Cowboys Schedule Pre-Draft Meeting With Rising Wide Receiver

Texas Tech's Reggie Virgil is on Dallas' radar ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 1:23pm

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The Dallas Cowboys are planning to meet with Texas Tech wide receiver Reggie Virgil before his Pro Day next week. Virgil, who began his college career at Miami (OH) before transferring to Texas Tech, is seen as a rising prospect that NFL teams are higher on than media members believe.

Why it matters

The Cowboys already have a talented receiving corps led by CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, and KaVontae Turpin, but they are still looking to add more depth and firepower to their explosive offense. Virgil could provide an intriguing vertical threat as a potential WR4 with special teams value.

The details

Virgil had 57 receptions for 705 yards and 6 touchdowns in his lone season at Texas Tech after transferring from Miami (OH), where he averaged 19.9 yards per catch in 2024. NFL.com draft analyst Lance Zierlein praised Virgil's route-running ability and competitiveness, noting he "plays like a more experienced wideout" despite limited starting experience.

  • The Cowboys are scheduled to meet with Virgil ahead of his Pro Day next week.
  • Virgil already met with all 32 NFL teams several times.

The players

Reggie Virgil

A wide receiver prospect from Texas Tech who began his college career at Miami (OH).

Lance Zierlein

An NFL.com draft analyst who provided scouting analysis on Virgil.

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What they’re saying

“Tall, competitive wideout who proved he could jump from the MAC to the Big 12 and remain productive. Virgil saw starting reps in just two seasons, but he plays like a more experienced wideout. He's light on his feet to elude press. He can run challenging routes underneath, but he could use more attention to detail on some simpler routes. He has strong hands and good body control to win when contested. He's not special in any one area but is solid in most. Virgil could compete for a role as a WR4 with special-teams value.”

— Lance Zierlein, NFL.com Draft Analyst

What’s next

The Cowboys will meet with Virgil ahead of his Pro Day next week as they continue to evaluate him as a potential draft target.

The takeaway

While the Cowboys are expected to focus on defense early in the 2026 NFL Draft, they are still looking to add more talent and depth to their already potent offense. Virgil could be an intriguing late-round option who provides a vertical threat and special teams value.