Social media reaction to the Cowboys pick of Malachi Lawrence

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 26: Malachi Lawrence of the Central Florida Knights participates in a drill during the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 26, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images Having traded down after a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles, the Dallas Cowboys took Malachi Lawrence with the 23rd pick in the 2026 NFL draft . At No.

23, the Cowboys selected UCF DE Malachi Lawrence. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 24, 2026 The Cowboys allowed 511 points – most in NFL and franchise history – and dedicated their two first-round picks in safety Caleb Downs and DE Malachi Lawrence. Lawrence had seven sacks and 31 pressures in 2025 for UCF.

And his 4. 52-second 40 time was third among edges at the… — Ed Werder (@WerderEdNFL) April 24, 2026 I predicted the Cowboys taking Malachi Lawrence… pic. twitter.

com/aZOLd55Zrc — Cameron Magruder (@ScooterMagruder) April 24, 2026 According to my board Caleb Downs – 2nd overall Malachi Lawrence – 24th — Voch Lombardi (@VochLombardi) April 24, 2026 Oh baby Malachi Lawrence to the Cowboys. Pure pass rush skills he’s a Top 10 pick. Gotta work on the other stuff.