The Dallas Cowboys are poised for a defensive overhaul in the 2026 offseason, and two first-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft give the team plenty of ammo.

The Dallas Cowboys certainly still hold a route to postseason play, but with Christmas just a couple of weeks away, I figured a mock draft could be a nice gift for their outlook of the future. Dallas has gotten some impressive play from young players on both sides of the ball,

The Dallas Cowboys set themselves up for an exciting 2026 NFL Draft. By trading Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers before the season, the Cowboys added a second first-round pick in 2026 (and in 2027). That sets Dallas up with a lot of options when the draft rolls around.

A new 2026 NFL mock draft for the Dallas Cowboys has the team bolstering its defense with an impact linebacker and Trevon Diggs replacement.

In the first round of his latest mock draft, ESPN’s Field Yates has the Cowboys selecting Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles with the No. 15 overall pick. Styles, who was named First-Team All-Big Ten this season, is one of the top linebacker prospects in the ’26 draft class.

The Dallas Cowboys address their defensive deficiencies early in the draft looking at spots they usually ignore

Dallas adds Notre Dame superstar running back Jeremiyah Love in the top-15, before landing a standout EDGE to help out on defense, which has been a common choice for the team. The 2026 NFL Draft will be held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from Thursday, April 23, through Saturday, April 25.

Two mock NFL drafts that came out this week look similar for the Dallas Cowboys, and suggest an Ohio State linebacker is the top answer.

The Dallas Cowboys resurgence on defense doesn't just help them win in 2025 but it helps them win in the offseason because it frees them from needs.