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The 2025 NFL Draft is nearly upon us, and months of shifting player stocks and smoke screens from teams will soon come to an end. The Cowboys’ draft priorities have seemingly come into focus in recent weeks, but as we learned it can all change in a heartbeat once the picks start coming in.
With that said, let’s take one final stab at predicting this year’s draft and what kind of class the Cowboys could come away with when all is said and done.
First Round
1. Tennessee Titans: Cam Ward, QB - Miami
This selection has been written in pen for a while now. The Titans made up their minds early on Cam Ward, hence the recent decision to cancel their private workout with Shedeur Sanders. Ward is hardly a generational prospect, but he’s a playmaker with a strong arm and plenty of potential. Tennessee just has to hope they can fine tune his play and finally have a true franchise quarterback.
2. Cleveland Browns: Abdul Carter, EDGE - Penn State
The Browns have done a good job of creating a smoke screen around this pick after early reports that Abdul Carter was locked in as the pick. Still, Carter makes plenty of sense here, as he’s an elite pass rusher who can combine with Myles Garrett to make that Browns defense even more fierce than they already were, while Cleveland looks for a quarterback elsewhere.
3. New York Giants: Shedeur Sanders, QB - Colorado
Russell Wilson will almost surely start for the Giants in Week 1, and Jameis Winston offers a high-floor insurance policy behind him, but neither are the future. For general manager Joe Schoen, who some believe is operating under the belief he’s guaranteed another year beyond 2025, this is about finding the quarterback of the future. Shedeur Sanders has plenty of flaws in his game, but there are also desirable traits that suggest he could be molded into a star with the right supporting cast.
4. New England Patriots: Travis Hunter, CB/WR - Colorado
This is the best case scenario for the Patriots. They already have two really good cornerbacks in Christian Gonzalez and Carlton Davis, and they need some pass catching help too. Travis Hunter is the best player in this draft, and he can step in as a starter on defense while playing on offense too without being immediately relied upon to be Drake Maye’s top receiver out the gate.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars: Mason Graham, iDL - Michigan
The Jaguars had a lot of problems last year, but their defense was particularly dreadful. While there isn’t any single fix for that side of the ball, Mason Graham offers a really stout anchor in the middle for new defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile.
6. Las Vegas Raiders: Ashton Jeanty, RB - Boise State
This pick felt locked in the moment the Raiders traded for Geno Smith. Pete Carroll loves to have a workhorse running back, and offensive coordinator Chip Kelly is such a run game savant that the Raiders simply can’t resist the idea of giving him the electric and explosive Ashton Jeanty.
7. New York Jets: Tyler Warren, TE - Penn State
The Jets are in a new era, with Justin Fields the presumptive starter for now. Getting him as many weapons as possible is a good plan, and Tyler Warren is exactly that. A wide receiver in a tight end’s body, Warren is a threat anywhere on the field and would make a deadly 1-2 punch with Garrett Wilson.
8. Carolina Panthers: Mykel Williams, EDGE - Ohio State
The Panthers saw signs of life from Bryce Young towards the end of last year, but their defense let them down far too often. Many will quibble about taking Mykel Williams this high, as he requires a lot of fine-tuning, but he offers a near-perfect schematic fit for Carolina with a sky high ceiling.
9. New Orleans Saints: Armand Membou, OT - Missouri
A lot of people will expect the Saints to go quarterback here, but the team seemingly knew about Derek Carr’s injury timeline for a while, and I’m not sold on them reaching for the position. Plus, they have a huge need at tackle with Ryan Ramczyk’s retirement. Armand Membou is a plug-and-play starter with perennial All Pro potential.
10. Chicago Bears: Will Campbell, OT - LSU
The Bears have already invested heavily into their offensive line this offseason, signing center Drew Dalman and trading for guards Jonah Jackson and Joe Thuney. They’ve also seen good results from right tackle Darnell Wright, but need that fifth piece. Will Campbell may very well be the best tackle in this draft, and he can complete this offensive line for Caleb Williams.
11. San Francisco 49ers: Tetairoa McMillan, WR - Arizona
The 49ers traded away Deebo Samuel, leaving them reliant on Brandon Aiyuk and a strong sophomore campaign from Ricky Pearsall. Even so, they likely want more weapons for Brock Purdy, who is next in line for an extension that played a part in the Samuel trade. Tetairoa McMillan is a big play threat who also has plus blocking skills, a priority in Kyle Shanahan’s offense.
12. Dallas Cowboys: Will Johnson, CB - Michigan
The Cowboys would surely take Tetairoa McMillan if given the chance, but in a repeat of 2021, he comes off the board just before Dallas gets on the clock. Instead of reaching for another receiver, though, they go with the best player available, and that’s Will Johnson.
Johnson, whose full scouting report is available here, is the best cornerback in this draft not named Travis Hunter. Injuries hampered his final year at Michigan, but Johnson excels in zone coverage and has a physical style of play. He’s a pitch perfect fit for Matt Eberflus, who needs a cornerback like Johnson regardless of how quickly Trevon Diggs is able to return from his injury.
13. Miami Dolphins: Jahdae Barron, CB - Texas
The Dolphins already needed help on defense before they publicly committed to parting ways with Jalen Ramsey. Jahdae Barron is a versatile cover corner who could realistically come in and fill the void Ramsey will soon leave.
14. Indianapolis Colts: Shemar Stewart, EDGE - Texas A&M
The Colts need some added pass rush juice after losing Dayo Odeyingbo in free agency, and new defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo will certainly crave a player with as much flexibility and multiple utility as Shemar Stewart, who offers plenty of traits but limited college production.
15. Atlanta Falcons: Jihaad Campbell, LB - Alabama
Atlanta needs playmakers on defense right now, and Jihaad Campbell can fill multiple roles for them. He can work as a typical off-ball linebacker while also offering secondary pass rush upside, and would give the Falcons a really useful defensive weapon.
16. Arizona Cardinals: Derrick Harmon, iDL - Oregon
By most accounts, the Cardinals would’ve made the playoffs last year with even average production on defense. Naturally, that side of the ball takes a top priority this offseason, with a gaping hole remaining in the middle of the defensive line. Derrick Harmon has seen his stock skyrocket in the last two months, and this seems like a very natural fit for both sides.
17. Cincinnati Bengals: Omarion Hampton, RB - North Carolina
This one would surprise some people. The Bengals have most of their cap space now tied up in Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins, which makes sense given how much of their offense revolves around the passing game. But adding Omarion Hampton, who some believe is an even better prospect than Ashton Jeanty, gives Cincinnati a cost-controlled playmaker to help balance the offense a bit.
18. Seattle Seahawks: Matthew Golden, WR - Texas
The Seahawks jettisoned their two veteran receivers, only adding the aging and oft-injured Cooper Kupp to play alongside Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Grabbing Matthew Golden, a smooth route runner with big-play capabilities, would round out this receiving corps quite nicely for Sam Darnold.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jalon Walker, EDGE - Georgia
One prospect that has many experts split is Jalon Walker. Some view him as a pure edge rusher, and others see him more in the vein of Jihaad Campbell. Todd Bowles won’t really care, as he’s creative enough of a defensive mind to put Walker in position to wreak havoc anywhere and keep the Buccaneers defense at the top.
20. Denver Broncos: Mike Green, EDGE - Marshall
The Broncos probably would’ve loved to grab either Omarion Hampton or Matthew Golden, but they instead settle for Mike Green, hardly a consolation prize. Green is arguably the most talented edge rusher after Abdul Carter, but off-field concerns will drop him a bit. Denver doesn’t necessarily need extra pass rushers, but beefing up their defense is hardly a bad idea.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Quinshon Judkins, RB - Ohio State
The general expectation is that the Steelers will turn to Aaron Rodgers at quarterback for this year, which makes it easier for them to focus on next year’s draft to find a long term solution under center. Instead, they snag Ohio State star Quinshon Judkins to anchor their run game alongside Jaylen Warren, thereby making life easier for the aging Rodgers.
22. Los Angeles Chargers: Colston Loveland, TE - Michigan
This pick almost makes too much sense. Colston Loveland played for Jim Harbaugh at Michigan, he’s a throwback type of tight end, and he fills a need for the Chargers. Will Dissly finished third on the team in receptions last year, but Loveland’s unique skillset would offer a major upgrade to the passing attack for Justin Herbert.
23. Green Bay Packers: Kenneth Grant, iDL - Michigan
The Packers already have a great run stuffer in Kenny Clark, though he’ll turn 30 this year. Kenneth Grant offers another elite run defender and a potential successor to Clark, killing two birds with one stone for Green Bay.
24. Minnesota Vikings: Malaki Starks, S - Georgia
Harrison Smith returns for his 14th season, though the Vikings understand he’s in the twilight of his career. Malaki Starks isn’t the exact same player, but he brings positional versatility and great tackling skills, both of which are ideal for defensive coordinator Brian Flores.
25. Houston Texans: Josh Conerly, OT - Oregon
After trading Laremy Tunsil this offseason, the Texans need to beef up their blindside protection for C.J. Stroud. There are a few options at this stage of the draft, but Josh Conerly’s plus athleticism likely makes him the best fit for new offensive coordinator Nick Caley’s scheme.
26. Los Angeles Rams: Jalen Milroe, QB - Alabama
The Rams convinced Matthew Stafford to run it back with them this offseason, but they know their post-Stafford era is coming sooner rather than later. Here, they find his heir apparent. Jalen Milroe needs some refinement, but his physical tools are really intriguing. Let him sit behind Stafford and learn from Sean McVay, and Milroe could become a household name.
27. Baltimore Ravens: Carson Schwesinger, LB - UCLA
Roquan Smith continues to anchor the middle of the Ravens defense, but they’re lacking a reliable running mate for him. Carson Schwesinger, a late riser in this draft, has the perfect blend of athleticism and old school mentality that the Ravens crave.
28. Detroit Lions: Grey Zabel, OG - North Dakota State
The offensive line is the identity of this Lions team, but they have a hole at right guard after Kevin Zeitler departed in free agency. Grey Zabel has taken snaps at all five positions in college, most recently playing left tackle, but his fierce play style makes him a fit anywhere for Detroit.
29. Washington Commanders: Donovan Ezeiruaku. EDGE - Boston College
Offense wasn’t an issue in Washington, but Dan Quinn’s defense let the Commanders down more often than not. After losing their leader in sacks, Dante Fowler, don’t be surprised if Washington goes after the twitchy Donovan Ezeiruaku to beef up the defense.
30. Buffalo Bills: Maxwell Hairston, CB - Kentucky
The Bills are probably still in the market for a cornerback, even after reuniting with Tre’Davious White. Teams are very high on Maxwell Hairston, a physical cover corner whose zone expertise is a natural fit in Buffalo, and he makes a lot of sense here.
31. Kansas City Chiefs: Joshua Simmons, OT - Ohio State
This couldn’t go any better for the Chiefs, who found out the hard way that Patrick Mahomes needs better protection. Josh Simmons would almost certainly go higher than this if not for his ACL tear, but he offers a high-ceiling left tackle option to a team that badly needs him.
32. Philadelphia Eagles: Emeka Egbuka, WR - Ohio State
The Eagles love to draft money positions early, and they love to take advantage of falling prospects. Here, they get to do both with Emeka Egbuka, arguably the best route runner in this draft class. Of course, Philadelphia doesn’t need another receiver, but it’s rare for a team to have a shot at someone like Egbuka right after winning the Super Bowl.
Second Round
33. Cleveland Browns: Jaxson Dart, QB - Ole Miss
34. New York Giants: Nick Emmanwori, S - South Carolina
35. Tennessee Titans: James Pearce Jr., EDGE - Tennessee
36. Jacksonville Jaguars: Tyler Booker, OG - Alabama
37. Las Vegas Raiders: Kelvin Banks, OT - Texas
38. New England Patriots: Luther Burden, WR - Missouri
39. Chicago Bears (from CAR): Nic Scourton, EDGE - Texas A&M
40. New Orleans Saints: Tyler Shough, QB - Louisville
41. Chicago Bears: Walter Nolen, iDL - Ole Miss
42. New York Jets: Trey Amos, CB - Ole Miss
43. San Francisco 49ers: Darius Alexander, iDL - Toledo
44. Dallas Cowboys: Jayden Higgins, WR - Iowa State
The Cowboys missed out on a wide receiver in the first round, but there are plenty of quality options still available in this draft class. With their second-rounder, they get a player with a similar skillset to Tetairoa McMillan.
Jayden Higgins stands at 6’4” and was one of the most dominant deep threats in college football this past year. Similarly, his 58.3% contested catch rate was just behind McMillan’s 60% rate. They’re not the exact same player, but Higgins adds a similar element to this offense.
45. Indianapolis Colts: Jack Bech, WR - TCU
46. Atlanta Falcons: TJ Sanders, iDL - South Carolina
47. Arizona Cardinals: Kaleb Johnson, RB - Iowa
48. Miami Dolphins: Tyleik Williams, iDL - Ohio State
49. Cincinnati Bengals: Xavier Watts, S - Notre Dame
50. Seattle Seahawks: Princely Umanmielen, EDGE - Ole Miss
51. Denver Broncos: TreVeyon Henderson, RB - Ohio State
52. Seattle Seahawks (from PIT): Elijah Arroyo, TE - Miami
53. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Azareye’h Thomas, CB - Florida State
54. Green Bay Packers: Landon Jackson, EDGE - Arkansas
55. Los Angeles Chargers: Cam Skattebo, RB - Arizona State
56. Buffalo Bills (from MIN): Xavier Restrepo, WR - Miami
57. Carolina Panthers (from LAR): Shavon Revel, CB - East Carolina
58. Houston Texans: Jack Sawyer, EDGE - Ohio State
59. Baltimore Ravens: Bradyn Swinson, EDGE - LSU
60. Detroit Lions: Darien Porter, CB - Iowa State
61. Washington Commanders: JT Tuimoloau, EDGE - Ohio State
62. Buffalo Bills: Benjamin Morrison, CB - Notre Dame
63. Kansas City Chiefs: Jared Ivey, EDGE - Ole Miss
64. Philadelphia Eagles: Josaiah Stewart, EDGE - Michigan
Third Round
65. New York Giants: Omar Norman-Lott, iDL - Tennessee
66. Kansas City Chiefs (from TEN): Dylan Sampson, RB - Tennessee
67. Cleveland Browns: Aireontae Ersery, OT - Minnesota
68. Las Vegas Raiders: Quinn Ewers, QB - Texas
69. New England Patriots: Oluwafemi Oladejo, EDGE - UCLA
70. Jacksonville Jaguars: CJ West, iDL - Indiana
71. New Orleans Saints: Elic Ayomanor, WR - Stanford
72. Chicago Bears: Jaylin Noel, WR - Iowa State
73. New York Jets: Kyle Williams, WR - Washington State
74. Carolina Panthers: Shemar Turner, iDL - Texas A&M
75. San Francisco 49ers: Demetrius Knight Jr., LB - South Carolina
76. Dallas Cowboys: Jordan Burch, EDGE - Oregon
Matt Eberflus has historically craved bigger edge players he can move around. In Indianapolis, he had Jabaal Sheard, Denico Autry, and Kwity Paye. In Chicago, he added the likes of DeMarcus Walker and Rasheem Green. Next up, he could pound the table for Jordan Burch.
Standing at 6’6” and 295 pounds, Burch has plenty of size but still primarily played out on the edge for Oregon. He took a major step forward this year as a pass rusher, notching 10 sacks. Burch offers great size and reliable pass rush depth, along with the ability to slide inside on occasional pass rushing downs. Everything Eberflus loves.
77. New England Patriots (from ATL): Marcus Mbow, OT - Purdue
78. Arizona Cardinals: Jalen Royals, WR - Utah State
79. Houston Texans (from MIA): Mason Taylor, TE - LSU
80. Indianapolis Colts: Terrance Ferguson, TE - Oregon
81. Cincinnati Bengals: Joshua Farmer, iDL - Florida State
82. Seattle Seahawks: Tre Harris, WR - Ole Miss
83. Pittsburgh Steelers: Kyle Kennard, EDGE - South Carolina
84. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Kevin Winston Jr., S - Penn State
85. Denver Broncos: Elijah Roberts, EDGE - SMU
86. Los Angeles Chargers: Jordan Phillips, iDL - Maryland
87. Green Bay Packers: Ozzy Trapilo, OT - Boston College
88. Jacksonville Jaguars (from MIN): Jared Wilson, C - Georgia
89. Houston Texans: Vernon Broughton, iDL - Texas
90. Los Angeles Rams: Savion Williams, WR - TCU
91. Baltimore Ravens: Lathan Ranson, S - Ohio State
92. Seattle Seahawks (from DET): Cameron Williams, OT - Texas
93. New Orleans Saints (from WAS): Alfred Collins, iDL - Texas
94. Cleveland Browns (from BUF): DJ Giddens, RB - Kansas State
95. Kansas City Chiefs: Dorian Strong, CB - Virginia Tech
96. Philadelphia Eagles: Wyatt Milum, OT - West Virginia
97. Minnesota Vikings: Tate Ratledge, OG - Georgia
98. Miami Dolphins: Jonah Savaiinaea, OG - Arizona
99. New York Giants: Anthony Belton, OT - NC State
100. San Francisco 49ers: Devin Neal, RB - Kansas
101. Los Angeles Rams: Andrew Mukuba, S - Texas
102. Detroit Lions: Tez Johnson, WR - Oregon
Fourth Round
103. Tennessee Titans: Charles Grant, OT - William & Mary
104. Cleveland Browns: Deone Walker, iDL - Kentucky
105. New York Giants: Damien Martinez, RB - Miami
106. New England Patriots: RJ Harvey, RB - UCF
107. Jacksonville Jaguars: David Walker, EDGE - Central Arkansas
108. Las Vegas Raiders: Jacob Parrish, CB - Kansas State
109. Buffalo Bills (from CHI): Harold Fannin Jr., TE - Bowling Green
110. New York Jets: Kaimon Rucker, EDGE - North Carolina
111. Carolina Panthers: Sebastian Castro, S - Iowa
112. New Orleans Saints: Chris Paul, Jr., LB - Ole Miss
113. San Francisco 49ers: Aeneas Peebeles, iDL - Virginia Tech
114. Carolina Panthers (from DAL): Mello Dotson, CB - Kansas
115. Arizona Cardinals: Barryn Sorrell, EDGE - Texas
116. Miami Dolphins: Jamaree Caldwell, iDL - Oregon
117. Indianapolis Colts: Jonas Sanker, S - Virginia
118. Atlanta Falcons: Jeffrey Bassa, LB - Oregon
119. Cincinnati Bengals: Ashton Gillotte, EDGE - Louisville
120. Tennessee Titans (from SEA): Jalen Rivers, OT - Miami
121. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Gunnar Helm, TE - Texas
122. Denver Broncos: JJ Pegues, iDL - Ole Miss
123. Pittsburgh Steelers: Cobee Bryant, CB - Kansas
124. Green Bay Packers: Bhayshul Tuten, RB - Virginia Tech
125. Los Angeles Chargers: Antwaun Powell-Ryland, EDGE - Virginia Tech
126. Jacksonville Jaguars (from MIN): Rylie Mills, iDL - Notre Dame
127. Los Angeles Rams: Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson, OT - Florida
128. Washington Commanders (from HOU): Jaydon Blue, RB - Texas
129. Baltimore Ravens: Ahmed Hassanein, EDGE - Boise State
130. Detroit Lions: Tory Horton, WR - Colorado State
131. New Orleans Saints (from WAS): Quandarrius Robinson, EDGE - Alabama
132. Buffalo Bills: Nohl Williams, CB - California
133. Kansas City Chiefs: Chase Lundt, OT - Connecticut
134. Philadelphia Eagles: Barrett Carter, LB - Clemson
135. Miami Dolphins: Jack Kiser, LB - Notre Dame
136. Baltimore Ravens: Willie Lampkin, OG - North Carolina
137. Seattle Seahawks: Will Howard, QB - Ohio State
138. San Francisco 49ers: Sai’vion Jones, EDGE - LSU
Fifth Round
139. Minnesota Vikings (from CLE): Jacory Croskey-Merritt, RB - Arizona
140. Carolina Panthers (from NYG): Tyler Batty, EDGE - BYU
141. Tennessee Titans: Zy Alexander, CB - LSU
142. Jacksonville Jaguars: Brashard Smith, RB - SMU
143. Las Vegas Raiders: Tyler Baron, EDGE - Miami
144. New England Patriots: Connor Colby, OG - Iowa
145. New York Jets: Ajani Cornelius, OT - Oregon
146. Carolina Panthers: Benjamin Yurosek, TE - Georgia
147. San Francisco 49ers (from NO): Mitchell Evans, TE - Notre Dame
148. Chicago Bears: Jarquez Hunter, RB - Auburn
149. Dallas Cowboys: Luke Kandra, OG - Cincinnati
The Cowboys have a hole at right guard following Zack Martin’s retirement. It sounds as if the leading candidates to fill it are Brock Hoffman - who started five games there in 2024 - and recently signed Saahdiq Charles, who was set to be the Titans’ starting right guard this past year before unexpectedly retiring.
If the Cowboys want to add a rookie to the competition, though, they’d be smart to tab Luke Kandra. At 6’4” and 323 pounds, Kandra is a big boy who plays with a mauler mentality. A starter at right guard for the past two years, Kandra helped power a strong Cincinnati run game. He’s also serviceable in pass protection, not giving up a single sack this past year. He may not be ready to start in 2025, but Kandra has plenty of potential.
150. Miami Dolphins: Alijah Huzzie, CB - North Carolina
151. Indianapolis Colts: Dillon Gabriel, QB - Oregon
152. Arizona Cardinals: RJ Oben, EDGE - Notre Dame
153. Cincinnati Bengals: Simeon Barrow Jr., iDL - Miami
154. New York Giants (from SEA): Kobe Hudson, WR - UCF
155. Miami Dolphins (from DEN): Kalel Mullings, RB - Michigan
156. Pittsburgh Steelers: Jake Briningstool, TE - Clemson
157. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Riley Leonard, QB - Notre Dame
158. Los Angeles Chargers: Billy Bowman, S - Oklahoma
159. Green Bay Packers: Pat Bryant, WR - Illinois
160. San Francisco 49ers (from MIN): Trevor Etienne, RB - Georgia
161. Philadelphia Eagles (from HOU): Isaac TeSlaa, WR - Arkansas
162. New York Jets (from LAR): Upton Stout, S - Western Kentucky
163. Carolina Panthers (from BAL): Logan Brown, OT - Kansas
164. Philadelphia Eagles (from DET): O’Donnell Fortune, CB - South Carolina
165: Philadelphia Eagles (from WAS): Kyle McCord, QB - Syracuse
166. Houston Texans (from BUF): Seth McLaughlin, C - Ohio State
167. Tennessee Titans (from KC): Quincy Riley, CB - Louisville
168. Philadelphia Eagles: Tyler Cooper, OG - Minnesota
169. Buffalo Bills: Danny Stutsman, LB - Oklahoma
170. Buffalo Bills (from DAL): Nick Nash, WR - San Jose State
171. New England Patriots (from DAL): Kobe King, LB - Penn State
172. Seattle Seahawks: Robert Longerbeam, CB - Rutgers
173. Buffalo Bills: Cody Simon, LB - Ohio State
174. Dallas Cowboys: Tahj Brooks, RB - Texas Tech
The Cowboys have put themselves in a position where they don’t have to draft a running back this year. Miles Sanders and Javonte Williams can be a serviceable tandem, and Deuce Vaughn could have a breakout year now that he’s reunited with his college offensive line coach. Still, it seems likely Dallas takes a running back at some point in this draft.
Landing Tahj Brooks here in the end of the fifth in incredible value. Brooks was an all-around stud in college, topping 1,500 rushing yards in each of the last two years. He excels between the tackles and has a physical style that Brian Schottenheimer is sure to fall in love with.
175. Seattle Seahawks: Jah Joyner, EDGE - Minnesota
176. Baltimore Ravens: Thomas Fidone, TE - Nebraska
Sixth Round
177. Buffalo Bills (from NYG): Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, EDGE - Georgia
178. Tennessee Titans: Cody Lindenberg, LB - Minnesota
179: Cleveland Browns: John Williams, OT - Cincinnati
180. Las Vegas Raiders: Tim Smith, iDL - Alabama
181. Los Angeles Chargers( from NE): Zah Frazier, CB - UTSA
182. Jacksonville Jaguars: Jackson Hawes, TE - Georgia Tech
183. Baltimore Ravens (from CAR): Andres Borregales, K - Miami
184. New Orleans Saints: Kyle Monangai, RB - Rutgers
185. Pittsburgh Steelers (from CHI): Jaylin Lane, WR - Virginia Tech
186. New York Jets: Tonka Hemingway, iDL - South Carolina
187. Minnesota Vikings (from SF): Jack Nelson, OT - Wisconson
188. Tennessee Titans (from DAL): Emery Jones Jr., OT - LSU
189. Indianapolis Colts: Antwane Wells Jr., WR - Ole Miss
190. Los Angeles Rams (from ATL): Marcus Yarns, RB - Delaware
191. Denver Broncos (from AZ): Junior Tafuna, iDL - Utah
192. Cleveland Browns (from MIA): Tai Felton, WR - Maryland
193. Cincinnati Bengals: Ty Robinson, iDL - Nebraska
194. Jacksonville Jaguars (from SEA): Dont’e Thornton Jr., WR - Tennessee
195. Los Angeles Rams (from PIT): Jonah Monheim, C - USC
196. Detroit Lions (from TB): Dylan Fairchild, OG - Georgia
197. Denver Broncos: Jordan James, RB - Oregon
198. Green Bay Packers: Kaden Prather, WR - Maryland
199. Los Angeles Chargers: KeAndre Lambert-Smith, WR - Auburn
200. Cleveland Browns (from MIN): Tyler Loop, K - Arizona
201. Los Angeles Rams: Jalin Conyers, TE - Texas Tech
202. Los Angeles Rams (from HOU): Jeremy Crawshaw, P - Florida
203. Baltimore Ravens: Caleb Ransaw, S - Tulane
204. Dallas Cowboys (from DET): Jason Dumas-Johnson, LB - Kentucky
The Cowboys have already added plenty of depth to their linebacker corps, signing Jack Sanborn and trading for Kenneth Murray, but the likelihood that DeMarvion Overshown starts the season on the PUP list means there’s still a need for added depth. The draft can come in handy for that.
At 6’1” and 245 pounds, Jason Dumas-Johnson is a prototypical Eberflus linebacker. He transferred to Kentucky from Georgia, but his tape as a Bulldog was more enticing. Still, Dumas-Johnson plays with great physicality and functional athleticism, which would make him an ideal special teams player as a rookie while offering valuable depth.
205. Washington Commanders: Miles Frazier, OG - LSU
206. Buffalo Bills: LeQuint Allen, RB - Syracuse
207. New York Jets (from KC): Jay Higgins, LB - Iowa
208. Denver Broncos (from PHI): Ricky White, WR - UNLV
209. Los Angeles Chargers: Akili Arnold, S - USC
210. Baltimore Ravens: Ollie Gordon, RB - Oklahoma State
211. Dallas Cowboys: Zeek Biggers, iDL - Georgia Tech
Where’s the beef? Dallas hasn’t exactly bulked up their defensive line thus far, with Mazi Smith and Justin Rogers their only real nose tackle options. Smith quietly proved himself over the back half of this past season, but he’ll need someone reliable to spell him.
Zeek Biggers can be that man. At 6’6” and 320 pounds, Biggers has the heft for the role without being too big, and he also has elite length. He’s still got some work to do on the fundamentals, and offers virtually no pass rush ability, but Biggers can become a very effective backup nose.
212. Baltimore Ravens: Dean Clark, S - Fresno State
213. Las Vegas Raiders: Chimere Deke, WR - Florida
214. Los Angeles Chargers: CJ Dippre, TE - Alabama
215. Las Vegas Raiders: Jake Majors, C - Texas
216. Cleveland Browns: Cam’Ron Jackson, iDL - Florida
Seventh Round
217. Dallas Cowboys (from NE): Hollin Pierce, OT - Rutgers
The Cowboys appear ready to roll with Tyler Guyton and Terence Steele as their two starting tackles. Behind them, Asim Richards and Matt Waletzko seem to be the top candidates for the swing tackle role, but depth is needed.
Hollin Pierce offers plenty of intrigue at this stage of the draft. Listed at 6’8” and 344 pounds, he’s got rare size. He was also one of the highest graded tackles in college football this past year by Pro Football Focus. He initially started at right tackle but played left tackle the last two years, offering position versatility that makes him an ideal depth target for the Cowboys.
218. Atlanta Falcons (from CLE): Jackson Slater, OG - Sacramento State
219. New York Giants: Jason Marshall Jr., CB - Florida
220: New England Patriots: Ryan Fitzgerald, K - Florida State
221. Jacksonville Jaguars: Alijah Clark, S - Syracuse
222. Las Vegas Raiders: Jimmy Horn Jr., WR - Colorado
223. Seattle Seahawks (from NO): Teddye Buchanan, LB - California
224. Miami Dolphins (from CHI): Brady Cook, QB - Missouri
226. Kansas City Chiefs (from CAR): Timothy McKay, OG - NC State
227. San Francisco 49ers: Luke Lachey, TE - Iowa
228. Detroit Lions (from DAL): Cam Horsley, iDL - Boston College
229. Pittsburgh Steelers (from ATL): Max Brosmer, QB - Minnesota
230. Carolina Panthers (from AZ): Efton Chism III, WR - Eastern Washington
231. Miami Dolphins: Malachi Moore, S - Alabama
232. Indianapolis Colts: Kitan Crawford, S - Nevada
233. Chicago Bears (from CIN): Fadil Diggs, EDGE - Syracuse
234. Seattle Seahawks: Clay Webb, OG - Jacksonville State
235. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Samuel Brown, WR - Miami
236. Houston Texans (from DEN): Will Sheppard, WR - Coloradi
237. Green Bay Packers (from PIT): Oronde Gadsden II, TE - Syracuse
238. New England Patriots (from LAC): RJ Mickens, S - Clemson
239. Dallas Cowboys (from GB): Moliki Matavao, TE - UCLA
The Cowboys don’t have a distinct need at tight end right now, but Jake Ferguson is heading into the final year of his rookie contract and really only has one full season of starter-caliber work to his name. It wouldn’t be a shock to see them target the position late in hopes of finding a hidden gem.
They might just find that in Moliki Matavao out of UCLA. With prototypical size for the position, Matavao’s play style is more similar to the likes of Jason Witten than the modern day seam stretchers that litter the NFL. Still, Matavao has flashed plus ability after the catch, but his lone season as the starter was hampered by a new coaching staff that struggled mightily. His evaluation requires a ton of projection, but getting to work under Lunda Wells should help Matavao reach his potential.
240. Chicago Bears (from MIN): Jo’Quavious Marks, RB - USC
241. Houston Texans: LaJohntay Wester, WR - Colorado
242. Atlanta Falcons (from LAR): Ethan Downs, EDGE - Oklahoma
243. Baltimore Ravens: Fentell Cypress II, CB - Florida State
244. Detroit Lions: Smael Mondon Jr., LB - Georgia
245. Washington Commanders: Caden Prieskorn, TE - Ole Miss
246. New York Giants (from BUF): Karene Reid, LB - Utah
247. Dallas Cowboys (from KC): Melquan Stovall, WR - Arizona State
The Cowboys already found their Day 1 impact receiver in Jayden Higgins, whose play style complements CeeDee Lamb well. But the receiver room could use a little additional depth, in case Jonathan Mingo or Parris Campbell don’t pan out as viable options.
Melquan Stovall is this draft’s best kept secret, an elite athlete who feasts from the slot and also has kick return value. Most experts believe he’ll be a priority undrafted free agent, but the Cowboys can ensure they get him here and beef up their receiving depth in the process.
248. New Orleans Saints (from PHI): Montrell Johnson Jr., RB - Florida
249. San Francisco 49ers: Jordan Hancock, S - Ohio State
250. Green Bay Packers: Jalen Travis, OT - Iowa State
251. Kansas City Chiefs: Konata Mumpfield, WR - Pittsburgh
252. San Francisco 49ers: Elijhah Badger, WR - Florida
253. Miami Dolphins: Jared Harrison-Hunte, iDL - SMU
254. New Orleans Saints: Eddie Czaplicki, P - USC
255. Cleveland Browns: Andrew Armstrong, WR - Arkansas
256. Los Angeles Chargers: Nikko Reed, CB - Oregon
257. Kansas City Chiefs: Hunter Wohler, S - Wisconsin
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