Cowboys draft picks in 2025, 2026 and beyond: Full list
By Jerry Trotta
The 2025 offseason will be pivotal to the short- and long-term future of the Dallas Cowboys. Spending big in free agency will serve as an immediate band-aid, but it goes without saying the Cowboys need a strong showing in the NFL Draft to boost their odds of making a deep playoff run.
The Cowboys' 2023 draft class will hopefulyl rebound in year two. Fortunately, their 2024 class could be the best one yet under Mike McCarthy.
First- and third-round picks Tyler Guyton and Cooper Beebe are expected to start at left tackle and center, respectively. Meanwhile, second-rounder Marshawn Kneeland and fourth-rounder Marist Liufau are excellent building blocks for Mike Zimmer on the defensive side of the ball.
It's important for the Cowboys to stack productive draft classes. It's the perfect formula to building a sustained winning product on the field. With that in mind, here's a look at Dallas' ammunition in the future.
List of Cowboys 2025 Draft Picks
- Own first-round pick
- Own second-round pick
- Own third-round pick
- Own fourth-round pick
- Own fifth-round pick
- 5th Round Pick (compensatory)
- 5th Round Pick (compensatory)
- 5th Round Pick (compensatory)
- Own sixth-round pick (original)
- 6th Round Pick (compensatory)
The Cowboys are projected to receive a league-high four compensatory picks for the losses they sustained in free agency, per Over The Cap. Tyron Smith, Dorance Armstrong and Tyler Biadasz will each fetch Dallas a fifth-round pick, while Tony Pollard is expected to fetch a sixth-rounder.
The 2025 pool of picks is unscathed thus far, though many Cowboys fans wouldn't hate to see the pool dwindle some in the name of making an all-in move before the 2024 season. Based on recent history, we venture to say the Cowboys won't have all seven picks come April 2025.
If there's a trade to be made for a high-profile WR or game-breaking DT, Dallas should absolutely explore it. As we noted earlier, the 2024 season could be the final season for numerous longtime Cowboys if the team falls short again.
List of Cowboys 2026 Draft Picks
- Own first-round pick
- Own second-round pick
- Own third-round pick
- Own fourth-round pick
- Own fifth-round pick
- Own sixth-round pick
- Own seventh-round pick
The Cowboys haven't yet made any moves that will impact their 2026 selections. However, that could change if they become buyers at the 2024 trade deadline and identify a player that is worth parting with future draft capital.
List of Cowboys 2027 Draft Picks
- Own first-round pick
- Own second-round pick
- Own third-round pick
- Own fourth-round pick
- Own fifth-round pick
- Own sixth-round pick
- Own seventh-round pick
It's frightening to think this far into the future (will Mike McCarthy still be the head coach?), but it's currently business as usual regarding the Cowboys' 2027 draft picks.
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