A new NFL mock draft for the Dallas Cowboys wastes no time addressing the defensive side of the ball with some much-needed elite reinforcements.

The Dallas Cowboys certainly still hold a route to postseason play, but with Christmas just a couple of weeks away, I figured a mock draft could be a nice gift for their outlook of the future. Dallas has gotten some impressive play from young players on both sides of the ball,

With the top of the first-round order still not set and the underclassmen declaration cutoff almost a month away, there are still many moving parts that need to be settled before the full picture can come into focus.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/cowboys/onsi as New Dallas Cowboys 2026 NFL mock draft lands team elite RB, star EDGE.

If the Cowboys don't feel comfortable signing George Pickens to a massive extension, they could flip him for another first round draft pick

The top of the draft order is changing by the week, but the priorities are not. QB will be the call for at least a few clubs on Day 1.