Three major mock drafts project a Cowboys swap into the No. 6 slot by sending No. 12 and No. 20 to Cleveland in exchange for No. 6 and the Browns’ No. 39, with the expectation Dallas would target Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles at No. 6.
Beyond the top pick, Dallas holds eight total selections and will need to add depth and talent across the roster, particularly on defense. There is also a push to add edge-rushing help, with the possibility of Rueben Bain or David Bailey becoming available if Dallas trades up and Styles isn’t available at No. 6.
Meanwhile, the Cowboys have shown notable interest in Alabama edge rusher LT Overton. He recently completed a virtual interview with Dallas that included defensive coordinator Christian Parker, line coach Marcus Dixon, and pass-rushing coach BT Jordan, signaling real intrigue about him as a target.
Overton brings 49 college games of experience, including two years at Texas A&M before transferring to Alabama, and he compiled 4.0 sacks as a senior. At 6-foot-3 and 274 pounds, he profiles as a rugged 3-4 end who can occupy space and anchor in run defense, though he isn’t a rapid edge rusher and may need to move inside to the 3-technique. He emerges as a solid mid-round option, potentially aligning with Dallas’s third-round pick at No. 92.
