Cowboys' 10 worst 1st-round draft picks in Jerry Jones era
The Cowboys went on a great run during the 2010s, but they've had far too many bad first-round picks in Jones' history.
The Dallas Cowboys have two opportunities to get things spectacularly right in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Unfortunately, given their recent track record, they also have two chances to royally screw up. Dallas' reputation as a top-tier drafting organization took a major hit in the Mike McCarthy era, after flourishing in the 2010s.
There were misses here and there, but the club generally reaped Pro Bowl appearances and All-Pro nominations based on the work they did in the first round. The misses though? They are definitely warnings heading into next week's haul where Dallas has both the No.
12 and No. 20 pick. Here's a look at the worst first-round picks of the Jerry Jones era.
Warning Track: LT Tyler Guyton We haven't reach this point just yet, but ears are certainly perked up to hear whether or not Guyton will start to realize his ceiling in 2026. Injuries have robbed him of important prep time AND game reps, which have many starting to question whether he's built for the rigors of the NFL. Guyton is getting another year to prove the improvements many saw last camp can stick and help him grow, because his max out potential is worthy of his draft status.