Cowboys were prepared to trade up for Caleb Downs in the draft

Dallas Cowboys' head coach Brian Schottenheimer revealed that the team had a trade in place to move into the top ten of the NFL Draft to select safety Caleb Downs. Although the Cowboys aimed to secure the ninth overall pick from the Kansas City Chiefs, the Chiefs chose to trade with the Cleveland Browns instead. The Cowboys feared that the New York Giants might select Downs if he continued to fall, leading them to trade with the Miami Dolphins to ensure they obtained him at 11th overall. As of July, anticipation builds around Downs' potential impact on the Cowboys' defense during the upcoming training camp.

• 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — Brian Schottenheimer says Cowboys had a first-round trade in place for Caleb Downs