I would love for the Cowboys to get that in the first, but if that player isn’t available, I’m not chasing and overdrafting. I would chase a linebacker archetype this defense has missed for a few years. When the Cowboys’ defense functioned, it was often because he found the unglamorous work. Why Size Matters at MIKE LinebackerSpeed is great, athleticism matters, but if you’re playing MIKE linebacker in the NFL, size still matters. Golday isn’t that size, but at around 6’3”, 240 pounds, he’s close enough to survive inside.

Source: thestar January 20, 2026 17:47 UTC