Did you notice that in the history of the draft, the first round has been held on April 23 three times? And in those three years, the first pick for the @dallascowboys has been Troy Aikman (1989), DeMarcus Ware (2005) and CeeDee Lamb (2020)? Let's keep the streak going in 2026!
Thirty-six years ago today, the Cowboys would draft the NFL's all-time leading rusher. @EmmittSmith22's laundry list of records and awards eventually landed him in the @dallascowboys Ring of Honor and the @ProFootballHOF. He was featured on the May 1990 Dallas Cowboys Weekly.
The first day of the 1999 draft was held on this date, and of the Cowboys' three picks, the best of the bunch was a third-round linebacker out of Texas A&M, Dat Nguyen, who is 16th in team history with 665 tackles. As Bill Parcells said, Nguyen was a "football-playing dude."
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Condolences to the family of John Fitzgerald, who passed away yesterday morning. You long-time fans will remember he was the starting center for one of the NFL's best offenses from 1973-80. He remains a part of the great lineage of centers who have played for the @dallascowboys!
Some think (or maybe hope!) the Cowboys will try to move up and grab linebacker Sonny Styles in the upcoming draft. Here's our scouting report on him from @Kyle_Youmans. Find this and much more in the 2026 @dallascowboys Draft Guide. Get yours now at https://t.co/ql33vQ3aHU
Our April 1978 cover heralding Gil Brandt as the V.P. of the Draft. He selected Dennis Thurman in the 11th round that year, who as the leader of "Thurman's Thieves" had 36 career interceptions (4th all-time in team history). https://t.co/fIqwxvEkqD
On this day in 1938, Don Meredith was born. He was a three-time Pro Bowler, the 1966 Bert Bell Award winner and is in the @dallascowboys Ring of Honor. But as the first face of the franchise, he was perhaps better known for his larger-than-life personality. The great Dandy Don!
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Here's the cover of our first draft recap magazine back in April of 1976, featuring Wyoming cornerback Aaron Kyle with Tom Landry, and our current draft preview cover. Get yours now at https://t.co/ql33vQ3aHU.
How big is the 2026 NFL Draft for the Dallas Cowboys? With two first-round picks, this yearโs annual event could truly change the history of this storied franchise. Which means it's time to get your hands on the OFFICIAL 2026 @dallascowboys Draft Guide! https://t.co/ql33vQ3aHU
You've seen them on the Netflix special, now check them out in the 2025 @DCCheerleaders yearbook. Print and digital editions available at https://t.co/ql33vQ3aHU
Just in time for this Thanksgiving weekend, our 2025 Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Yearbook is here. Get the holidays started off right with a print or digital copy today! https://t.co/ql33vQ3Ixs
The season is fast approaching. Get scouting reports on every Cowboys player, our annual season preview and, of course, the always popular schedule poster. Get your 2025 @dallascowboys Training Camp Preview today. Visit https://t.co/ql33vQ3aHU now!
The Cowboys are taking the field today for the first official practice of the 2025 training camp, which means you better have your @dallascowboys Training Camp Preview for scouting reports, position battles and more. Get yours now at @CowboysProShop: https://t.co/rYupsBdKXh