| NFL Team: Dallas Cowboys |
| RD | PK(OVR) | NAME | POS | SCHOOL |
| 1 | 11(11) | DeMarcus Ware | DE | Troy |
| | The Cowboys have filled a number of needs in free agency, and with two first-round picks had the opportunity to address a couple of more. Ware fills one. He is a hybrid DE/OLB with explosive speed and loads of pass-rushing potential. Ware's draft stock skyrocketed after an impressive showing at the combine.
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| 1 | 20(20) | Marcus Spears | DE | LSU |
| | Coach Bill Parcells wants his team to get bigger and more physical on defense, and the team has needs at both defensive-line spots that Spears would help fill nicely. Spears is a hard worker, and his combination of size and athleticism make him a terrific fit in Dallas' 3-4 scheme.
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| 2 | 10(42) | Kevin Burnett | LB | Tennessee |
| | With the team switching to the 3-4 defense, it needs as many front-seven defenders as it can get. Burnett flashes the ability to shed blocks quickly and has excellent range. He also has the speed to rush the passer and match up in coverage.
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| 4 | 8(109) | Marion Barber | RB | Minnesota |
| 4 | 31(132) | Chris Canty | DE | Virginia |
| | Philadelphia traded the 132nd pick and a 6th round selection in 2006 to Dallas for the 148th (5th) and a 4th round selection in 2006. |
| 6 | 34(208) | Justin Beriault | DB | Ball State |
| 6 | 35(209) | Rob Petitti | OT | Pittsburgh |
| 7 | 10(224) | Jay Ratliff | DT | Auburn |
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