Cowboys draft focus heats up with two 2026 first-round picks: No. 9 targets Auburn edge Keldric Faulk as a Parsons successor; No. 26 adds Washington wideout Denzel Boston, a 6-4 outside target with big-ball skills. Dallas’ long-term needs span CB, EDGE, DT, LB, RB, WR, with Pickens’ future uncertain and Boston offering immediate red-zone upside. Week 5 vs Jets serves as a live test of depth and strategic vision for this rebuild.

The blueprint hinges on pairing elite front-seven pressure with a bigger perimeter threat, reshaping both dynasty and redraft dynamics for Cowboys assets in coming seasons. Faulk’s athletic ceiling and Boston’s size-already-predictable production could redefine Dallas’ offense and defense, even before free agency moves.

Bruce Pearl's retirement drew praise from Jabari Smith Jr., who credited Pearl with transforming his game and Auburn's program. Smith called Pearl a legend and a great person, and expressed happiness for him and his family as Pearl steps away.

The piece highlights Pearl's impact on recruiting and player development, including four Tigers who became first-round picks. It notes Smith's leap to the NBA with Houston, signaling Pearl's lasting influence as Auburn's program moves forward.