2026 Cowboys Draft Chatter Thread

[Cowboysrock55]

I would think he meant coming off of major injury or still in rehab. Did he do anything at the combine or have his pro day with activity? I haven't paid that close attention so if he didnt that would probably be a red flag.

Nothing at combine.

Supposedly he will at a proday. But not working out at the combine after this length of time from the injury has me pretty skeptical of the guy. I mean its been like a year and a half since he tore his ACL. There should be no lingering problems. But like we all know some guys bounce back and some don't.

Let's just say I won't be shocked if he has some excuse to not run a 40 at the Tennessee Proday. Then it's an easy, he isn't worth a day one or two pick to me.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

Jerry said no redshirt years. I dont think there is a chance that we draft McCoy.

But Dr Jerry says he'll be ready opening day...

You know, just like Revel was.

 

[Simpleton]

Jerry said no redshirt years. I dont think there is a chance that we draft McCoy.

Agreed, and I don't have any interest in him at 12 given what we've done in th secondary in FA.

 

[Cowboysrock55]

But Dr Jerry says he'll be ready opening day...

You know, just like Revel was.

The Vols proday I believe is March 31. He claims he is going to do a full workout that day. It's something I'd personally keep an eye on. Heck, I think if he has an awesome workout it could push him in to the top 12 potentially. But I've also been pretty skeptical of whatever is going on with him, I think it was a mistake to not put those concerns to rest at the combine. The longer he waits I think the more difficult it is going to be to sort of rehab those concerns.

 

[boozeman]

Jerry said no redshirt years. I dont think there is a chance that we draft McCoy.

He has also said “All In” and “Breaking the Bank” so…

 

[mcnuttz]

He has also said “All In” and “Breaking the Bank” so…

Damn, now you're just pouring salt on the mcgriddle

 

[Smitty]

Kiper's latest. Styles, Downs and Delane were gone by our pick.

12.​

Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee

Dallas gave up a league-worst 7.3 yards per dropback last season, and the secondary was gashed for a league-high 46 passing plays of 25 or more yards. I liked the Jalen Thompson signing at safety, and Cobie Durant will chip in at cornerback alongside DaRon Bland and Shavon Revel Jr., but the Cowboys are still looking for their No. 1 cornerback.

McCoy doesn't come without questions; he tore an ACL in January 2025, sat out the season and then didn't work out at the combine. But he can flat-out play when he's on the field. McCoy had four interceptions in 2024. If Dallas likes what it sees at his March 31 pro day, this could be a smart pick.

20.​

CJ Allen, LB, Georgia

It'd be wise for the Cowboys to double-dip on defense (Jermod McCoy at No. 12). They gave up 6.1 yards per play in 2025, 31st in the NFL and third worst for any team in any of the past five seasons. Allen can play all three downs, as he can drop in coverage, run down ball carriers and even blitz. He had 97 tackles last season for the Bulldogs, showcasing tremendous read-and-react skills.

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I’d take the Miami OT or trade down in that scenario.

 

[Cowboysrock55]

I’d take the Miami OT or trade down in that scenario.

Trade down is perfect in this scenario as Kiper doesn't have another defensive player being picked until 18. Literally the next picks on defensive in this draft is Thieneman and then McNeal-Warren.

 

[bbgun]

Trade down is perfect in this scenario

or ... up? who would have to be there at 6 for us to do this?

 

[Texas Ace]

or ... up?

I would do that.

We get a great shot at a truly elite player and we get a high 2nd rounder.

 

[Cotton]

or ... up? who would have to be there at 6 for us to do this?

I say no. Jesus fucking Christ.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

or ... up? who would have to be there at 6 for us to do this?

I wouldn't do it, but maybe if Bailey is still there.

 

[Cotton]

I would do that.

We get a great shot at a truly elite player and we get a high 2nd rounder.

And you use the only real premium draft picks we have to get that elite player. I would agree if we were just that one player away, but not this year.

 

[Cotton]

I wouldn't do it, but maybe if Bailey is still there.

I wouldn't even do it for Bailey.

 

[bbgun]

I wouldn't even do it for Bailey.

where's your school spirit?

 

[Rev]

I would do that.

We get a great shot at a truly elite player and we get a high 2nd rounder.

Same.

 

[NoDak]

or ... up? who would have to be there at 6 for us to do this?

I saw that scenario in a mock draft. It was for Bain.

And it wasn't Mosher's. He's stealing this idea.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

I wouldn't even do it for Bailey.

 

[Cotton]

where's your school spirit?

Firmly in the Cowboys camp.

 

[NoDak]

Firmly in the Cowboys camp.

Your rampant homerism is sickening.