"Cowboys VP of player personnel Will McClay stated that executives from four other teams called to inform him Dallas took their Day 1 target off the board with the Lawrence selection."
"Over the course of his four-year tenure at Central Florida, Lawrence emerged as one of the country's top pass rushers, posting 19.5 sacks and 27.5 tackles for loss from 2023-25."
"WFAA's Ed Werder adds he 'knows for certain' Lawrence would have still been a first-rounder if the Cowboys had taken another player at No. 23."
"During the first season after trading away Micah Parsons, the Cowboys posted 35 sacks, ranking 24th in the NFL, highlighting the need for improved pass rush."
The Cowboys selected safety Caleb Downs at No. 11 and edge rusher Malachi Lawrence at No. 23 during the draft. Downs was targeted after falling out of the top 10, while Lawrence added depth to the pass rush. Cowboys VP Will McClay noted that other teams had identified Lawrence as a Day 1 target. Lawrence had a successful college career at Central Florida, posting 19.5 sacks and 27.5 tackles for loss. His selection addresses the Cowboys' need for improved defensive production after a lackluster previous season.
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