"As the Dallas Cowboys pivot toward the 2026 NFL Draft, the front office is forced to confront a secondary that has become increasingly synonymous with the big plays, but unfortunately, for the wrong team. Last year, the Cowboys' safety rotation struggled with inconsistent communication and failed to prevent explosive plays, often leaving the defense exposed at the worst possible moments. The need for a reliable contributor in the secondary has moved from a luxury to a necessity."
"Johnson arrived at the East-West Shrine Bowl as one of the most consistent and hard-hitting defensive backs in the Big 12. During his tenure at Arizona, he established himself as a relentless force in the secondary, leading the Wildcats in tackles for two consecutive seasons. His senior campaign was particularly prolific, as he racked up 97 total tackles and snagged four interceptions, earning First-Team All-Big 12 honors."
The Dallas Cowboys enter the 2026 offseason facing a depleted secondary that surrendered explosive plays and suffered from inconsistent communication. The safety rotation lacks reliable contributors with Donovan Wilson slated for unrestricted free agency and backups Markquese Bell and Alijah Clark failing to establish trust. Malik Hooker remains the lone dependable safety on the roster. The team scouted collegiate options at the 2026 East-West Shrine Bowl, where Arizona safety Dalton Johnson boosted his stock with dominant practices and a solid game. Johnson led Arizona in tackles for two seasons, posted 97 tackles and four interceptions as a senior, and earned First-Team All-Big 12 honors.
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