The Dallas Cowboys have received high praise for the team's haul in the 2026 NFL Draft , with a heavy focus on improving the defense at every level. Dallas spent five of its seven picks on the defensive side of the ball, which has generated most of the attention. Ohio State All-American Caleb Downs is the highlight of the rookie class, but another Big Ten standout could prove to be a major steal for the Cowboys. In the fourth round, Dallas made its first pick on offense, adding Penn State Nittany Lions offensive tackle Drew Shelton . The 6-foot-5, 313-pound Shelton allowed just one sack on 342 pass blocks in 2025 and has two seasons as a full-time starter under his belt. Because of his experience at an elite level, the Cowboys believe they may have landed one of the biggest steals in the draft and even had coaches campaigning to take him in Day 2. Drew Shelton Comes With High Ceiling Penn State Nittany Lions offensive lineman Drew Shelton against the Boise State Broncos during the Fiesta Bowl | Mark J.…