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Malachi Lawrence, the Cowboys’ 23rd overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, is a raw but explosive edge rusher with serious upside—13 sacks and 17 TFLs in college, plus a breakout senior year earning All-Big 12 honors. His Combine numbers, including the second-fastest 10-yard split and a top-three 40-yard dash, signal elite athleticism. While the transition to the NFL is steep, Dallas is smart to ease him into the rotation alongside Rashan Gary and Donovan Ezeiruaku, giving him time to develop without immediate pressure. The Cowboys even traded back to land him, using the 20th pick to get two fourth-rounders who bolstered the secondary and interior defense. If Lawrence impresses in camp, a starting role could be in his future.

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