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Cowboy Roundup: Defense should be Round 2 priority, Should team go RB in first?

The latest Dallas Cowboys news for Thursday, April 10.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish safety Xavier Watts against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the CFP National Championship.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish safety Xavier Watts against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the CFP National Championship. | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Happy Thursday, Dallas Cowboys Nation. We all got to enjoy a great moment on Wednesday when DeMarvion Overshown officially announced his highly-anticipated jersey number change to No. 0.

Cowboys fans will hope that making history as the first player to wear the number in franchise history won't be the only time he is making his mark.

MORE: Cowboys' DeMarvion Overshown gets 'realistic date' for return to field

Overshown won't be available to play until at least November as he continues his recovery from a devastating knee injury that ended his 2024 NFL campaign, but when "Agent 0" finally returns to the field it's going to be a great moment.

Until then, we have a lot to look forward to, including the NFL Draft.

So, let's get right to it and check out some of the headlines making waves on social media and around the web.


Should Cowboys go RB in first round?

North Carolina Tar Heels running back Omarion Hampton runs for a touchdown.
North Carolina Tar Heels running back Omarion Hampton runs for a touchdown. | Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

The Cowboys are expected to take a running back early on in the NFL Draft, but should they roll the dice with the No. 12 overall pick? Blogging the Boys takes a check on the pulse.


Defense should be Round 2 priority

Defensive back Xavier Watts runs the 40-yard dash during Notre Dame football's Pro Day.
Defensive back Xavier Watts runs the 40-yard dash during Notre Dame football's Pro Day. | MICHAEL CLUBB/SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

InsideTheStar.com takes a look at why the Cowboys should consider taking a defensive player in the second round of the upcoming draft.


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