Mike Moraitis· Sep 7, 2026
Moraitis projects Week 1 roles for six Cowboys rookies, including Caleb Downs playing mostly slot cornerback, Jaishawn Barham as the LB3 behind starters Dee Winters and DeMarvion Overshown, Drew Shelton as only the No. 2 swing tackle rather than the primary backup, and Camden Brown as the No. 6 receiver and inactive on gameday.
“We still think Dee Winters gets the start next to DeMarvion Overshown, but Barham is going to be involved in the rotation there as the LB3.”
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- Depth Chart CallsDee WintersDallas CowboysSep 7, 2026
Dee Winters to be 1st on the depth chart
“We still think Dee Winters gets the start next to DeMarvion Overshown”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jonathan Bullard to be 4th on the depth chart
“Jonathan Bullard will likely be No. 4 if healthy”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsDrew SheltonDallas CowboysSep 7, 2026
Drew Shelton to be 3rd on the depth chart
“Projected role: No. 2 swing tackle ... we find it hard to believe the Cowboys saw enough in him during the offseason to trust Shelton as the first player off the bench at either tackle spot.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jaishawn Barham to be 3rd on the depth chart
“Barham is going to be involved in the rotation there as the LB3”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsCamden BrownDallas CowboysSep 7, 2026
Camden Brown to be 6th on the depth chart
“This is under the assumption that Brown ... is the No. 6 player on the depth chart at wide receiver behind Jonathan Mingo and KaVontae Turpin.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Malachi Lawrence to be 4th on the depth chart
“Lawrence didn't make much noise this offseason and he's likely no better than fourth at the position behind Rashan Gary, Donovan Ezeiruaku and Von Miller. He may even be No. 5 behind James Houston.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Quinnen Williams to be 1st on the depth chart
“Quinnen Williams, Kenny Clark and Otito Ogbonnia are the top three players at defensive tackle”
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