"Since a lot of the attention seems to currently be on trading one of Dallas' two first-round picks away for a proven veteran or using them to trade up in the draft, we thought to take a different approach. It's possible the first 11 picks in the first round is mostly defensive players. That could mean offensive lineman and wide receivers are still on the board at 12, prompting certain teams to want to trade up for them. Today we explore the possibility and identify a couple of teams who could make good trade partners for Dallas' two first-round picks."
"An interstate trade between the Texans and Cowboys could be a win-win for both organizations in the first-round. The Cowboys, looking to trade down in this scenario, move back from 12 to 28 and add another pick in the top 50, 38th overall in the second-round. The Texans, whose top offseason need is upgrading their offensive line, trade up for one of the top OL in the draft that are still on the board because of a heavy run on defense with the first 11 picks. To make this trade as even as possible, Houston also tosses in a late-round pick."
The Cowboys enter the 2026 NFL Draft with two first-round picks and multiple options: trade for proven veterans, trade up for premium prospects, or trade down to accumulate more picks. A projected run on defensive players in the first 11 selections could leave top offensive linemen and wide receivers available at pick 12, creating trade-up demand. One scenario moves Dallas from 12 to 28 while adding pick 38 and a late-round pick, allowing Houston to grab a top offensive lineman. New England, holding pick 31, could also pursue an upward trade to address receiver, tackle, or edge needs.
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