# Cowboys' Top Draft Picks Who Made an Impact | Dallas Cowboys News

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Published: 2026-07-06T21:13:59+00:00
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The Dallas Cowboys’ last decade of first-round picks delivered instant stars and game-changers — from CeeDee Lamb’s explosive receiving dominance to Micah Parsons’ wrecking-ball defense. Ezekiel Elliott redefined the team’s offense as a rookie, Byron Jones became a shutdown corner, and Tyler Smith silenced critics as a Pro Bowl tackle. Leighton Vander Esch flashed elite linebacker potential before injury, while Tyler Booker is emerging as a gritty offensive lineman. These picks didn’t just fill roster holes — they reshaped the Cowboys’ identity on both sides of the ball. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e129ad66ee053ff6

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