"The first round has not been kind to the Cowboys in recent drafts. Tyler Booker was a nice breath of fresh air in 2025, proving to be a quality rookie starter in year one, but both Tyler Guyton and Mazi Smith struggled to make positive impacts in the first few years of their rookie deals in Dallas."
"In 2025, Tyler Booker was ranked 31st on the consensus board but was taken with the 12th pick. So far the Cowboys look to be right on that one. In 2024, Tyler Guyton was ranked 30th on the consensus board and was taken at 29."
"Mazi Smith was ranked 49th on the consensus board, the Cowboys selected him at pick number 26. In 2022, Tyler Smith was ranked 47th on the consensus board but was drafted 24th."
"Both Micah Parsons and CeeDee Lamb were major hits, with Parsons about landing at his expected rank and Lamb being a standout selection."
The Dallas Cowboys are projected to move into the top ten of the 2026 NFL draft to select a top defensive prospect. Recent drafts have been challenging for the Cowboys, with mixed results from first-round picks. Tyler Booker showed promise as a rookie, while Tyler Guyton and Mazi Smith struggled. CeeDee Lamb and Tyler Smith have been standout selections. The Cowboys' draft strategy has seen successes and cautionary tales, particularly with Mazi Smith's selection, which highlights the risks of prioritizing need over consensus rankings.
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