As the 2026 NFL Draft nears, the Dallas Cowboys are currently equipped with two first-round picks — No. 12 and No. 20 — and while it’s possible they could package those picks to trade up, Dallas could also stay put and select two promising prospects.
Of course, the Cowboys will likely go defense with their first selection, but they could go in several different directions with the 20th-overall pick.
In FanSided’s 2026 Big Board, draft analyst Mike Luciano ranked wide receiver Omar Cooper as the 20th-overall prospect in the class. While players don’t come off the board in the order of their overall ranking, Cooper, who was a 30 visit with Dallas, is actually an intriguing option for the Cowboys at 20.
In addition to what he could add to Dallas’ already productive offense, selecting him would upset the hated Philadelphia Eagles.
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Philadelphia has found itself in the middle of some loud offseason discussions, with one of the biggest topics being whether or not AJ Brown will be on the team’s roster when the season starts. While Brown’s future is unclear, the Eagles are believed to be interested in receiver prospects, regardless of Brown’s roster status.
One of the wideouts who have emerged as a likely option for Philadelphia is Omar Cooper. The Indiana receiver significantly improved his draft stock during the 2025 season, helping Indiana win a National Championship, and Eagles fans would love to add Cooper as they try to get back into championship conversations.
The problem with that plan in Philly is that the Eagles aren’t set to be on the clock until the No. 23 overall pick. The Cowboys will have two picks before that point, including one three spots before Philadelphia. They could accomplish a two-for-one at 20, strengthening an already strong offense and breaking the heart of a rival.
The only way the Eagles could prevent that is by trading up in front of Dallas, and even that hurts Philadelphia, because it will have to give something up.
Of course, the Eagles won’t be on Dallas’ mind come draft night; the Cowboys will be focused on building a roster that can win a Super Bowl. However, it won’t hurt if that can be accomplished while the team also ruins the Eagles’ night.
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