The Dallas Cowboys have many roster holes going into the season and with the NFL Draft simply across the nook this might be an amazing place to restock and rebuild. Let’s strive fixing the roster by trying on the ultimate prospect to absorb every spherical and make this the “best-fix” answer draft. All gamers taken should be real looking right here (we used the Mock Draft Database), and it’s no trades as we try to discover the most effective participant for every choose given what the staff has to play with.
ROUND 1 (12)
Tetairoa McMillanWRArizona
The Cowboys lose Brandin Cooks and wish a viable WR2 to enhance CeeDee Lamb. The staff has an amazing assortment of WR3’s and WR4’s however lacks a real quantity two or a possession sort receiver on the surface. McMillan is the most effective X-receiver within the draft and fills an enormous want on the Cowboys offense. For the reason that departure of Dez Bryant this staff has missed having that massive, bodily boundary receiver on the surface and so they don’t get a lot better on this yr’s class than the Arizona prospect. The vast receiver talent-shelf drops off quick this yr, so grabbing a place of want that has a low quantity of depth within the draft makes this a sensible transfer to get in early.
ROUND 2 (44)
Omarion HamptonRunning backNorth Carolina
For some scouts, Omarion Hampton is the most effective operating again and that doesn’t appear loopy if you break it down. Ashton Jeanty dominated final season and did so within the Mountain West. He did face a strong protection on the finish of the season in Penn State and go watch that recreation, it should depart you asking questions. Add the actual fact Jeanty has 750 carries beneath his belt in school, you need to be involved in regards to the wear-and-tear already. Hampton presents an answer within the second spherical, and a really gifted answer. He blew the mix out the water, ending with a Relative Athletic Rating (RAS) of 9.61, that’s about as good as you may get. His 10-yard break up and broad soar have been each within the 97th percentile which reveals his explosiveness which is seen typically on tape. He’s an instantaneous three-down starter and his violent operating type and insane contact steadiness will punish defenders for years to come back.
ROUND 3 (76)
Wyatt MilumOffensive TackleWest Virginia
Thus far it’s all offense, however don’t panic defensive assistance is arising. The offensive line is the inspiration of any staff and final yr the Cowboys basis was greatest described as rocky. Operating the ball was a tough job for a lot of the season and the proper hand facet of the road actually struggled in that regard. By taking Milum right here it solidifies the road and offers the staff choices. Ought to Guyton keep on the left then Milum presents an answer at proper sort out to take over from Terence Steele who actually had points in run-blocking final season. Or possibly the coaches select to push Guyton to his pure place and play Milum on the left. The excellent news is Milum has performed snaps on either side, and in his final three years enjoying at West Virginia he allowed zero sacks. He additionally completed final season with a run-blocking grade of 89.2 and a go blocking grade of 92.5. He’s a steal within the third spherical.
ROUND 5 (149)
David Walker Defensive EndCentral Arkansas
With no fourth spherical choose it’s an extended anticipate the Cowboys first choose on Day 3. One of the simplest ways to start out is with a small faculty man that’s going a bit of beneath the radar. Positive, competitors degree is a priority with David Walker, however he was insanely productive at Central Arkansas. He left the Bears with a profession of 152 pressures and 37 sacks over a three-year interval, that’s some wild manufacturing. However he proved within the Senior Bowl he might cling with the massive guys and really appeared like one of many stars through the week. The Cowboys love Senior Bowl standouts and Walker ticks that field instantly. Including to his enchantment is his mix outcomes the place he appeared nice through the on-field exercise. However at 265 kilos he ran a 40-yard time of 4.69s (88th percentile), made a vertical of 35” (84th percentile), cranked out 26 reps on the bench (84th percentile), and completed his agility drills that ranks within the 77th percentile. He fills an enormous want for Dallas, all properly bundled with the one hundred and fiftieth choose.
Central Arkansas ED David Walker was excellent to wrap up Senior Bowl week with a slew of pressures throughout dwell reps.
His means to create push from totally different alignments is what makes his profile so intriguing. pic.twitter.com/UNoOpZwZDL
— Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) February 4, 2025
ROUND 5 (171)
Kobe KingLinebackerPenn State
The Cowboys added to the linebacker place by way of a commerce and free company, and it helps to fill the void left by Eric Kendricks whereas DeMarvion Overshown will miss time through the 2025 season. Marist Liufau has given followers optimism and performed nice in Overshown’s place, however this Cowboys protection wants all the assistance it could actually get at run stopping. King is a rock strong run-stuffing MIKE linebacker and that’s precisely what Dallas wants for the longer term. He might not flash nice pace or agility, and he has struggles in go protection, however as a run defender you received’t discover a lot better in Day 3 than King. He made 97 complete tackles final yr together with 9 tackles for loss and three sacks.
ROUND 5 (174)
Kyle McCordQuarterback Syracuse
Stephen Jones introduced the staff is out there for a quarterback within the draft, and Cooper Rush has now signed with one other staff. Kyle McCord had an amazing 2024 season which was capped off by proving his abilities on the Shrine Bowl and simply being the standout participant through the week. He completed final season rating first nationally in go completions (391), passing yards (4,779), and ranked fifth within the nation in passing touchdowns (34). Positive there’s some work to do, largely along with his determination making. However he can sit and be taught whereas being groomed for the longer term.
ROUND 6 (204)
Mello DotsonCornerbackKansas
With Jourdan Lewis gone the cornerback place wants gamers and depth. Mello Dotson primarily strains up as an out of doors cornerback, however with query marks on Trevon Diggs along with his well being, Dotson might actually assist out. He has an amazing sense of the place to search out the ball and his manufacturing speaks for itself. Within the final three years, Dotson has racked up 11 interceptions, 4 pick-sixes and 24 go breakups. These are wild numbers. His points lay in athleticism which is why you’ll discover him this far down within the draft. He’s not quick and lacks practical energy. He’s a man that wants some work with the energy and conditioning staff, then you will have a strong cornerback for years to come back.
ROUND 6 (211)
Nazir StackhouseDefensive TackleGeorgia
With Osa Odighizuwa signing his contract extension, inside line of defense want is down a bit of, not fully although. The staff nonetheless wants numbers and a strong nostril sort out behind Mazi Smith. Nazir Stackhouse doesn’t simply have an amazing defensive sort out identify, he’s a strong run stopper. At 6’4” and 327 pound, he’s an object that’s arduous to maneuver. He’s robust, anchors higher than most on this yr’s class and is a really sensible participant. He helped Georgia to 2 nationwide championships and within the final three years he registered 84 tackles, eight tackles for loss and 44 defensive stops. He earned a run protection grade of 83.1 by PFF and this far down within the draft he makes for an amazing worth choose. The rationale he’s deemed a sixth-round expertise isn’t any go rush. However let’s get the run protection mounted, sack numbers was not the issue final yr.
ROUND 6 (239)
Tahj BrooksRunning backTexas Tech
What higher means so as to add to the firepower offered by Hampton and Javonte Williams than with a complementary again like Brooks. One other violent, downhill runner that will not be athletically gifted however will carve up defenses along with his sharp cuts and instinctual operating. He’s a protected runner with defenders discovering it arduous to dislodge the ball and he has an amazing knack of all the time discovering yards on damaged or well-defended performs. He’s like a viscous bowling ball knocking every part down in his path.
ROUND 7 (247)
R.J. MickensSafetyClemson
There are some questions at security with each Malik Hooker and Donovan Wilson. Each have considerations with their manufacturing and the way their future seems to be in Dallas. Wilson is in a contract yr so protecting him each this yr and what ever occurs past is a great plan. Getting an athletic free security to be taught off a man like Hooker for a yr could be an amazing transfer right here with Mickens. His 40-yard time of 4.49s (84th percentile) reveals practical pace, however his vertical of 41.5” (98th percentile) is one thing the Cowboys protection will wish to faucet into. He’s explosive, has nice change-of-direction abilities and has proven good versatility on the security place in Clemson. He wants teaching on pursuit angles and tackling, which is why he’s ranked so low. However he will get that down then Dallas could possibly be onto one thing with Mickens.
