Like all teams, the Cowboys are busy lining up visits and workouts with prospects in this year’s draft. A list of early targets in Dallas’ case has emerged. 
Omar Cooper Jr. is set to visit the team today, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. The Indiana wideout is one of many receiving first-round consideration. Investing heavily at the WR position with CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens in place would come as a surprise, although Pickens’ future beyond 2026 is unclear. The Cowboys own picks 12 and 20 in this year’s draft.
Adding on defense is widely expected to be a priority for Dallas after the team’s struggles on that side of the ball in 2025. Several moves have already taken place early in the new league year, and more are no doubt coming via the draft. Clarence Hill Jr. of All City DLLS notes the Cowboys had dinner with linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. in advance of Texas’ Pro Day. Logan Wilson recently retired, while Kenneth Murray is unlikely to be retained. Jack Sanborn departed in free agency, meanwhile, creating the need for starting options and depth at the second level of Dallas’ defense.
Hill, who racked up 31.5 tackles for loss and 17 sacks in three years with the Longhorns, could certainly help if the Cowboys choose to draft him. The team’s secondary has also been a focus so far in free agency, with multiple cornerback additions being made. That has certainly not stopped interested from being shown in some of the top prospects at the position, however.
The Cowboys will also spend Thursday hosting Miami’s Keionte Scott, ESPN’s Jordan Reid reports. Scott began his college career in the SEC, spending three years at Auburn. His transfer to the Hurricanes proved impactful for team and player. Scott returned both of his interceptions for touchdowns in 2025 while adding a pair of forced fumbles, 13 tackles for loss and five sacks. One of this year’s top slot CB options has also lined up a visit with the Commanders.
In addition to their two first-round picks, the Cowboys own six other selections in April’s draft. That will provide the team with ample opportunity to add one or more impact rookies while aiming to avoid a repeat of how last season played out.
I like Omar Cooper, however unless they are trading George Pickens, that visit makes zero sense with all the glaring needs that defense has. Then again, Jerrah isn’t exactly known for his GM acumen.
They’re just kicking the tires. No harm in that. Especially when Pickens is only under contract for one year and still tradable. Maybe they like a receiver so much that it makes them more comfortable trading him.
I like the idea of them picking the best player available at pick 12. I’d rather them do that than reach and waste a pick on someone they could trade down for.
Could Pickens or Lamb be on their way out of the door?
Possible they trade Pickens. Possible they draft like he’s only around for one year. Nearly impossible to trade Lamb.
DAL needs to trade back from #12 to add some more picks. See if HOU would send #28, #59, & #69 for #12 & #180. The draft pick value shows DAL giving 1219 value, and HOU giving 1215.
If they can do that draft pick deal first, then JJ can decide if that added draft capital can put them in a good enough spot competitively this year or not. If JJ doesn’t think they’re good enough or isn’t planning to keep Pickens then trade him. Get a late first from KC/NE, or an early 2nd. Not worth Waddle value, but better than DJ Moore imo.
They get both of those done, they then have 6 or 7 picks inside the top 100. 6 or 7 depends if KC is more willing to trade #29 or #40 & #74. If the latter, then DAL would need to add either a 4th or 5th rounder. Draft an OLB with pass rush skills, MLB, CB, OL, WR, and whatever else with the other picks.