Cody Warren

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Cody Warren is a sports journalist at InsideTheStar.com, where he has published 302 articles reaching over 1 million readers. He is a Law Enforcement Officer with nearly 20 years of professional service across multiple assignments, bringing investigative rigor and a commitment to factual accuracy to his Dallas Cowboys coverage.

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Christen Miller, Georgia draft prospect, walking the sideline in a red Bulldogs uniform before the game.

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

The “Hear Me Out” Part of the 2026 NFL Draft Big Board

These 10 players sit just outside my top 30 draft prospects, and a few of these rankings are probably going to need an explanation.…

April 14, 2026, 8:00 am

Jordyn Tyson draft prospect stands on the field for Arizona State in a white jersey and gold pants, wearing No. 0 during game action.

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

The “You Ranked Them Where” Part of the 2026 NFL Draft Bid Board

Part 4 of my 2026 NFL Draft Big Board series gets into prospects 21–30, and this is where the board starts feeling even more…

April 13, 2026, 8:00 am

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

2026 NFL Draft Big Board: Prospects 11-20

Part 3 of my 2026 NFL Draft Big Board series gets into prospects 11–20, and this is where the board starts showing more personality.…

April 12, 2026, 6:00 am

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

2026 NFL Draft Big Board: Prospects 6-10

Part 2 of my 2026 NFL Draft Big Board series shifts to prospects 6-10, and this part of the board might say as much about how I see this class as the…

April 11, 2026, 6:00 am

Kenny Moore II jogs across the field before an NFL game in the Colts’ white uniform, wearing blue gloves and a dark visor under stadium lights.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Kenny Moore Could be the Answer at Slot Corner for the Cowboys in 2026

Kenny Moore might be exactly the kind of move the Cowboys should be looking at right now. When I saw the report the Indianapolis Colts and Kenny Moore are open to finding…

April 10, 2026, 10:00 am

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

2026 NFL Draft Big Board: Top 5 Prospects

From Fernando Mendoza to Mansoor Delane, here’s how I rank the top 10 players in the 2026 NFL Draft class two weeks before draft night. I think the 2026 NFL Draft boards…

April 10, 2026, 6:00 am

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

The Dallas Cowboys Should Target All-Pro Factories in 2026 NFL Draft

Dallas Cowboys draft picks should come from schools that keep producing elite NFL players. I’m not saying the Cowboys should draft helmets, but I care where a prospect comes from. The standard…

April 9, 2026, 8:00 am

Dexter Lawrence reacts during a game in a white New York Giants road uniform as he moves across the field.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Dallas Cowboys Need to Go Full Madden Franchise Mode for Dexter Lawrence

Dexter Lawrence wants out of New York and that leads me to this. Every Cowboy fan knows that moment in Madden Franchise mode when you stare at the roster for a few…

April 7, 2026, 6:00 am

Avieon Terrell lines up in Clemson’s secondary before the snap during a home game at Death Valley.

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

2026 NFL Draft Prospects: Cowboys Can Strike Gold With Forgotten Corner Avieon Terrell

When Cowboys fans talk cornerbacks in the 2026 NFL Draft, Avieon Terrell has been forgotten amid the Mansoor Delane and Jermod McCoy hype. I get it, those two are the hot names…

April 6, 2026, 8:00 am

NFL International Player Pathway prospect poses in training gear during a studio portrait for the NFL’s global development program.

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

Cowboys Need to Keep an Eye on 2 International Pathway Players

The Dallas Cowboys should not be unfamiliar with the international pathway program as they have used it in the past and seen first hand from a team in the division what can…

April 5, 2026, 6:00 am

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

10 For 10: Cowboys 10 Most Epic Draft Mistakes Over the Last 10 Years

I think it’s fair to say the Dallas Cowboys have drafted well enough over the last 10 years to avoid being called a disaster. I also believe it’s fair to say some…

April 4, 2026, 8:00 am

Tyler Guyton stands on the field for the Dallas Cowboys before the snap

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Tyler Guyton Has One Job For the Cowboys in 2026

Tyler Guyton has one job next season. The young left tackle needs to start settling in on the left side of the offensive line. I know several fans are ready to just…

April 3, 2026, 6:00 am

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

Schottenheimer’s “Evolve” Comments Boosts Eli Heidenreich as a 2026 Sleeper

I love players like Eli Heidenreich more than most people. It’s not because they are perfect prospects, but once you get into Day 3 you don’t look for perfect anyway. I like…

April 2, 2026, 8:00 am

Dallas Cowboys Mock Draft target Peter Woods in Clemson white uniform before kickoff

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

2026 Cowboys Mock Draft Trade Changes Everything

This Cowboys mock draft trade changes everything because moving from No.12 would force Dallas to build depth, defense, and upside instead of one star pick. This Cowboys mock draft focuses on the…

April 2, 2026, 6:00 am

Jermod McCoy, Tennessee defensive back, walks off the field in an orange Volunteers uniform after a home game victory.

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

2026 NFL Draft Prospect Jermod McCoy Had Himself a Pro Day

2026 NFL Draft prospect Jermod McCoy showed out at the University of Tennessee Pro Day. Did it put him on the radar for the Dallas Cowboys? I think it should have, but…

April 1, 2026, 6:00 am

Dexter Coakley lines up for the Dallas Cowboys before the snap, highlighting the undersized but explosive frame that makes him a common comparison point for modern linebackers.

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

Cowboys Legend Dexter Coakley the Comp for 2026 Draft Prospects

Stacking two 2026 NFL Draft prospects next to Dexter Coakley gets interesting fast when you look at size, production, and athletic profile. The football world is not debating Dexter Coakley, Taurean York,…

March 30, 2026, 6:00 am

Dallas Cowboys defensive changes shown through Arizona Cardinals defender No. 34 reacting on the field.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Cowboys 2026 Defensive Identity is Changing

I wanted to see if the Cowboys’ defensive rebuild actually changed the shape of the roster, not just the names on the transaction wire. So I went through the current Cowboys roster,…

March 29, 2026, 6:00 am

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

Dallas Cowboys Top 30 Visits Reveal Some Draft Clues

I think when people start looking at the Dallas Cowboys top 30 visits and Dallas Day visits, they go to the big names. I can’t say I’m not guilty of this either.…

March 28, 2026, 6:00 am

Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer stands on the sideline during warmups, wearing a navy visor and blue team shirt with a focused expression.

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

Brian Schottenheimer Opened the Door for Offense in 2026 NFL Draft

Brain Schottenheimer spoke to a reporter at the University of Texas Pro Day and had some comments that told me the Cowboys will draft offense in the first round if players fall.…

March 27, 2026, 8:00 am

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

Daniel Jeremiah Just Dropped a Major Hint About the Cowboys at No.12

When Daniel Jeremiah started talking about the Cowboys at pick 12 on 105.3 The Fan, I think he gave us the clearest clue yet about how this board might actually fall for…

March 26, 2026, 8:00 am

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

Jermod McCoy: Fallback Plan or the Cowboys’ Real Target?

One corner is not being talked about enough; Jermod McCoy seems to have fallen behind Mansoor Delane. Especially after the LSU Pro Day when Delane put on a show. Jermod McCoy might…

March 25, 2026, 8:00 am

LSU defensive back Mansoor Delane walks on the field before kickoff under the stadium lights.

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

Did Mansoor Delane Run Away From the Cowboys’ 2026 Draft Pick?

After watching Mansoor Delane’s LSU Pro Day, one thing kept popping into my head. He didn’t run all the way out of Dallas’ draft range, but he ran out of the easy…

March 24, 2026, 8:00 am

Miami Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks jogs on the field in a white uniform during an NFL game.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Cowboys Linked to 2 Linebackers: Who is the Best Fit?

The Cowboys need linebacker help and two names keep coming up in the trade rumor mill. I like Azeez Al-Shaair, he brings energy, an edge, and he feels like the kind of…

March 23, 2026, 6:00 am

Dak Prescott reacts during a Dallas Cowboys game as debate continues over Dak Prescott and bad defenses

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Dak Prescott Isn’t Why the Cowboys Haven’t Won It All

Over the years, every time the Cowboys have fallen short, I already know where the conversation is going. Dak Prescott. Is this the easy answer for many? The simple answer is “yes”,…

March 22, 2026, 6:00 am

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Cody Warren

The “Hear Me Out” Part of the 2026 NFL Draft Big Board

The “You Ranked Them Where” Part of the 2026 NFL Draft Bid Board

2026 NFL Draft Big Board: Prospects 11-20

2026 NFL Draft Big Board: Prospects 6-10

Kenny Moore Could be the Answer at Slot Corner for the Cowboys in 2026

2026 NFL Draft Big Board: Top 5 Prospects

The Dallas Cowboys Should Target All-Pro Factories in 2026 NFL Draft

Dallas Cowboys Need to Go Full Madden Franchise Mode for Dexter Lawrence

2026 NFL Draft Prospects: Cowboys Can Strike Gold With Forgotten Corner Avieon Terrell

Cowboys Need to Keep an Eye on 2 International Pathway Players

10 For 10: Cowboys 10 Most Epic Draft Mistakes Over the Last 10 Years

Tyler Guyton Has One Job For the Cowboys in 2026

Schottenheimer’s “Evolve” Comments Boosts Eli Heidenreich as a 2026 Sleeper

2026 Cowboys Mock Draft Trade Changes Everything

2026 NFL Draft Prospect Jermod McCoy Had Himself a Pro Day

Cowboys Legend Dexter Coakley the Comp for 2026 Draft Prospects

Cowboys 2026 Defensive Identity is Changing

Dallas Cowboys Top 30 Visits Reveal Some Draft Clues

Brian Schottenheimer Opened the Door for Offense in 2026 NFL Draft

Daniel Jeremiah Just Dropped a Major Hint About the Cowboys at No.12

Jermod McCoy: Fallback Plan or the Cowboys’ Real Target?

Did Mansoor Delane Run Away From the Cowboys’ 2026 Draft Pick?

Cowboys Linked to 2 Linebackers: Who is the Best Fit?

Dak Prescott Isn’t Why the Cowboys Haven’t Won It All

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