Cowboys Reportedly Eyeing Top Draft Prospect

Dallas could trade up to land highly touted 2026 NFL Draft pick.

Apr. 20, 2026 at 1:36am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a football player in mid-motion, their form broken down into overlapping angular shapes and planes in a vibrant color palette.The Cowboys' potential draft-day maneuvering could lead to a dramatic reshuffling of the 2026 NFL Draft order.Dallas Today

The Dallas Cowboys are rumored to be considering trading up in the 2026 NFL Draft to select a top prospect, according to multiple league insiders. The team is said to be closely monitoring a specific player who has drawn high praise leading up to the draft.

Why it matters

The Cowboys are always a closely watched team, and any potential draft moves they make could significantly impact the first round. Shaking up the draft order could have ripple effects across the league.

The details

NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported that the Cowboys are "a team to watch in trade-up scenarios" for the 2026 draft. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport also identified the Cowboys as "the most obvious team" that could look to trade up and select a highly touted prospect.

  • The Cowboys' reported interest in trading up was first reported on April 18, 2026.

The players

Jordan Schultz

An NFL insider who reported the Cowboys' potential interest in trading up in the 2026 draft.

Ian Rapoport

An NFL Network reporter who also identified the Cowboys as a team to watch for a potential trade-up in the 2026 draft.

Dallas Cowboys

The NFL team based in Dallas, Texas that is reportedly considering trading up in the 2026 draft to select a top prospect.

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What’s next

The 2026 NFL Draft will take place from April 24-26, so the Cowboys' potential trade plans will become clearer as the event approaches.

The takeaway

The Cowboys' reported interest in trading up highlights the team's desire to land an impact player in the 2026 draft. Their willingness to be aggressive could shake up the first round and lead to significant draft-day drama.