trading up into the top 5 <\/a>to land Bailey and addressing their own pass rush deficiencies. The Commanders are less likely to look at an EDGE rusher, but it wouldn\u2019t be out of the question. At best, they have one of the best edge rushing duos and at worst, it\u2019s insurance in case Odafe Oweh isn\u2019t quite the big addition they thought.\u00a0<\/p>\nS Caleb Downs, Ohio State![\"Caleb](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/01knwnh05rtkz562b1jw.jpg\" "\\"Caleb")
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Caleb Downs | Adam Cairns\/Columbus Dispatch \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/p>\n
Why Caleb Downs might be the biggest wild card is because the Cowboys have expressed interest in Downs and the Commanders need to improve their secondary. Downs\u2019 versatility as both a coverage and box safety is why both teams could be very aggressive in landing him. If Dallas wants to land Downs, they\u2019d most likely have to get ahead of the Commanders.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing as the Cowboys have two first-round picks and would probably need to come up off of it to move up, Dallas has to decide how important Downs would be to their championship aspirations. I don\u2019t think they\u2019ll want to move up that high just for Downs, especially if Bain or Bailey is there.\u00a0<\/p>\n
LB Sonny Styles, Ohio State![\"Sonny](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/01knwe9tsfhy8mj5qqmg.jpg\" "\\"Sonny")
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The New York Giants are mocked to land Styles per Williams, but the Dallas Cowboys could view him as the perfect solution to their revolving door of linebackers over the past few years. Dallas traded for Logan Wilson at the trade deadline last year and ultimately didn\u2019t re-sign him. He\u2019s since retired. Styles might not have the versatility of Arvell Reese and play both on the line and in coverage, but he\u2019s certainly good enough to be a top 5 pick.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Dallas will probably focus on addressing their need for an elite pass rusher if they trade up. But if Kansas City or any other team moves into position to take Bailey and Bain, Styles could be an option. The Commanders did land Leo Chanel during their spending spree in free agency so it\u2019s not as pressing of a need, but having someone like Styles as a long term option could work out for a Commanders team that needs reinforcements on defense.\u00a0<\/p>\n
CB Mansoor Delane, LSU![\"Mansoor](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/01knwebtpa9cjpdrrsez.jpg\" "\\"Mansoor")
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Mansoor Delane | Ken Ruinard \/ USA Today Network South Carolina \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/p>\n
Mansoor Delane is the best defensive back in this draft in my opinion. The Commanders and Cowboys both need to improve their cornerback rooms, so if the draft gets wonky from what most mock drafts have, if Delane is there after the Commanders pick, the Cowboys would be wise to consider taking him. Delane could end up with the Kansas City Chiefs, Cincinnati Bengals or Miami Dolphins.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Commanders might be interested in Delane too because outside of a pass rusher and cornerback, they don\u2019t have many other glaring needs on defense, which is why Delane could be an option. Dallas needs reinforcements after things got so bad with Trevon Diggs; they released him before last season ended. Shavon Revel Jr. needs a little more time and Da\u2019Ron Bland just needs to stay healthy. That\u2019s why Delane could be in play for both squads.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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