Cowboys Select UCF Edge Rusher Malachi Lawrence 23rd Overall

The Dallas Cowboys selected UCF edge rusher Malachi Lawrence with the 23rd overall pick following a trade-down with the Philadelphia Eagles. A three-year starter at UCF, Lawrence tallied 20 sacks and 28 tackles for loss during his collegiate career. He is expected to bolster the Cowboys' pass rush, with fans and analysts closely monitoring his potential impact on the team's defensive front as part of the team's broader first-round trade strategy.