Cowboys shouldn't allow star hometown product to leave Texas in 2026 NFL Draft

As the Dallas Cowboys approach the 2026 NFL Draft, fans could argue back and forth over several different positions that qualify as a need.

But, when the draft kicks off, a lot of the strategy winds up falling by the wayside. Typically, general managers and front offices want to roll with the best player available, regardless of position. So, if the Dallas Cowboys get into the thick of Day 3 and a player like Texas A&M's Le'Veon Moss is still on the board, they'll have to pounce.

The Cowboys' running back position is a crowded room, right now, after Javonte Williams. But, it lacks any true difference maker at the RB2 spot. Malik Davis is fine, and has shown some flashes here and there. Jaydon Blue and Phil Mafah may not be quite what some fans had thought they could be, though, and Dallas simply needs to keep searching.

Moss is not just a potential RB2 candidate, but he's close to home. How about the Cowboys allow him to stay in the state of Texas and come make some plays next to Williams?

Le'Veon Moss could be the perfect depth addition to the Dallas Cowboys' RB room

It is safe to say that the door is wide open for any other running back not named Davis to earn a role, and even then, Davis could be pushed a little by way of some competition.

Moss comes into this draft class as a guy who projects to have early down usage. For fans immediately saying that's Williams' job, you'd be right. But, this team knows what it looks like not to have depth in the back field, so Moss' skill set would be welcomed.

Too many times, the Cowboys have tried and failed with running back experiments. Moss might just be able to right those wrongs and give Williams a legitimate backup.

Moss would immediately grab the attention of fans with his short yardage prowess. He is a fighter when it comes to those extra yards after contact. He is not an easy one to bring down and takes the term "YAC" personally.

Moss has averaged over 5.0 yards per carry over the last three seasons in college and he does that not only by breaking tackles, but showing tremendous balance. It's one thing to break a tackle, but it's an entirely different thing to stay balanced and continue running forward after breaking the tackle.

That's where he excels.

Now, pass catching is not something Moss is experienced in doing. He has 24 total receptions in four collegiate seasons. But, that's not why they're drafting him. Moss may not get in on the action, too much, as long as Williams is healthy.

Like Williams, though, Moss is also no stranger to injuries. This is not exactly something you want to hear, but Williams has also shown an ability to get past some serious health concerns and proved himself to be a viable starter last year. Of course, he was rewarded with a new contract because of that.

A 3-headed monster of Williams, Moss and Davis looks pretty good on paper.

What do the Cowboys do with Blue and/or Mafah, then? That's a question for Jerry Jones.