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Breedingfrenzy'S MOCK DRAFT
RUN ON FEB 23, 2026

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  • Breedingfrenzy DRAFTING FOR THE
    Cowboys
Draft Selections
Caleb Downs Head Shot
PICK: 6 RND: 1 (DAL)
Caleb Downs
S Ohio State
Arvell Reese Head Shot
PICK: 24 RND: 1 (DAL)
Arvell Reese
LB Ohio State
Caden Curry Head Shot
PICK: 112 RND: 4 (DAL)
Caden Curry
DE Ohio State
Keagen Trost Head Shot
PICK: 150 RND: 5 (DAL)
Keagen Trost
OT Missouri
DJ Campbell Head Shot
PICK: 177 RND: 5 (DAL)
DJ Campbell
OG Texas
Josh Moten Head Shot
PICK: 215 RND: 6 (DAL)
Josh Moten
CB Southern Miss
TJ Hall Head Shot
PICK: 221 RND: 7 (DAL)
TJ Hall
CB Iowa
Eli Heidenreich Head Shot
PICK: 225 RND: 7 (DAL)
Eli Heidenreich
WR Navy
Draft Picks Received
Caleb Downs Head Shot
PICK: 6 RND: 1 (CLE)
Caleb Downs
S Ohio State
Arvell Reese Head Shot
PICK: 24 RND: 1 (CLE)
Arvell Reese
LB Ohio State
Draft Picks Traded
Jordyn Tyson Head Shot
PICK: 12 RND: 1 (CLE)
Jordyn Tyson
WR Arizona State
Avieon Terrell Head Shot
PICK: 20 RND: 1 (CLE)
Avieon Terrell
CB Clemson
Players traded away
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Malik Hooker
S
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Terence Steele
OT
Draft Grade — Cowboys
Overall C
ValueB+ NeedB TradesF FutureB-
The Cowboys let Reese fall and pounced. Final grade: C.

The trade table was where it all came apart. The Cowboys shipped out far more than they hauled back, and no amount of spin dresses up the bill. It lands right in the middle: a C, no more, no less.

The Reese pick is the one they will point to when this weekend is judged. They will regret leaving quarterback for another day if the season turns on it.

Reaching for Heidenreich left real value on the table behind him. They went 4 of 8 on their needs, which is most of what a draft is for.

So much rides on Arvell Reese that the real verdict is a season or two away.

Pick Analysis
Pick6 Rnd1 Caleb Downs
In Round 1, Pick 6 they get a centerfielder for the defense. More want than need.
Pick24 Rnd1 Arvell Reese
A top-tier linebacker at a bargain, Arvell Reese in the 24th overall pick, plain and simple. The biggest hole on the depth chart just got a whole lot smaller.
Pick112 Rnd4 Caden Curry
They did well to land Caden Curry in No. 112, just ahead of his grade. It thickens a room that could stand to be thicker.
Pick150 Rnd5 Keagen Trost
Keagen Trost in the Round 5 slot is fair value, right on his grade. They walked in needing this and walked out with it.
Pick177 Rnd5 DJ Campbell
They paid sticker price for DJ Campbell in slot 177, and that is fine. It answers the question that was keeping the coaches up at night.
Pick215 Rnd6 Josh Moten
A tidy little value on Josh Moten in pick No. 215, a step better than break-even. The one spot they could not leave alone, and did not.
Pick221 Rnd7 TJ Hall
TJ Hall at slot 221 is right where the board had him, plain and simple. A glaring weakness, addressed head on.
Pick225 Rnd7 Eli Heidenreich
Eli Heidenreich at the 225th pick is a clear overpay, with better names still on the board. This was priority one on the needs board, and now it is handled.