Draft Expert Thinks Cowboys Go Off Script With Round 1 Pick
Summary
The Dallas Cowboys struggled with their defense last NFL season and plan to improve it in the 2026 draft. ESPN analyst Jorden Reid suggests the Cowboys might pick Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman earlier than expected, even though most experts do not predict him to be chosen so soon.Key Facts
- The Cowboys had the third-worst defense in the NFL last season.
- The team struggled in their secondary, defensive line, and linebacker positions.
- ESPN’s Jorden Reid predicts Dallas will select safety Dillon Thieneman with the 12th overall pick in the 2026 draft.
- Most experts expect Thieneman to be picked closer to the 20th spot in the draft.
- Thieneman is a safety known for defending passes, making tackles, and supporting against runs.
- Dallas lost their top safety, Donovan Wilson, to free agency.
- Thieneman played three seasons at Purdue and Oregon with strong defensive statistics.
- The Cowboys have also been linked to other defensive players like Mansoor Delane and Sonny Styles.
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