One common scenario would see Dallas move up to No. 6, swapping its pair of first-round picks (Nos. 12 and 20) for the Browns’ Nos. 6 and 24, creating a path to land a premier defender in this draft.
Another option circulating among insiders would target Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese, a hybrid edge/linebacker type who could align with Dallas as a dynamic pass rusher and versatile defender.
Reese is regarded by some evaluators as a top prospect in this class. Pro Football Focus ranks him among the elite, and analysts at The Athletic have placed him at the very top of their big-board rankings, highlighting his explosive tools and versatility as a defining asset.
The market for moving up is described as a buyer’s market, with multiple teams open to trading down. A potential Dallas package could involve No. 12, a third-round pick (No. 92), and a 2027 selection to target a move into the mid-first round, with teams such as the Cardinals, Titans, Giants, Browns, and Commanders viewed as possible trade partners.
Dallas remains active and flexible as the draft approaches, weighing the immediate impact of a blockbuster move against a strategic rise to target a top defender. All eyes will be on Reese’s stock and the evolving draft landscape to gauge the Cowboys’ next move.
