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The Dallas Cowboys continued to rebuild their offensive line with the No. 12 pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft. Last season, they replaced a future Hall of Fame offensive tackle, Tyron Smith, with Tyler Guyton, and this time around, they found Zack Martin's replacement in Tyler Booker.
This leaves the Cowboys needing weapons on offense, and cornerbacks and trench help on defense. Dallas could stick and pick at 44, or move back to add extra picks to attempt to fill all those holes, but moving up for another first-round talent could be the best move for the team. They will need to find the correct prospect and then the right spot to move up to pick him.
These could be the right guys to make an early Day 2 move on.
Height: 6-foot-3, Weight: 251, RAS: N/A
The Cowboys' new coaching staff has discussed wanting to build from the trenches, and they proved it by drafting Booker with their first-round pick. Another logical step would be to do the same on the defensive side. Dallas has a strong defensive end unit, but new defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus has a defensive style that relies on a four-man pass rush. Getting more help for Micah Parsons and Osa Odighizuwa makes sense. Dallas also has two defensive ends on one-year deals, Sam Williams and Dante Fowler Jr., so looking a year ahead is a positive move.
Mike Green could be the second-best pass rusher from this class. He is a true speed rusher who is quick off the snap, has great bend, and finishes the play by bringing the quarterback down. He makes tons of plays behind the line. Green had 17 sacks and 23 tackles for a loss in 2024, and Pro Football Focus (PFF) grades of 92.4 overall, 91.4 pass rush grade, 90.2 run defense grade, and a true pass set pass rush grade of 90.9. He has fallen due to some off-the-field issues, but if the Cowboys want to own the trenches on both sides, they must continue investing in them.
Height: 5-foot-10, Weight: 202, RAS: 8.87
Dallas has attempted to improve the run game with almost every decision since hiring Brian Shottenheimer as their head coach. Their offensive coaching staff was brought in to improve the offensive line and run-game plan. The front office has signed multiple free agents at the offensive line position, and they just added a starting guard in the draft. The next step could be getting a star running back to help the rushing game break out.
TreVeyon Henderson could be the best running back in this draft class. Ashton Jeanty has the notoriety, but like Derrick Henry to Ezekiel Elliott, or Nick Chubb to Saquon Barkley, Henderson could be the star everyone asks how they fell to Round 2. He can catch and block, and is a threat to run the ball for a touchdown every time he touches it. With Tyler Smith, Cooper Beebe, and Booker inside, Henderson will have plenty of room to sneak through and make big plays. Dallas needs weapons, and Henderson can hit on both passing and rushing.
Height: 6-foot, Weight: 206, RAS: N/A
The Cowboys fan base has been battling between the need for an offensive lineman and the need for weapons. Dallas made the offensive line a priority once again, to the elation of some and the dismay of others. CeeDee Lamb is the only real threat for the offense, and that could hamper Dak Prescott when opposing defenses take him away. This receiving class isn't strong regarding top-end talent, but Burden III is potentially one of the special playmakers who could make the receiving room special.
Burden III makes plays after getting the ball in his hands, allowing an offensive coordinator to game plan unique ways to make that happen. HIs versatility allows option routes from the slot, screens, jet sweeps, vertical routes on the outside and anything in between. Burden III would add an instant impact big-play threat to pair with Lamb. If Dallas wants to make the fans who wish for weapons happy, this is probably their top option.
You can find Mike Crum on Twitter @cdpiglet or Bluesky @mike-crum-cdpiglet.bsky.social
This article originally appeared on Cowboys Wire: 2025 Draft: 3 prospects Cowboys should consider trading up for in Rd 2
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This leaves the Cowboys needing weapons on offense, and cornerbacks and trench help on defense. Dallas could stick and pick at 44, or move back to add extra picks to attempt to fill all those holes, but moving up for another first-round talent could be the best move for the team. They will need to find the correct prospect and then the right spot to move up to pick him.
These could be the right guys to make an early Day 2 move on.
3. Edge Mike Green, Marshall
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Height: 6-foot-3, Weight: 251, RAS: N/A
The Cowboys' new coaching staff has discussed wanting to build from the trenches, and they proved it by drafting Booker with their first-round pick. Another logical step would be to do the same on the defensive side. Dallas has a strong defensive end unit, but new defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus has a defensive style that relies on a four-man pass rush. Getting more help for Micah Parsons and Osa Odighizuwa makes sense. Dallas also has two defensive ends on one-year deals, Sam Williams and Dante Fowler Jr., so looking a year ahead is a positive move.
Mike Green could be the second-best pass rusher from this class. He is a true speed rusher who is quick off the snap, has great bend, and finishes the play by bringing the quarterback down. He makes tons of plays behind the line. Green had 17 sacks and 23 tackles for a loss in 2024, and Pro Football Focus (PFF) grades of 92.4 overall, 91.4 pass rush grade, 90.2 run defense grade, and a true pass set pass rush grade of 90.9. He has fallen due to some off-the-field issues, but if the Cowboys want to own the trenches on both sides, they must continue investing in them.
2. RB TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State
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Height: 5-foot-10, Weight: 202, RAS: 8.87
Dallas has attempted to improve the run game with almost every decision since hiring Brian Shottenheimer as their head coach. Their offensive coaching staff was brought in to improve the offensive line and run-game plan. The front office has signed multiple free agents at the offensive line position, and they just added a starting guard in the draft. The next step could be getting a star running back to help the rushing game break out.
TreVeyon Henderson could be the best running back in this draft class. Ashton Jeanty has the notoriety, but like Derrick Henry to Ezekiel Elliott, or Nick Chubb to Saquon Barkley, Henderson could be the star everyone asks how they fell to Round 2. He can catch and block, and is a threat to run the ball for a touchdown every time he touches it. With Tyler Smith, Cooper Beebe, and Booker inside, Henderson will have plenty of room to sneak through and make big plays. Dallas needs weapons, and Henderson can hit on both passing and rushing.
1. WR Luther Burden III, Missouri
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Height: 6-foot, Weight: 206, RAS: N/A
The Cowboys fan base has been battling between the need for an offensive lineman and the need for weapons. Dallas made the offensive line a priority once again, to the elation of some and the dismay of others. CeeDee Lamb is the only real threat for the offense, and that could hamper Dak Prescott when opposing defenses take him away. This receiving class isn't strong regarding top-end talent, but Burden III is potentially one of the special playmakers who could make the receiving room special.
Burden III makes plays after getting the ball in his hands, allowing an offensive coordinator to game plan unique ways to make that happen. HIs versatility allows option routes from the slot, screens, jet sweeps, vertical routes on the outside and anything in between. Burden III would add an instant impact big-play threat to pair with Lamb. If Dallas wants to make the fans who wish for weapons happy, this is probably their top option.
You can find Mike Crum on Twitter @cdpiglet or Bluesky @mike-crum-cdpiglet.bsky.social
This article originally appeared on Cowboys Wire: 2025 Draft: 3 prospects Cowboys should consider trading up for in Rd 2
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