Dallas Cowboys players who were first-round picks
85 players
85 first-round picks have played for the Dallas Cowboys. On a roster now: CeeDee Lamb, Malik Hooker, Micah Parsons, Mazi Smith, and Tyler Smith.
| Player | Pos | With club | Drafted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmitt Smith | RB | 1990–2002 | 1990 · No. 17 · DAL |
| Troy Aikman | QB | 1989–2000 | 1989 · No. 1 · DAL |
| Michael Irvin | WR | 1988–1999 | 1988 · No. 11 · DAL |
| Jim Jeffcoat | DE | 1983–1994 | 1983 · No. 23 · DAL |
| Greg Ellis | DE | 1998–2008 | 1998 · No. 8 · DAL |
| DeMarcus Ware | LB | 2005–2013 | 2005 · No. 11 · DAL |
| Terence Newman | CB | 2003–2011 | 2003 · No. 5 · DAL |
| Ezekiel Elliott | RB | 2016–2024 | 2016 · No. 4 · DAL |
| Dez Bryant | WR | 2010–2017 | 2010 · No. 24 · DAL |
| Anthony Spencer | DE | 2007–2014 | 2007 · No. 26 · DAL |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 2020–2026 | 2020 · No. 17 · DAL |
| Leighton Vander Esch | LB | 2018–2023 | 2018 · No. 19 · DAL |
| Malik Hooker | S | 2021–2026 | 2017 · No. 15 · IND |
| Tyron Smith | OT | 2011–2021 | 2011 · No. 9 · DAL |
| Byron Jones | CB | 2015–2019 | 2015 · No. 27 · DAL |
| Travis Frederick | C | 2013–2017 | 2013 · No. 31 · DAL |
| Morris Claiborne | CB | 2012–2016 | 2012 · No. 6 · DAL |
| Mike Jenkins | CB | 2008–2012 | 2008 · No. 25 · DAL |
| Felix Jones | RB | 2008–2012 | 2008 · No. 22 · DAL |
| Ebenezer Ekuban | DE | 1999–2003 | 1999 · No. 20 · DAL |
| Terry Glenn | WR | 2003–2007 | 1996 · No. 7 · NE |
| George Teague | FS | 1996–2001 | 1993 · No. 29 · GB |
| Russell Maryland | DT | 1991–1995 | 1991 · No. 1 · DAL |
| Deion Sanders | CB | 1995–1999 | 1989 · No. 5 · ATL |
| Tony Casillas | DT | 1991–1997 | 1986 · No. 2 · ATL |
| Micah Parsons | DE | 2021–2024 | 2021 · No. 12 · DAL |
| Amari Cooper | WR | 2018–2021 | 2015 · No. 4 · OAK |
| Bobby Carpenter | LB | 2006–2009 | 2006 · No. 18 · DAL |
| David LaFleur | TE | 1997–2000 | 1997 · No. 22 · DAL |
| Joey Galloway | WR | 2000–2003 | 1995 · No. 8 · SEA |
| Shante Carver | DE | 1994–1997 | 1994 · No. 23 · DAL |
| Robert Jones | LB | 1992–1995 | 1992 · No. 24 · DAL |
| Alvin Harper | WR | 1991–1994 | 1991 · No. 12 · DAL |
| Mazi Smith | DT | 2023–2025 | 2023 · No. 26 · DAL |
| Tyler Smith | G | 2022–2024 | 2022 · No. 24 · DAL |
| Dante Fowler Jr. | LB | 2022–2025 | 2015 · No. 3 · JAX |
| Zack Martin | G | 2015–2017 | 2014 · No. 16 · DAL |
| Darren McFadden | RB | 2015–2017 | 2008 · No. 4 · OAK |
| Keith Brooking | LB | 2009–2011 | 1998 · No. 12 · ATL |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 2025–2026 | 2019 · No. 3 · NYJ |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 2025–2026 | 2016 · No. 27 · GB |
| Brandin Cooks | WR | 2023–2024 | 2014 · No. 20 · NO |
| Tavon Austin | WR | 2018–2019 | 2013 · No. 8 · STL |
| Brandon Weeden | QB | 2014–2015 | 2012 · No. 22 · CLE |
| Rolando McClain | LB | 2014–2015 | 2010 · No. 8 · OAK |
| Ernie Sims | LB | 2012–2013 | 2006 · No. 9 · DET |
| Marc Colombo | OT | 2008–2010 | 2002 · No. 29 · CHI |
| Dimitrius Underwood | DE | 2000–2001 | 1999 · No. 29 · MIN |
| Keyshawn Johnson | WR | 2004–2005 | 1996 · No. 1 · NYJ |
| Aaron Glenn | CB | 2005–2006 | 1994 · No. 12 · NYJ |
| Drew Bledsoe | QB | 2005–2006 | 1993 · No. 1 · NE |
| Alonzo Spellman | DE | 1999–2000 | 1992 · No. 22 · CHI |
| Broderick Thomas | LB | 1996–1997 | 1989 · No. 6 · TB |
| Caleb Downs | S | 2026 | 2026 · No. 11 · DAL |
| Malachi Lawrence | LB | 2026 | 2026 · No. 23 · DAL |
| Tyler Guyton | OT | 2024 | 2024 · No. 29 · DAL |
| Kaiir Elam | CB | 2025 | 2022 · No. 23 · BUF |
| Trey Lance | QB | 2024 | 2021 · No. 3 · SF |
| Noah Igbinoghene | CB | 2023 | 2020 · No. 30 · MIA |
| Rashan Gary | LB | 2026 | 2019 · No. 12 · GB |
| Rashaan Evans | LB | 2023 | 2018 · No. 22 · TEN |
| Solomon Thomas | DT | 2025 | 2017 · No. 3 · SF |
| Keanu Neal | S | 2021 | 2016 · No. 17 · ATL |
| Jadeveon Clowney | DE | 2025 | 2014 · No. 1 · HOU |
| Anthony Barr | LB | 2022 | 2014 · No. 9 · MIN |
| Datone Jones | DE | 2017 | 2013 · No. 26 · GB |
| Stephon Gilmore | CB | 2023 | 2012 · No. 10 · BUF |
| Dontari Poe | DT | 2020 | 2012 · No. 11 · KC |
| Robert Quinn | DE | 2019 | 2011 · No. 14 · STL |
| Aldon Smith | DE | 2020 | 2011 · No. 7 · SF |
| Von Miller | LB | 2026 | 2011 · No. 2 · DEN |
| Mark Sanchez | QB | 2016 | 2009 · No. 5 · NYJ |
| Adam Jones | CB | 2008 | 2005 · No. 6 · TEN |
| Leonard Davis | OG | 2009 | 2001 · No. 2 · ARI |
| Ryan Leaf | QB | 2001 | 1998 · No. 2 · SD |
| Bryant Westbrook | DB | 2002 | 1997 · No. 5 · DET |
| Kevin Hardy | LB | 2002 | 1996 · No. 2 · JAX |
| Eddie George | RB | 2004 | 1996 · No. 14 · HOU |
| Johnny Mitchell | TE | 1996 | 1992 · No. 15 · NYJ |
| Quentin Coryatt | LB | 1999 | 1992 · No. 2 · IND |
| Blair Thomas | RB | 1994 | 1990 · No. 2 · NYJ |
| Vinny Testaverde | QB | 2004 | 1987 · No. 1 · TB |
| Mike Sherrard | WR | 1986 | 1986 · No. 18 · DAL |
| Ray Childress | DE | 1996 | 1985 · No. 3 · TEN |
| Jalen Thompson | S | 2026 | 1979 · No. 3 · CIN |
First-round picks since 1975, drafted by any club. Seasons are on file in full from 1993; before that only some of the stars are, so an older name can be missing.