Cowboys Could Trade Up For 2 Defensive ‘Game Changers’ in 2026 NFL Draft
The Dallas Cowboys could trade up in the 2026 NFL Draft to target two defensive game changers as they look to rebuild a struggling unit.

The Dallas Cowboys could trade up in the 2026 NFL Draft to target two defensive game changers as they look to rebuild a struggling unit.

From a five-star recruit in Georgia to a key figure at Ohio State, Caleb Downs is quickly emerging as one of college football’s most promising young safeties.

The Dallas Cowboys had one of the best offenses in the NFL in 2025, but they also had one of the worst defenses. That weakness ultimately cost them a spot in the playoffs and a chance to catch the Philadelphia Eagles at the top of the NFC East, but it is something that Dallas is […] The post 3 reasons Caleb Downs would be perfect Cowboys fit in 2026 NFL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The issue for the Cincinnati Bengals last season, outside of Joe Burrow getting injured early, was their defense. Cincinnati’s defense cost the team wins, and the Bengals’ front office has attempted to fix the problem this offseason.Over the offseason, the Bengals have added edge rusher Boye Mafe, safety Bryan Cook, safety Kyle Dugger, and defensive […] The post Bengals Surface in Bold Trade Idea for Giants’ Dexter Lawrence appeared first on Heavy Sports.

We are just under a month away from the 2026 NFL Draft. Around this time, teams are starting to finalize their plans for the draft. For the Cincinnati Bengals, the draft is another chance to rebuild their roster and fix the many glaring issues that they have. Cincinnati’s draft history over the last few years […] The post Bengals’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup with pre-draft cycle ending appeared first on ClutchPoints.

It may be a reach pick for the Arizona Cardinals in the first round, but here is their 2026 NFL Draft guide is here to get you ready for the upcoming annual seven-round selection meeting. Ahead of this crucial week, let’s look at the Cardinals’ picks, biggest needs, potential targets, and recent draft history. This […] The post Cardinals 2026 NFL Draft guide: Number of picks, biggest needs, draft history, and more appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Green Bay Packers appear to be stuck in the NFL’s upper middle class. There is no doubt that the Packers are a good team under head coach Matt LaFleur and general manager Brian Gutekunst, but it is also clear that they are not a great team. While there were no guarantees that the eventual […] The post Packers’ biggest need to address in 2026 NFL Draft after failing to find it in free agency appeared first on ClutchPoints.

FORMER Las Vegas Raiders general manager Mike Mayock believes one Ohio State draft prospect stands out from the rest. Sonny Styles, Arvell Reese, and Caleb Downs are the three Ohio…

Out-of-the-box thinking and roster building has never been more paramount to finding success in the NFL. Recent examples include the Jacksonville Jaguars taking a two-way player second overall in last year’s draft, the Seattle Seahawks handing the keys of their offense to a former draft bust, and the Los Angeles Rams avoiding owning first-round picks […] The post Out-of-the-box 2026 NFL Draft move that all 32 teams must make appeared first on ClutchPoints.

A closer look at Caleb Downs’s GPA and academic achievements during his time with the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Athlon Sports NFL Draft expert Luke Easterling puts on his GM hat for every team picking in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft with this updated projection.

Chiefs predicted to land Caleb Downs at No. 9 in the 2026 NFL Draft as Kansas City targets a defensive game-changer.

The Kansas City Chiefs are predicted to trade out of the top 10 and pick up a second-rounder in return, then draft an offensive tackle with elite upside. The post Chiefs Predicted to Trade Out of Top 10, Land Elite Left Tackle appeared first on Heavy Sports.

With two first-round picks and more flexibility than in recent years, the Cowboys are approaching the draft with an emphasis on patience rather than panic. Brian Schottenheimer has stated that the team is now positioned to “draft natural” and “draft pure,” reflecting the progress made during free agency, and Bruce Feldman of The Athletic even […] The post 4 players Cowboys must avoid picking in 2026 NFL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

PFSN's latest 3-round 2026 NFL Mock Draft predicts the Chiefs adding a blue-chip safety, while the Steelers draft Makai Lemon.

It’s time for the Las Vegas Raiders to make a bold move similar to what the Houston Texans pulled off during the 2023 NFL Draft and trade up to draft Ohio State’s superstar safety Caleb Downs.During the 2026 NFL annual league meeting, head coach Klint Kubiak made it clear that safety was a position he […] The post It’s Time for Raiders to Pull Off Texans-Like Draft Trade Up Amid Recent Plea appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The Washington Commanders’ 2026 NFL Draft guide is here to get you ready for the upcoming annual selection meeting. Ahead of this crucial week, let’s look at the Commanders’ draft picks, their biggest needs, potential targets, and their recent draft history. The draft is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, this year. Round 1 kicks off on April […] The post Commanders 2026 NFL Draft guide: Number of picks, biggest needs, draft history, and more appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Change is in the air for the New York Giants. New York has a new head coach in John Harbaugh, who is building his culture with the franchise. A new ESPN NFL mock draft is projecting who Harbaugh will take as his first draft pick with this new team. The Giants are projected to take […] The post Giants projected to take Ohio State star in ESPN mock draft, but it’s not Carnell Tate appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Caleb Downs draft concerns are dismissed by Dave Helman, who projects the Ohio State safety as a safe five-year NFL starter.

John Harbaugh indicates that the New York Giants’ roster overhaul is far from complete as the franchise prepares for the 2026 season. This statement follows the Ohio State Pro Day, where Harbaugh was seen engaged in an extensive discussion with top safety prospect Caleb Downs. With the Giants holding the No. 5 overall pick, this […] The post Giants’ John Harbaugh teases more NFL free agency moves appeared first on ClutchPoints.

A new PFSN mock draft projects the Dallas Cowboys selecting Caleb Downs and Jacob Rodriguez to rebuild their 32nd-ranked defense.

The tricky positional value of safeties could help the Dallas Cowboys land Ohio State star Caleb Downs in the upcoming NFL Draft.

Dallas Cowboys' hopes of landing Caleb Downs increase after NFL Draft insider doubles down on strong take A to Z Sports

Dallas Cowboys' hopes of landing Caleb Downs increase after NFL Draft insider doubles down on strong take A to Z Sports
