Fit Report · NFC East
Dallas
Cowboys.
Priorities on the table and the names that fit best across all seven rounds of the 2027 Draft.
- 2027 Picks
- 9
- R1 pick
- #23
- Top need
- LB
- Division
- NFC East
Front office
Jerry Jones
GM · since 1989
Jerry is Jerry. Splash pick, headline, whatever.
Cap situation
$23.3M
Effective space
- Dead
- $45.4M
- Contracts
- 77
Needs by priority
- 01LB★ top priority
- 02RB
- 03DT
- 04CB
Why
Dallas Cowboys's current priorities begin at linebacker (LB) and running back (RB). defensive tackle (DT) and cornerback (CB) are the next groups that should be reinforced heading into the 2027 NFL Draft.
The Draft Bomb analysis · updated 1d ago · confidence 84%
The decision-maker
Jerry JonesGM of the Dallas Cowboys · year 38
Jerry is Jerry. Splash pick, headline, whatever.
How he drafts
- Favored positions
- WREDGECB
- Style
- balanced
- Reach
- high
- Trade-ups
- active
Track record read
The Cowboys, under Jerry Jones, consistently demonstrate a first-round predilection for investing heavily in the trenches, whether it's offensive tackles with impressive physical traits like Tyler Guyton or defensive tackles with high floors like Mazi Smith. Their focus on athletic defensive linemen, particularly edge rushers, is also notable, often sourcing talent from Power Five programs but unafraid to target promising players from non-elite schools such as Western Michigan. The pattern suggests a pursuit of high-ceiling talent, prioritizing athleticism and size at key positions.
The board · Rounds 1–7
Three names per every pick.
Only the rounds where the team owns a pick (per Tankathon). A blend of need plus best value on the board.
First round
3 names
Xavier Atkins
Auburn
LBHe brings the backfield disruption Dallas needs for the A-gap. Size is a concern, but that explosive first step gives him a top ceiling.
Carter Smith
Indiana
OTSolves Dallas' LT stability need; question is if his length allows outside anchor or if he ends up inside.
Ahmad Hardy
Missouri
RBHe brings the toughness Dallas' backfield needs. A contact balance RB who breaks tackles: workhorse value.
Second round
3 names
Ben Roberts
Texas Tech
LBHe brings that coverage LB they're missing; his zone read is top-tier for a rookie, just needs to refine his hands against blocks.
Trevor Lauck
Iowa
OTHe'll fill that LT hole for the Cowboys, with a very pro-level pass set. High floor here, without big athletic pops.
Kewan Lacy
Ole Miss
RBHe'd bring the spark and vision this backfield needs; his explosiveness is an instant weapon, but the one-year sample gives me pause.
Third round
3 names
Harrison Taggart
Utah State
LBDallas needs an immediate inside anchor. He's an instant rotational floor, but his coverage ceiling limits full impact.
Ian Moore
Ohio State
OTNFL body type at RT, gives Dallas a developmental piece for 2027. It's a bet on his frame; tape needs polishing.
Keyjuan Brown
Louisville
RBBrings the inside punch the backfield needs; a workhorse to ease starter's load, but no pass game value.
Roster · Ourlads starters
Projected starting lineup
Quarterback
- QBDak Prescott#4
Backfield
- FBHunter Luepke#30
- RBJavonte Williams#33
Receivers
- LWRGeorge Pickens#3
- RWRCeeDee Lamb#88
- SWRRyan Flournoy#19
Tight end
- TEJake Ferguson#87
Offensive line
- CCooper Beebe#56
- LGT.J. Bass#66
- LTTyler Guyton#60
- RGTyler Booker#52
- RTTerence Steele#78
Source: Ourlads · updated today
Five-year history
What the front office has drafted
2026
7 names
- R1#11C. DownsS
- R1#23M. LawrenceEDGE
- R3#92J. BarhamEDGE
- R4#112D. SheltonOT
- R4#114D. MooreCB
- R4#137L. OvertonEDGE
- R7#218A. SmithWR
2025
9 names
- R1#12T. BookerIOL
- R2#44D. EzeiruakuEDGE
- R3#76S. RevelCB
- R5#149J. BlueRB
- R5#152S. JamesLB
- R6#204A. CorneliusIOL
- R7#217J. ToiaDT
- R7#239P. MafahRB
- R7#247T. AkingbesoteDT
2024
8 names
- R1#29T. GuytonIOL
- R2#56M. KneelandDL
- R3#73C. BeebeIOL
- R3#87M. LiufauLB
- R5#174C. CarsonCB
- R6#216R. FlournoyWR
- R7#233N. ThomasIOL
- R7#244J. RogersDL
2023
8 names
- R1#26M. SmithDL
- R2#58L. SchoonmakerTE
- R3#90D. OvershownLB
- R4#129V. FehokoDL
- R5#169A. RichardsIOL
- R6#178E. ScottCB
- R6#212D. VaughnRB
- R7#244J. BrooksWR
2022
9 names
- R1#24T. SmithIOL
- R2#56S. WilliamsEDGE
- R3#88J. TolbertWR
- R4#129J. FergusonTE
- R5#155M. WaletzkoIOL
- R5#167D. BlandCB
- R5#176D. ClarkLB
- R5#178J. RidgewayDT
- R6#193D. HarperLB
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