Dallas Cowboys Boast Homegrown Pro Bowl Talent

Five Cowboys players drafted by the team have made the Pro Bowl, ranking among the highest in the NFL.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 3:25pm

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The Dallas Cowboys have five players on their current roster who were drafted by the team and have made the Pro Bowl, ranking them fifth in the NFL for most homegrown Pro Bowlers. This includes quarterback Dak Prescott, wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, left guard Tyler Smith, cornerback DaRon Bland, and tight end Jake Ferguson.

Why it matters

The Cowboys' ability to draft and retain Pro Bowl-caliber talent is a positive sign for the team's long-term success, as they look to build around their core of homegrown stars and compete for a Super Bowl championship in the near future.

The details

NFL researcher Tony Holzman-Escareno found that the Cowboys have five players on their current roster who were drafted by the team and have made the Pro Bowl, tying them for the fifth-highest total in the league. This group includes quarterback Dak Prescott (4 Pro Bowls), wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (5 Pro Bowls), left guard Tyler Smith (3 Pro Bowls), cornerback DaRon Bland (1 Pro Bowl), and tight end Jake Ferguson (2 Pro Bowls).

  • The Cowboys' five homegrown Pro Bowlers were all drafted by the team in recent years.

The players

Dak Prescott

The Cowboys' starting quarterback, who has made the Pro Bowl 4 times since being drafted by the team.

CeeDee Lamb

The Cowboys' star wide receiver, who has made the Pro Bowl 5 times since being drafted by the team.

Tyler Smith

The Cowboys' starting left guard, who has made the Pro Bowl 3 times since being drafted by the team.

DaRon Bland

The Cowboys' starting cornerback, who has made the Pro Bowl 1 time since being drafted by the team.

Jake Ferguson

The Cowboys' starting tight end, who has made the Pro Bowl 2 times since being drafted by the team.

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What they’re saying

“The Cowboys are in better shape than most teams in the NFL when it comes to having homegrown Pro Bowlers on their current roster.”

— Tony Holzman-Escareno, NFL Researcher

The takeaway

The Cowboys' ability to draft and retain Pro Bowl-caliber talent is a testament to their scouting and player development, and positions them well to compete for a Super Bowl championship in the coming years as they build around their core of homegrown stars.