Cowboys led charge, but entire NFC East got stronger through the draft

The Dallas Cowboys added several quality players in the NFL Draft, piecing together one of the stronger draft classes, according to most experts. But they weren't the only ones in the NFC East who improved their teams through the draft; the New York Giants , Philadelphia Eagles , and Washington Commanders all landed top-tier prospects. Each team now heads into the season believing they have bettered their chances of winning a division that has been won by the Eagles the last two seasons.

Let's take a look at each of the Cowboys' rivals and see just what they got in their recent draft picks and how they could help their new teams. Here's a quick look at who these teams drafted and who will be able to help immediately, and which ones will need time to develop. New York Giants Draft Picks: Round 1: LB/Edge Arvell Reese, Ohio StateRound 1: OT Francis Mauigoa, MiamiRound 2: CB Colton Hood, TennesseeRound 3: WR Malachi Fields, Notre DameRound 6: DT Bobby Jamison-Travis, AuburnRound 6: OG J.

C. Davis, IllinoisRound 6 (No. 193): LB Jack Kelly, BYU The Giants added quality players on both sides of the football.

In Reese, Mauigoa, and Hood, the Giants added three immediate starters. Reese is beginning his career at middle linebacker, Mauigoa came into the draft as a tackle, but could be sliding inside to guard based on the Giants' presser at the end of the first round. Hood will be an upgrade at cornerback for New York, but a run on receivers forced the Giants to overpay, giving up a fourth and fifth round picks in the 2026 draft and a fourth round pick in 2027, to select Fields in the third round.