Overview
- Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey is now widely projected as a top‑five pick, with mocks linking him to teams as high as the Cardinals at No. 3 and citing his 14.5 sacks in 2025 as proof of early impact.
- ESPN's Matt Miller and Jordan Reid report the Cowboys could try to move up to No. 6 with the Browns, following earlier scenarios from The Athletic and Todd McShay that pictured a leap to No. 3 for Bailey.
- Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said he will entertain moving up or down, but local analysts warn against spending both first‑rounders for one pass rusher and note that a No. 12‑plus‑third offer for No. 3 is unrealistic without No. 20.
- Beyond Dallas, ESPN's Bill Barnwell outlined a Bears trade package to jump to No. 11 with Miami for an elite edge if one slips, while reporting and odds pieces say the Giants at No. 5 are weighing defensive targets such as Sonny Styles or Caleb Downs.
- Multiple outlets expect a trade‑heavy first round due to a strong defensive class and thinner late‑round depth, a setup that could push teams to pay more to secure top edge rushers like Bailey early.