Dallas Cowboys Eye Trade with Browns for Top Defensive Prospect in 2026 NFL Draft
Jerry Jones to trade up with Browns to pick top blue-chip defender in 2026, per Mel Kiper Jr.’s latest mock draft
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Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is expected to trade up to the sixth pick in the 2026 NFL Draft with the Cleveland Browns to select Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles, according to ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr. The Cowboys aim to improve their struggling defense after a challenging previous season.
- 01The Cowboys ranked among the worst defenses in the NFL last season, allowing 30.1 points per game.
- 02Mel Kiper projects the Cowboys will trade their two first-round picks to move up to No. 6.
- 03Sonny Styles, a top prospect, recorded 77 tackles last season and has impressive athleticism.
- 04The trade could also involve the Cowboys acquiring a second-round pick from the Browns.
- 05Dallas has a total of eight picks in the upcoming draft, providing flexibility for trades.
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The Dallas Cowboys are looking to revamp their defense after a disappointing season, where they ranked second-worst in the NFL, allowing 30.1 points per game. ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. predicts that Cowboys owner Jerry Jones will trade up to the sixth pick in the 2026 NFL Draft with the Cleveland Browns to select Sonny Styles, a linebacker from Ohio State. Styles, who recorded 77 tackles last season, is considered a top prospect due to his explosive athleticism, including a 43.5-inch vertical jump and a 4.46-second 40-yard dash. Kiper suggests that the Cowboys may offer their two first-round picks, Nos. 12 and 20, to secure Styles, while also acquiring a second-round pick from the Browns. This trade would give Cleveland three first-round picks in the draft, enhancing their rebuilding efforts.
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Improving the defense could significantly enhance the Cowboys' performance in the upcoming season, potentially leading to better playoff prospects.
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