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There's a consensus best prospect in the draft, but there are several other collegians who would fit Parker's new defense.
Many may think the Cowboys are done with the safety position after their free agency period, but that's not necessarily the case. Dallas' big signing, Jalen Thompson from the Cardinals, is on a three-year deal, but their other top safeties are all on a single season deal. Malik Hooker had to take a pay cut to stay with the club, and PJ Locke came over from Denver with just a one-year agreement.
With free agency drying up, the Cowboys could end up using the 2026 NFL Draft to find a long-term partner, or two, for Thompson. With the scouting combine completed, teams have started to down their boards and set up their stacks. A lot goes into each team's rankings: medicals, how a prospect performed in their interviews, and the needs and fits of players on each team.
Of course, rankings change from one team to the next; these rankings look to quantify the best five overall prospects at each position regardless of fit. There are plenty of great options for the Cowboys, including three possible first-round selections. Is new defensive coordinator Christian Parker looking for a rangy free safety, a versatile starter, a nickel option for his "star" role, or a good athlete with a freaky frame?
That answer could dictate the Dallas selection at 12, or 20, and possibly both. Here's a closer look at the top five prospects. 5: Kamari Ramsey, USC Kamari Ramsey is a versatile safety who can be a strong zone coverage player on the backend, in the box, and as a nickel.