Dallas Cowboys Boast Homegrown Pro Bowl Talent

The Cowboys have the fifth-most homegrown Pro Bowlers on their current roster among all NFL teams.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 3:37pm

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While the Dallas Cowboys have faced criticism for some of their recent NFL Draft picks, a new analysis shows the team has found success in developing homegrown Pro Bowl talent. According to NFL researcher Tony Holzman-Escareno, the Cowboys have five players on their current roster who were drafted by the team and have made the Pro Bowl, the fifth-highest total in the league.

Why it matters

The Cowboys' ability to draft and retain Pro Bowl-caliber players is crucial for the team's chances of contending for a Super Bowl title in the near future, as owner Jerry Jones is growing increasingly desperate to end the franchise's long championship drought before he gets too old.

The details

The five Cowboys players who fit the homegrown Pro Bowl criteria are wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (five Pro Bowls), quarterback Dak Prescott (four), left guard Tyler Smith (three), cornerback DaRon Bland (one), and tight end Jake Ferguson (two). This group represents a significant portion of the Cowboys' core, and the team's ability to keep these players on second or third contracts is a positive sign for the franchise's long-term outlook.

  • The Cowboys' homegrown Pro Bowl talent was analyzed in April 2026.

The players

CeeDee Lamb

A wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys who has been selected to the Pro Bowl five times.

Dak Prescott

The starting quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys who has been selected to the Pro Bowl four times.

Tyler Smith

The left guard for the Dallas Cowboys who has been selected to the Pro Bowl three times.

DaRon Bland

A cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys who has been selected to the Pro Bowl once.

Jake Ferguson

The tight end for the Dallas Cowboys who has been selected to the Pro Bowl two times.

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What they’re saying

“While there have been no shortage of justified gripes with Dallas Cowboys' NFL Draft picks in recent years, a certain statistic shows Dallas hasn't been that bad at finding good players.”

— Tony Holzman-Escareno, NFL Researcher

What’s next

The Cowboys will look to continue building on their homegrown Pro Bowl talent as they aim to contend for a Super Bowl title in the coming seasons.

The takeaway

The Cowboys' ability to draft and retain Pro Bowl-caliber players is a positive sign for the team's chances of ending its long championship drought, as owner Jerry Jones is growing increasingly desperate to win a Super Bowl before his time runs out.