No position has been discussed more on the Dallas roster this offseason, and yet the group probably won’t see a lot of change in personnel. If that’s the case, it’s a good thing for the Cowboys, who entered free agency with George Pickens getting the much-expected franchise tag of $28 million for the 2026 season. The Cowboys and Pickens both prefer a long-term contract gets signed before the start of the season. That would give the dynamic 24-year-old receiver long-term financial stability past the 2026 campaign while also giving the Cowboys a chance to structure a contract that can spread out the cost and allow the team flexibility to sign others this offseason. Either way, Pickens is expected to be with Dallas, pairing up alongside CeeDee Lamb as arguably the best 1-2 punch at wideout in the league. And with the Cowboys also having KaVontae Turpin under contract as well as Ryan Flournoy, who seems eager for a breakout season, there shouldn’t be a huge need at receiver in the draft. Then again, the Cowboys will never turn their backs on acquiring playmakers, especially if a Pickens deal is not completed by the draft. In that scenario, they would have to at least address the position for depth, knowing there could be changes in the near future. – Nick Eatman
2026 Dallas Cowboys Draft Guide
2026 Dallas Cowboys Draft Guide
2026 NFL Draft Wide Receiver Prospects
2026 Wide Receiver Draft Rankings
| Prospect Rankings | School |
|---|---|
| 1. Jordyn Tyson | Arizona State |
| 2. Carnell Tate | Ohio State |
| 3. Makai Lemon | USC |
| 4. Chris Bell | Louisville |
| 5. Denzel Boston | Washington |
| 6. KC Concepcion | Texas A&M |
| 7. Zachariah Branch | Georgia |
| 8. Chris Brazzell II | Tennessee |
| 9. Ja’Kobi Lane | USC |
| 10. Elijah Sarratt | Indiana |
| 11. Germie Bernard | Alabama |
| 12. Antonio Williams | Clemson |
| 13. Malachi Fields | Notre Dame |
| 14. Omar Cooper Jr. | Indiana |
| 15. Brenen Thompson | Mississippi State |
| 16. Josh Cameron | Baylor |
| 17. Deion Burks | Oklahoma |
| 18. Bryce Lance | North Dakota State |
| 19. Eric Rivers | Georgia Tech |
| 20. Chase Roberts | BYU |
| 21.Kevin Coleman Jr. | Missouri |
| 22. Skyler Bell | UConn |
| 23. Aaron Anderson | LSU |
| 24. Ted Hurst | Georgia State |
| 25. CJ Daniels | Miami |
| 26. Malik Benson | Oregon |
| 27. Caleb Douglas | Texas Tech |
| 28. Reggie Virgil | Texas Tech |
| 29. Jordan Hudson | SMU |
| 30. Lewis Bond | Boston College |
| 31. De’Zhaun Stribling | Ole Miss |
| 32. Trebor Pena | Penn State |
| 33. Barion Brown | LSU |
| 34. J. Michael Sturdivant | Florida |
| 35. Dane Key | Nebraska |
| 36. Caullin Lacy | Louisville |
| 37. Kaden Wetjen | Iowa |
| 38. Zavion Thomas | LSU |
| 39. Vinny Anthony II | Wisconsin |
| 40. Dillon Bell | Georgia |
| 41. E. Henderson Jr. | Kansas |
| 42. Anthony Smith | East Carolina |
| 43. Colbie Young | Georgia |
| 44. Jalen Walthall | Incarnate Word |
| 45. Chris Hilton Jr. | LSU |
| 46. Harrison Wallace III | Ole Miss |
| 47. Kendrick Law | Kentucky |
| 48. Jeff Caldwell | Cincinnati |
| 49. Eric McAlister | TCU |
| 50. Donaven McCulley | Michigan |
| 51. Jalil Farooq | Maryland |
| 52. JoJo Earle | UNLV |
| 53. Noah Thomas | Georgia |
| 54. Jerand Bradley | Kansas State |
| 55. Rara Thomas | Troy |
| 56. E.J. Williams Jr. | Indiana |
| 57. Christian Leary | Western Michigan |
| 58. Squirrel White | Florida State |
| 59. Agiye Hall | Texas |
| 60. Jared Brown | South Carolina |












