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Owner Jerry Jones of the Dallas Cowboys attends training camp at River Ridge Complex on July 24, 2021 in Oxnard, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys have had a solid but under-the-radar NFL offseason thus far.
Heading into the 2026 offseason, many expected the Cowboys to pursue a blockbuster move. They were involved in the rumor mill connected to players like Maxx Crosby and Trey Hendrickson, but neither of those moves were made.
To this point, the biggest move that Dallas has made was the trade to acquire pass rusher Rashan Gary from the Green Bay Packers in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round pick. The Cowboys have also signed safety Jalen Thompson, cornerback Cobie Durant, and a few other players.
With that being said, there are still plenty of ways for Dallas to improve its roster.
One of those avenues will be the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft later this month. Jones and the Cowboys hold two first-round picks at No. 12 overall and No. 20 overall. The expectation is that Dallas will focus on improving its defense in the first round.
Cowboys Reportedly Showing Interest in Potential Impact Cornerback
As shared by Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News, the Cowboys have visited with South Carolina cornerback Brandon Cisse.
“Add South Carolina CB Brandon Cisse to the list of 30 visits by the Cowboys,” Watkins wrote. “Visited The Star last week.”
Improving the secondary was one of the biggest priorities heading into the offseason for Dallas. Jones has added a few veteran pieces to the defensive secondary, but should still look for a young cornerback who could develop into a No. 1 option down the road.
Cisse could very well become that kind of player.
What Would Brandon Cisse Bring to the Dallas Defense?
The Ringer’s Todd McShay has provided his opinion about Cisse. He offered a few thoughts about where he sees Cisse beginning his NFL career.
“Cisse doesn’t have first-round experience, tape, or production, but his upside makes him a top-10 corner and potentially a top-50 prospect in this class,” McShay wrote.
McShay continued on, revealing that he could see Cisse developing into a starter.
“It’s more likely than not that Cisse will play in sub-packages and on special teams as a rookie,” he wrote. “But he could develop into a starter if the game slows down for him and his technique improves.”
Obviously, those are not the most glowing words from the NFL Draft expert. McShay does see some upside for Cisse, but it’s clear that he doesn’t view him as a top-tier cornerback in the 2026 NFL Draft class.
It will be interesting to see where Cisse ends up being drafted. He’s a borderline first-round pick, although it’s starting to seem more likely that he could drop into the second round.