Summary
The Dallas Cowboys are expected to trade up from the 12th to the 6th pick in the upcoming NFL draft to select linebacker Sonny Styles from Ohio State. This predicted move aims to strengthen their defense, which was one of the weakest in the league last season.
Key Facts
- The NFL draft is one week away.
- The Dallas Cowboys currently hold the 12th overall pick.
- Analyst Todd McShay predicts the Cowboys will trade up to the 6th pick with the Cleveland Browns.
- The Cowboys would select linebacker Sonny Styles from Ohio State, who is 6-foot-5 and weighs 244 pounds.
- Styles is known as one of the smartest players in the draft and has strong physical and mental skills.
- The trade would involve Dallas giving up their 12th and 92nd picks in this draft plus a 2027 second-round pick.
- Styles helped Ohio State win the national championship in 2024 and has impressive stats in tackles, sacks, and pass deflections.
- The trade would allow Dallas to pick other strong defenders like Ohio State safety Caleb Downs if Styles is not selected.
