A new report has revealed that two Dallas Cowboys players would be willing to trade future draft assets to move up and take a pick in this month's NFL Draft.
There are just over a week left in April, and that means the 2026 edition of the NFL Draft is just a few weeks away. Going into this year's event, the Cowboys have a pair of picks in the top 20 due to their seven-win season last year and landing an additional first-rounder in a deal before the trade deadline.
Dallas has been linked to a variety of players, with picks 12 and 20 respectively. And acquiring two top 20 talents in this year's class should be seen as a coup for a Cowboys team that is coming off back-to-back losing seasons. However, it also gives them some assets that they can use to get into the top 10 or maybe the top five.
As we get closer to the event, rumors continue to circulate that Dallas is willing to give up their Round 1 pick and possibly even more to take a player who can make an immediate difference in 2026. But who are the cowboys they love so much that they would take such a bold step? A new report highlights the top 10 prospects they're big fans of.
The Cowboys are willing to trade up in the draft for Caleb Downs and Reuben Benn Jr.
"A trade remains a possibility, especially if they have a player on their board who is a little behind," reports ESPN NFL expert Jordan Reed. "Safety Caleb Downs (Ohio State) and edge rusher Reuben Benn Jr. (Miami) are believed to be players the Cowboys will maneuver for, as Dallas reportedly views both as game changers with immediate impact on defense."
Ben Jr. was a controversial figure at the NFL Combine due to his arms being short by NFL standards. However, the stud pass rusher was a key part of the Hurricanes team that reached the national championship game in January as he posted 9.5 sacks, 54 tackles and 15.5 tackles for loss.
Downs is viewed as one of the most NFL-ready players in this year's class. Because of his impressive versatility at safety and very high football IQ.
