The Cowboys made arguably the biggest splash of the draft when they landed Caleb Downs with the No. 11 overall pick, then proceeded to spend the rest of the draft mostly replenishing their defensive talent. Dallas drew significant praise for landing a talent like Downs, setting the tone for a very positive draft weekend.

How do Caleb Downs and Malachi Lawrence grade out for the Dallas Cowboys? Find out and follow for updated NFL draft grades for Big D.

The Dallas Cowboys were on the right side of one of the biggest surprises during the 2026 NFL draft.

Let's pinpoint logical landing spots for top available prospects, including best remaining quarterbacks

The event's first night was highlighted by multiple notable trades. The Kansas City Chiefs traded up to No. 6 to select cornerback Mansoor Delane. The Dallas Cowboys moved up one spot to No. 11 to pick safety Caleb Downs. And the New York Jets traded back into the first round to draft wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr.

With the 2026 NFL Draft in the books, we're taking a look at the Dallas Cowboys' seven-player class and determining who will start right away, as well as identifying sleepers and players who are more likely to contribute down the road.

A full recap of Round 1's selections, plus an updated rundown of who picks when Friday night. And what does the Cowboys' pick schedule look like now?