The Dallas Cowboys, dare I say, have done well in free agency thus far. There are still a ton of moves that can be made, but the Cowboys have improved, and it's hard to go backwards at this point for the team.
The nice thing that sticks out with Dallas, or stuck out, is that they clearly didn't have many needs on the offensive side of the ball, as the offensive line is solid, running back Javonte Williams was extended, and the franchise tag was placed on George Pickens.
It's been, primarily, a defensive focus for the Cowboys, and now that the major avenues to improve are just about dried up, let's get into a quick Cowboys mock draft.
Dallas Cowboys still emphasize defense in latest NFL Mock Draft
12. Makai Lemon, WR, USC
It would be funny if the Cowboys did this, but in all seriousness, Dallas is really good at doing things you just do not expect.
With Pickens on the tag, there is no guarantee that he plays on that or is even on the roster when April rolls around. Dallas could simply build on a strength here and take Makai Lemon from USC.
Even if Pickens was still on the roster, this would be an unfair advantage the Cowboys would have over opposing defenses. It would be nearly impossible to cover all of CeeDee Lamb, Pickens, and Lemon.
20. Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
Avieon Terrell is the brother of AJ Terrell, a cornerback from the Atlanta Falcons. The younger Terrell has the ability to play in the slot and play on the outside, so this could instantly become a very valuable piece of the defense from day one.
Dallas has made a couple of notable secondary moves, signing two safeties in PJ Locke and Jalen Thompson. They add another defensive back and grab Terrell.
92. Genesis Smith, S, Arizona
The Cowboys continue to make some legitimate secondary investments and take Genesis Smith from Arizona. New defensive coordinator Christian Parker is from the Vic Fangio tree, and those defenses typically feature a ton of defensive backs who can cover well, so the Cowboys will need to bring in those players this offseason.
112. Dani Dennis-Sutton, EDGE, Penn State
There has been some shifting along the defensive line for Dallas, as they have added Rashan Gary via trade and just traded a pair of defensive tackles on Tuesday afternoon. It's clear that this unit is getting tweaked, and obviously, they hope it's for the better. Bringing in some younger pass-rushing talent with upside is a wise idea after these moves, so the Cowboys take Dani Dennis-Sutton at pick 112.
152. Sam Roush, TE, Stanford
Sam Roush is a fun late-round tight end prospect, and at this point in the NFL Draft, teams are very likely only drafting the 'best player available' and kind of just hoping they can somehow contribute on the roster. Teams aren't necessarily banking on these late-round selections emerging as anyone special, but it's always a possibility.
180. Thaddeus Dixon, CB, North Carolina
Thaddeus Dixon has 22 career passes defended, so he is around the ball a lot. It's yet another defensive back added into the mix for the Cowboys in this mock draft. There are going to be a ton of new faces on this side of the ball in 2026.
218. Le'Veon Moss, RB, Texas A&M
Le'Veon Moss averaged 5.5 yards per carry and scored 22 touchdowns for Texas A&M. He could perhaps contribute on a rotational basis in the backfield.
All in all, unless something major happens here, the Cowboys are going to go into the 2026 NFL Draft still having a strong focus on the defensive side of the ball.