OVERPAY: Will The Dallas Cowboys Need To OVERPAY For Pick No. 6? | Mock Draft Trade!

In this episode of Locked On Cowboys, hosts Marcus Mosher and Landon McCool explore a mock draft scenario where the Dallas Cowboys trade up from pick 12 to pick 6 with the Cleveland Browns, surrendering their 20th pick and receiving the Browns' 70th pick in return. The discussion centers on whether such a move—requiring significant draft capital—would be justified given the talent available at the top of the board. With key defensive prospects like Arvel Reese, Sonny Stiles, and David Bailey already off the board, the only remaining top-tier defensive players are Caleb Downs and Mansoor Delane. The hosts debate whether the Cowboys should prioritize securing a 'difference maker' at pick 6 despite the steep cost, ultimately concluding that the trade devalues their draft capital and leads to suboptimal selections. They express skepticism about overpaying for a top-6 pick unless landing one of the elite defensive players, arguing that the trade would only be worth it if one of those blue-chip talents is available. The episode ends with a realistic mock draft outcome: Delane at 6, Anthony Hill at 70, and Dante Corleone at 92—seen as a solid but not ideal result. The hosts emphasize that while the trade is plausible given rumors, it comes at a high cost and risks undermining long-term draft value. They argue that staying at 12 or 20 would allow for better value picks like Hakeem Mesidor or Cassius Howell, and that the trade only makes sense if it secures a true franchise-altering talent. The episode also highlights the importance of draft capital preservation and the dangers of overpaying in a competitive draft environment. Ultimately, the takeaway is that while the urgency to land a top defensive player is real, the cost of moving up to six may not be worth the return.