Dallas moved aggressively to secure a safety early; Downs' draft capital suggests immediate roster role.

The Cowboys traded up in the first round to select safety Caleb Downs, after an initial attempt to move into the No. 9 pick was rejected. The team ultimately completed a smaller trade to land Downs.

A first-round safety pick signals Dallas views Downs as a starter or primary backup from the outset. Downs' role and snap count will become clearer once OTA work begins, but the trade-up capital invested in him suggests early-season fantasy relevance if he earns consistent defensive snaps.

Source: Yahoo Sports