Dallas loves its star power.
Cowboys predicted to land Ohio State superstar in 2026 NFL Draft originally appeared on The Sporting News
The Dallas Cowboys love star power.
They'll have a chance to get some when the 2026 NFL Draft rolls around.
Specifically, the Cowboys may look to one of Ohio State's best players to fill a key role on their roster.
That's what The Sporting News' Anthony Licciardi predicts in his new mock draft. He's got Buckeyes linebacker Sonny Styles going to the Cowboys with the No. 15 overall pick.
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"Let me know if this sounds familiar. The Cowboys find themselves a high-profile freak athlete from a prominent school, and he instantly makes a splash," Licciardi writes. "In the few years before Jerry Jones turns his second contract into a circus, Styles would give America's Team another dynamo at the second level. Styles plays the run well for his size, has significant experience at safety to buoy his coverage projection and is explosive enough to make an occasional play as a blitzer. He has some tackling issues to clean up, but there's a lot to get excited about in his profile."
That line, "In the few years before Jerry Jones turns his second contract into a circus," incredible.
The Cowboys seem to have the top end of their offense figured out, at least in the passing game with Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb and DK Metcalf.
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Running backs rarely are drafted in the first round, so it makes sense that Dallas would target defense with a pick in the middle of the first.
Styles is a safe bet to be in the picture when the draft rolls around. He's already been good, and he's got the physical traits to keep getting better and putting more good tape out there for scouts to watch.
He'd certainly fit in going from one marquee program to the NFL's biggest brand.
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