone coverages.
Denzel Boston will be an immediate redzone weapon at a 6-foot-4, 210-pound frame.
Makai Lemon doesn't have elite traits, but wins with the mental game and ability to create separation with his route running.
Jordyn Tyson would be a lock top 10 selection if injuries didn't hamper him. All the talent a receiver could ask for, if he can stay healthy.
If a team wants a George Pickens clone, Carnell Tate could be their man. He isn't reliant on big plays, but he has an unbelievable catch radius and tracking ability on deep passes.
For a more complete look at these draft prospects, check out the Top 5 WRs for the Cowboys.