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Dallas signed safety Caleb Downs, the Cowboys’ No. 11 overall pick, along with five other draft selections (Jaishawn Barham, Drew Shelton, Devin Moore, LT Overton, and Anthony Smith). Downs is expected to start as a rookie after Dallas traded up to acquire him; the other first-round pick, edge rusher Malachi Lawrence, has yet to sign his rookie deal.
Dallas Cowboys rookies, seven draft picks, 11 undrafted free agents and several tryout players reported to The Star in Frisco to start rookie minicamp. Some returning to The Star after multiple visits (Caleb Downs, Jaishawn Barham) while others are seeing the facility for the first time. Day one included medical checks, meetings and equipment measurements, with Friday and Saturday set for first practices and media sessions as the team builds toward OTAs starting June 1.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says the defense has been rebuilt and should be markedly better, thanks to first‑round picks Caleb Downs and Malachi Lawrence, plus Day Two additions Jaishawn Barham and Dee Winters, as part of a broader plan that includes a prior Quinnen Williams trade and free‑agency moves aimed at a tougher, more physical unit.
With the 92nd overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys selected Jaishawn Barham, a versatile linebacker from Michigan who can line up inside and rush the edge; a four-year starter and Freshman All-American at Michigan, Barham brings tackling ability, pass-rush potential and a high football IQ, though his frame may need bulk to anchor run defense and he could contribute early as a rookie; he is also the first Michigan third-round pick since Jourdan Lewis.
Michigan's defense, especially linebacker Jaishawn Barham, was praised for their dominant performance in a close 30-27 win over Nebraska, while running back Justice Haynes continued his impressive season with over 100 rushing yards, leading to positive remarks from Nebraska coach Matt Rhule. Both teams have a bye week before their next games.