Eagles Enemy Draft Analysis: Dallas Cowboys
Keeping an eye on Philadelphia’s division rivals.
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 23: Caleb Downs of Ohio State poses for a photo after being selected 11th overall by the Dallas Cowboys during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Dallas Cowboys once again proved to be reliable trade partners with the Eagles. Back in 2021, a first-round trade between the two rivals delivered Micah Parsons to Dallas and DeVonta Smith to Philly.
I think both teams are hoping this one will be similarly fortuitous. Here’s how the entire Dallas draft went. Caleb Downs, Safety, Ohio State For my money, this was the best pick of the first round.
And I was pissed about it. Caleb Downs was a top player in this draft and should be an absolute monster in Christian Parker’s defense. Not only is Downs a great athlete, but he has the skill and instincts to line up everywhere on an NFL defense: Free safety, strong safety, slot cornerback, nickel linebacker… Calling him a Swiss Army Knife feels insulting because a knife can only hurt you so much.
He’s a Swiss Army Mech; a heat seeking missile who can be fired from anywhere. But yeah, this was a great pick by Dallas and I hate them for it. Malachi Lawrence, Edge Defender, UCF This is a classic case of a good fit but maybe bad value.