COWBOYS SQUAD SHOW: The countdown is on for the Cowboys with one week to go until the NFL Draft.

As the NFL Draft approaches, the Locked On Cowboys podcast dives deep into the latest speculation surrounding the Dallas Cowboys' potential move up to pick No. 6. Hosts Ross Jackson, Jeff Higgs, Landon McCool, and former Cowboys coach Glenn Stretch-Smith analyze the growing consensus among top mock drafters—Kuyper, McShay, and Brugler—all predicting the Cowboys will trade up for linebacker Sonny Stiles. While the hosts acknowledge this could be a coordinated rumor or due diligence rather than a confirmed plan, they emphasize the strategic value of trading up given the draft’s lack of elite talent at the top. The discussion explores potential trade structures, including using multiple picks and future assets, and evaluates the Cowboys’ need for a high-impact linebacker who can call defenses and contribute immediately. The team’s flexibility in both trading up and down is highlighted, especially with multiple teams likely looking to move back. The episode also touches on under-the-radar needs like tight end and running back, the importance of special teams versatility, and the broader draft landscape shaped by financial value and position scarcity. Finally, updates on Brandon Aubrey’s pending offer sheet and George Pickens’ lack of trade interest are discussed, reinforcing the Cowboys’ strong leverage in contract negotiations.