Malachi Lawrence

The Cowboys signed No. 23 overall pick EDGE Malachi Lawrence to a four-year, $20.22 million contract.

Fantasy Impact

Lawrence will look to help immediately upgrade the pass rush for Dallas. He logged seven sacks in his final collegiate season last year at UCF.

The Dallas Cowboys have selected EDGE Malachi Lawrence with the No. 23 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Fantasy Impact

The Cowboys continue to address their defense with both selections in round one. Lawrence will look to help the pass rush for Dallas, an area that was a struggle at times last season after trading Micah Parsons. The Cowboys go all in on addressing their defense on day one of the NFL Draft.

UCF DE Malachi Lawrence met with 16 NFL teams.

Fantasy Impact

Lawrence reportedly met with the 49ers, Buccaneers, Cardinals, Texans, Chiefs, Colts, Commanders, Dolphins, Jets, Falcons, Raiders, Ravens, Saints, Chargers, Seahawks and Titans. He is likely to be a late round one or early round two selection next week.

UCF EDGE Malachi Lawrence is scheduled to visit the Seahawks, Colts and 49ers this week.

Fantasy Impact

Lawrence ran a 4.52 40 at the Combine. He is scheduled for 16 visits as he continues to draw interest from half the league.