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Rumors Link Cowboys to Aggressive Trade Up for Texas Tech Edge David Bailey

Fresh reporting ties Dallas to a move for the pass rusher pending Arizona's decision at No. 3.

Overview

  • Draft analyst Todd McShay said Friday there is “a lot of buzz” that Dallas could try to jump from No. 12 to No. 3 to select David Bailey.
  • McShay also said Arizona may trade down from the third pick, creating the path Dallas would need to target an early pass rusher.
  • Bailey visited the Cardinals, Chiefs, and Cowboys this week, and he is widely projected as a top-10 pick after posting 14.5 sacks and a standout Combine.
  • Outlets floated price tags for a move up, including packages such as No. 12 plus additional picks to reach No. 3, and a separate mock sending No. 12 and future seconds to reach No. 6, though no deal is in place.
  • Dallas’ interest tracks with need after a last-ranked scoring defense in 2025 and the Micah Parsons trade, and the draft runs April 23–25 in Pittsburgh.