How did fans react to the Dallas Cowboys’ NFL draft haul?
The 2026 NFL draft is over, and the Dallas Cowboys added seven players to the franchise, including first-round pick Caleb Downs, a safety from Ohio State.
The Cowboys were focused on improving their defense, with five of their seven picks coming on that side of the ball.
How did fans and pundits react to the Cowboys’ draft selections?
Dallas is not playing about upgrading their defense this draft, and I’m all here for it.
— SSN - Dallas Cowboys (@SSN_Cowboys) April 25, 2026
Welcome to Dallas, LT Overton! ⭐️
He becomes the 22nd Defensive End to be drafted out of @AlabamaFTBL @SSN_Alabama 🤝🐘 pic.twitter.com/LCZ6nlug23
The Cowboys are smoking this draft .. Fun Part .. Christian Parker building a defense thats gonna show ya'll quick we need offensive tackles dont hit me in july I cant help you 😂 pic.twitter.com/JctQ3D8V1T
— J Tuck (@jtuck151) April 25, 2026
"The [Dallas Cowboys] are not only going to win the division, they're going to be a legitimate Super Bowl contender."@PriscoCBS 👀 pic.twitter.com/UkzLUsPLig
— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) April 24, 2026
"You cannot do better than the Dallas Cowboys did with their first pick! That's as good as you can do... He is an incredible Ed Reed level player."@colincowherd thinks the Cowboys got the steal of the draft in Caleb Downs pic.twitter.com/BKLov7Yv20
— Herd w/Colin Cowherd (@TheHerd) April 24, 2026
Something is changing in the Dallas Cowboys front office. These moves, this willingness, I’m HERE for it. pic.twitter.com/QS7hvjTv0i
— DakMuse (@DakMuse4) April 25, 2026
LOVE it https://t.co/xakTTXhoJy
— John Owning (@JohnOwning) April 25, 2026
🗣️ "CALEB DOWNS IS THE BEST PLAYER IN THE DRAFT AND I DON'T CARE ABOUT POSITION! THIS IS GIGANTIC FOR THE DALLAS COWBOYS!"
— Speakeasy (@speakeasytlkshw) April 24, 2026
– @EmmanuelAcho is ELATED to see Caleb Downs go to the Dallas Cowboys noting he could start on any NFL roster!
WE ARE LIVE RIGHT ⬇️ https://t.co/VgPAc0vVAR pic.twitter.com/jCenzMfzWb