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The Dallas Cowboys had a very fine performance in the NFL Draft for what it's worth.
The team addressed a few roster concerns - most notably by doubling-down at running back on Day 3 - but also capitalized on high-value prospects dropping in their lap.
Dallas' most significant display was the attention to high-character reputations, which brought in a class of potential leaders the locker room and head coach Brian Schottenheimer will count on.
However ... the Draft concluded with one major concern still unaddressed: wide receiver.
Practically all offseason, the Cowboys' front office leadership has preached about their mission of finding an "explosive No. 2 option" at receiver to pair with All-Pro CeeDee Lamb.
Arizona WR Tetairoa McMillan may have been their favorite option in the first round, but once he was selected No. 8 by Carolina, Dallas opted for offensive lineman Tyler Booker with the No. 12 pick.
From then on, Cowboys Nation expected at least a couple receivers to be taken by Dallas later in the Draft ... but none were. The Cowboys selected zero wide receivers in the 2025 NFL Draft after the position was arguably their most dire need.
In the hours that followed Saturday's Round 7, they finally acknowledged the position ... via un-drafted free agent signings.
Dallas has agreed to terms with veteran Texas Tech wideout Josh Kelly and Oregon's Traeshon Holden.
Kelly is a college football journeyman, spending six seasons collectively at Fresno State, Washington State and Texas Tech. Last season he hauled in 89 passes for 1,023 yards and five touchdowns in Lubbock with the Red Raiders.
At 6-1, 195 pounds, Kelly provides decent slot potential with his sharp-angle route running and composure when catching in crowded spaces.
Holden started his college career with two seasons at Alabama, then transferred to Oregon for his next two. Last season, he set career highs in receptions (45) and yards (718) while adding five touchdowns.
The 6-3, 205-pound threat brings inside/outside flexibility and excels in finding gaps in defensive zones.
Will either of these guys be Dallas' WR2? That is unlikely.
Jalen Tolbert, KaVontae Turpin and Johnathan Mingo are more predictable candidates. Youngsters like Ryan Flournoy and Jalen Brooks may have a say too.
But the signings will offer prospects an opportunity to earn a roster spot at training camp in Oxnard.
Immediately jumping into the un-drafted free agent pool, Dallas shows it's recognition of the unsatisfying Draft outcome.
Receiver may have been Dallas' lone blemish from their draft-week showing ... but at least the scouting department as already found some help.
For now, fans can hope the front office's "substantive" plans include more of that.
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The team addressed a few roster concerns - most notably by doubling-down at running back on Day 3 - but also capitalized on high-value prospects dropping in their lap.
Dallas' most significant display was the attention to high-character reputations, which brought in a class of potential leaders the locker room and head coach Brian Schottenheimer will count on.
However ... the Draft concluded with one major concern still unaddressed: wide receiver.
Practically all offseason, the Cowboys' front office leadership has preached about their mission of finding an "explosive No. 2 option" at receiver to pair with All-Pro CeeDee Lamb.
Arizona WR Tetairoa McMillan may have been their favorite option in the first round, but once he was selected No. 8 by Carolina, Dallas opted for offensive lineman Tyler Booker with the No. 12 pick.
From then on, Cowboys Nation expected at least a couple receivers to be taken by Dallas later in the Draft ... but none were. The Cowboys selected zero wide receivers in the 2025 NFL Draft after the position was arguably their most dire need.
In the hours that followed Saturday's Round 7, they finally acknowledged the position ... via un-drafted free agent signings.
Dallas has agreed to terms with veteran Texas Tech wideout Josh Kelly and Oregon's Traeshon Holden.
Kelly is a college football journeyman, spending six seasons collectively at Fresno State, Washington State and Texas Tech. Last season he hauled in 89 passes for 1,023 yards and five touchdowns in Lubbock with the Red Raiders.
At 6-1, 195 pounds, Kelly provides decent slot potential with his sharp-angle route running and composure when catching in crowded spaces.
Holden started his college career with two seasons at Alabama, then transferred to Oregon for his next two. Last season, he set career highs in receptions (45) and yards (718) while adding five touchdowns.
The 6-3, 205-pound threat brings inside/outside flexibility and excels in finding gaps in defensive zones.
Will either of these guys be Dallas' WR2? That is unlikely.
Jalen Tolbert, KaVontae Turpin and Johnathan Mingo are more predictable candidates. Youngsters like Ryan Flournoy and Jalen Brooks may have a say too.
But the signings will offer prospects an opportunity to earn a roster spot at training camp in Oxnard.
Immediately jumping into the un-drafted free agent pool, Dallas shows it's recognition of the unsatisfying Draft outcome.
Receiver may have been Dallas' lone blemish from their draft-week showing ... but at least the scouting department as already found some help.
For now, fans can hope the front office's "substantive" plans include more of that.
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