Cowboys Post Draft 2026 Offensive Depth Chart Prediction

The Cowboys offensive depth chart is where I think things could get more interesting than a few people realize.

We obviously have the locks. Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, Jake Ferguson, and Tyler Smith. That’s the easy part.

The difficult part is figuring out what Dallas does behind the big names. Do they keep three quarterbacks? Do they give Ryan Flournoy a real shot at WR3?

If I was the one building the roster today, I’m leaning into the youngsters. I want upside instead of keeping the safe veteran names just because we know who they are.

The players in bold blue below are my projected 53-man roster.

Cowboys Quarterback Depth Chart

Dak Prescott

Joe Milton III

Sam Howell

I’m keeping three quarterbacks. Having some insurance behind Dak Prescott is a must.

Joe Milton is still the upside guy, but at what point will the experiment be over? The arm talent is real, the athleticism is there, but I don’t know if he can win games right now.

Sam Howell makes the roster because I think if Dak were to go down, this guy would be the starter. He has the experience and can be the “Cooper Rush” game manager type of player.

Cowboys Running Back Depth Chart

Javonte Williams

Jaydon Blue

Malik Davis

Hunter Luepke

Phil Mafah

Israel Abanikanda

Dominic Richardson

The running back room has a clear front-runner in Javonte William, but after that it gets pretty murky.

Jaydon Blue gives the offense some speed and juice, Malik Davis is the reliability, and Hunter Luepke gives the offense a Swiss army knife type of player.

Dominic Richardson is a player I want on the practice squad. He’s an older prospect, but he brings some tools and production from his time in college.

Cowboys Wide Receiver Depth Chart

CeeDee Lamb

George Pickens

Ryan Flournoy

KaVontae Turpin

Jonathan Mingo

Anthony Smith

Marquez Valdes-Scantling

Parris Campbell

Traeshon Holden

Tyle Johnson

Jordan Hudson

Camden Brown

This is where I’m planting my flag. Ryan Flournoy will be WR3.

I think Flournoy proved his worth late in the season with some big-time receptions. You could see him starting to settle in, play faster, and look more comfortable when his number was called.

CeeDee Lamb and Goerge Pickens are without doubt the top two guys.

KaVontae Turpin is a punt returner and gadget guy. Jonathan Mingo is a big body who hasn’t proved anything yet, but still has potential. Anthony Smith makes it because of his size and speed combo.

Jordan Hudson and Camden Brown are practice squad guys right now, but Jordan Hudson could turn some heads in camp.

Cowboys Tight End Depth Chart

Jake Ferguson

Brevyn Spann-Ford

Michael Trigg

Luke Schoonmaker

Princeton Fant

DJ Rogers

This may be the bold move that catches some hate, but I’m over the Luke Schoonmaker experiment. I want a tight end room that gives Dak Prescott some options.

Ferguson is the undeniable starter, Spann-Ford gives the Cowboys a bigger body blocker who can catch, and Michael Trigg is the receiving threat Schoonmaker was supposed to be.

Cowboys Offensive Line Depth Chart

Tyle Smith

Tyler Guyton

Cooper Beebe

Tyler Booker

Terence Steele

TJ Bass

Nate Thomas

Drew Shelton

Ajani Cornelius

Matt Hennessy

Trevor Keegan

Macellus Johnson

Nick Leverette

Sidney Fugar

Shiyazh Pete

I’m keeping eight offensive linemen to go deeper at other positions. I know nine is the normal number to keep, but I like the extra spot on the defense.

TJ Bass, Nate Thomas, and Drew Shelton give some position flex to help fill the gap with one less player.

Cowboys Special Teams Depth Chart

Brandon Aubrey

Bryan Anger

Trent Sieg

No drama here. Brandon Aubrey is the kicker, Bryan Anger is the punter, and Trent Sieg is the long snapper.

This is the easiest group to figure out on the entire depth chart.

Offensive Practice Squad Targets

These are the offensive players I would like to see get picked up on the practice squad after cuts:

Dominic Richardson

Phil Mafah

Jordan Hudson

Camden Brown

DJ Rogers

Princeton Fant

Sidney Fugar

Ajani Cornelius

Shiyazh Pete

This group gives Dallas developmental depth at the right spots and several of the UDFAs. I didn’t include Traeshon Holden because he is going on a couple of years and hasn’t made much of an impact. Phil Mafah could very easily make the 53, but as of now he’s a practice squad player.