2026 Cowboys Mock Draft: Mel Kiper has Dallas going with defensive stars
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2026 Cowboys Mock Draft: Mel Kiper has Dallas going with defensive stars
"If you wanted to score points in 2025, all you needed was a matchup with the Cowboys' defense. They allowed 30.1 points per game, the most in the league. This is another spot where Jermod McCoy could make sense, though DaRon Bland (foot) will be back in 2026. And I think Keldric Faulk could fit here if he is still on the board. But Dallas could really use an impact player in the middle of the defense."
"He has been around college football for a long time, playing at West Virginia in 2020 and 2021 before transferring to Miami. Mesidor has battled injuries, but his toolbox is full. His bend, burst and power could help the Cowboys recapture some of the pass-rush juice they lost when they traded Micah Parsons in August. Mesidor can get into the backfield quickly and finish, registering 17.5 tackles for loss and four forced fumbles this past season."
The Cowboys allowed 30.1 points per game in 2025, the most in the league, creating an urgent need for defensive playmakers. An impact player in the middle of the defense would address run and short-pass issues. Sonny Styles, a former safety, brings exceptional speed and closing ability with 174 tackles over two seasons and projects as a top-10 prospect. Akheem Mesidor registered 12.5 sacks, 17.5 tackles for loss and four forced fumbles this season, showing bend, burst and power despite a history of injuries. Pairing Styles at No.12 and Mesidor at No.20 would significantly boost tackling and pass-rush production, though the secondary remains a roster hole.
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