The Dallas Cowboys added seven players during the 2026 NFL draft, including two picks in the opening round. At No. 11 overall, they took Ohio State safety Caleb Downs after trading up one pick. They then traded back from No. 20 to No. 23 with the Philadelphia Eagles , which is where they added UCF defensive end Malachi Lawrence. Downs has yet to have a number assigned, and will have to negotiate to get his collegiate number , which is No. 2. Currently, free agent addition Cobie Durant has that jersey assigned to him. As for Lawrence, he's going to have a fresh start with his number. Malachi Lawrence gets his number BYU Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier throws over the reach of UCF Knights defensive end Malachi Lawrence. | Rob Gray-Imagn Images On Sunday, a picture of Lawrence sitting in front of his new locker, and the No. 57 can be seen next to his name. This will be a shift for Lawrence, who wore No. 51 while playing for UCF.β¦