What happened: The Dallas Cowboys slid up one spot in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, trading a seventh-round pick to the Eagles for the No. 25 overall selection to draft Ohio State safety Caleb Downs. Downs, a standout transfer from Alabama, was projected as a top-20 pick. The move addresses a key need in Dallas' secondary.
NFL·TRANSACTION·April 23, 2026 09:17 PM ET
Cowboys trade up one spot to select Ohio State S Caleb Downs
Dallas grabs top safety after minor trade-up.
Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Apr 241 min read
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