Cowboys draft: Dallas trades up to pick 11

After all the speculation pre-draft about a trade, the Dallas Cowboys have made a move. With top defensive prospects Caleb Downs and Rueben Bain Jr. still on the board, the Cowboys decided to make a move to secure a top talent, trading up with the Miami Dolphins.

Moving up just one spot in the first round, Dallas agreed to send picks 12, 177 (5th), and 180 (5th) to the Dolphins in return for pick 11. Details of the trade It's No. 11 for picks 12, 177, and 180 to the #Dolphins .

https://t. co/k9KC2wdskP — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 24, 2026 Using the 2026 NFL Trade Value Chart , Dallas sent 1,239 value points and got 1,250 in return. They now hold only one pick in the fifth round.

Below are Dallas’ updated picks in the draft. Updated Dallas Cowboys draft picks Round 1: No. 11 – Safety Caleb Downs Round 1: No.