Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer believes the team is set up to draft “the best player available” in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

02 April 2026

The Cowboys possess the 12th and 20th overall selections. They field an elite offense and defense that could use personnel upgrades, having allowed the most points in the NFL last season. The front office traded for EDGE Rashan Gary, and signed S Jalen Thompson and DT Otito Ogbonnia thus far this offseason, but the unit still has more needs. Regardless, Schottenheimer said that “if the best player on the board is clearly an offensive player, then we’ll certainly discuss that, and more than likely” draft that player, knowing Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. The Cowboys’ offense is already set up for fantasy success, but adding another capable offensive lineman and/or another pass catcher can only help QB Dak Prescott put up points.