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ARLINGTON, TX – APRIL 26: The Dallas Cowboys logo is seen on a video board during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington\/Getty Images) <\/p>\n
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania – The 2026 NFL Draft is here, and the Cowboys will have multiple opportunities to improve their team in the first round.<\/p>\n
What we know:<\/p>\n
The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft begins at 7 p.m. tonight.<\/p>\n
The Cowboys have two first round picks: their own pick, which comes in at No. 12, and the Green Bay Packers’ pick, which comes in at No. 20. Dallas acquired the Packers’ pick in last year’s Micah Parsons trade.<\/p>\n
When will the picks happen? <\/p>\n
Based on past NFL Drafts, the No. 12 pick is likely to happen around 8:20 p.m. central, and the No. 20 pick is likely to come in after 9 p.m. central.<\/p>\n
When do the Cowboys’ rivals pick? <\/p>\n
Two of the Cowboys’ rivals have a combined three top 10 picks in this year’s NFL Draft.<\/p>\n
The New York Giants hold the No. 5 and No. 10 selections, having acquired the latter in a trade with the Cincinnati Bengals last weekend for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence.<\/p>\n
The Washington Commanders hold the No. 7 pick. The Philadelphia Eagles will make their selection at No. 23 overall.<\/p>\n
The Source: Information in this story comes from NFL.com.<\/p>\n
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