Jets Could Land Fourth 2027 First-Rounder in Cowboys Draft Trade

Proposed deal would net Jets additional high draft picks in 2027.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 3:27pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the overlapping planes and angles of a football game or NFL draft selection, using the vibrant colors of the Jets and Cowboys team uniforms.A proposed draft day trade between the Jets and Cowboys could net New York additional first-round picks in 2027.NYC Today

The New York Jets are entering the 2026 NFL Draft with four picks in the top 44 selections, including the second overall pick. However, ESPN's Bill Barnwell has proposed a trade that would see the Jets deal that second overall pick to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for the 12th overall pick in 2026, the Cowboys' fourth-round pick (112th overall) in 2026, and two additional first-round picks and a third-round pick in 2027.

Why it matters

This proposed trade would give the Jets a significant haul of additional draft capital, including a potential fourth first-round pick in 2027. This could allow the Jets to further bolster their roster and set themselves up for long-term success, especially if they are able to land a franchise-altering player with one of those 2027 first-rounders.

The details

Under the proposed trade, the Cowboys would receive the Jets' second overall pick in 2026, as well as a fifth-round pick in 2027. In return, the Jets would get the Cowboys' 12th overall pick in 2026, their fourth-round pick (112th overall) in 2026, and two first-round picks and a third-round pick in 2027.

  • The 2026 NFL Draft is scheduled for April 2026.

The players

New York Jets

The NFL team based in New York that is looking to trade down from the second overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Dallas Cowboys

The NFL team based in Dallas that is looking to trade up to the second overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Bill Barnwell

An ESPN analyst who proposed the trade between the Jets and Cowboys.

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What they’re saying

“The Cowboys get: 1-2, 2027 fifth-round pick. Jets get: 1-12, 4-112, 2027 first-round pick, 2027 third-round pick.”

— Bill Barnwell, ESPN Analyst

What’s next

The proposed trade would need to be agreed upon by both the Jets and Cowboys organizations before the 2026 NFL Draft in April.

The takeaway

This potential trade would give the Jets a significant haul of additional draft capital, including a potential fourth first-round pick in 2027, which could allow them to further build their roster and set themselves up for long-term success.