With two first-round picks, a key draft lies ahead for the Dallas Cowboys. They will need to make investments in their defense. Using PFSN’s Mock Draft Simulator, let’s take a look at this haul for the Cowboys.
Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
Round 1, Pick 12
Sonny Styles has the potential to provide the Cowboys with a strong presence in the middle of their defense. The gifted 6’5″, 243-pound linebacker can make a difference against both the run and the pass. To go along with his size, Styles has exceptional athleticism. A former safety, he has tremendous coverage skills. In 2025, as only a second-year linebacker, Styles displayed excellent vision and instincts against the run.
Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee
Round 1, Pick 20
Colton Hood joined Tennessee in 2025 and enjoyed great success, earning second-team All-SEC honors. He recorded eight passes defended, one interception, and 4.5 tackles for loss. As a draft prospect, Hood is an athletic defender who can play press-man coverage and help in run support. Hood is a young prospect at just 20 years old and is listed at 6 feet, 195 pounds.
Nicholas Singleton, RB, Penn State
Round 4, Pick 112
The Cowboys’ first offensive selection addresses one of their few question marks heading into the offseason. Running back Nicholas Singleton amassed 3,461 rushing yards (5.6 per carry) and 45 rushing touchdowns at Penn State over the past four years. He also recorded 987 receiving yards and 9 touchdowns since 2022. Along with his production, Singleton is physically gifted, boasting a 6-foot, 224-pound frame and blazing speed.
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Derrick Moore, EDGE, Michigan
Round 5, Pick 150
The Cowboys will likely look to address their pass rush in the 2026 NFL Draft. Enter Derrick Moore from Michigan, who just completed four productive seasons there. Since joining Michigan in 2022, Moore posted 24.5 tackles for loss and 21 sacks. He broke out in 2025 with 10 sacks. Moore is listed at 6’3″, 260 pounds, and has the ability to convert speed to power as an edge rusher.
JC Davis, OT, Illinois
Round 5, Pick 177
JC Davis is an experienced offensive tackle prospect. Over the past four years, he has started 49 games. He spent the 2022 and 2023 seasons at New Mexico before transferring to Illinois, where he played the past two seasons. Davis played left tackle at both schools. He has a massive 6’5″, 335-pound frame and has a chance to develop into a starter.
Cameron Robertson, EDGE, SMU
Round 6, Pick 215
The Cowboys double dip at edge rusher, selecting Cameron Robertson from SMU. Robertson posted a career-best five sacks and 10 tackles for loss in 2025. He has a solid frame at 6’4″, 260 pounds. With his size, Robertson can set the edge against the run.
Cole Wisniewski, S, Texas Tech
Round 7, Pick 225
Cole Wisniewski is a ball-hawking 6’4″, 220-pound safety prospect. He transferred to Texas Tech in 2025 after spending five years at North Dakota State. He found success in his lone season with the Red Raiders, totaling 78 tackles, six tackles for loss, and six passes defended. His size allows him to cover ground and contribute in run support. Ideally, Wisniewski can provide depth on defense and contribute on special teams.
