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It's finally draft week, the time when the Dallas Cowboys thrive on building their roster. Thus far in the offseason, the Cowboys have done an admirable job of filling holes, but quantity doesn't equal quality, and the 2025 NFL draft is where they'll find a higher tier of talent to improve.
With four big needs heading into the draft and having just three premium picks, the Cowboys will have to find a way to get the most bang for their buck. A trade back in the first round to recoup a second or third-round pick makes sense, but without guessing on who their partner will be, it's difficult to predict a trade. So without any deals, here's three-round mock draft for what the Cowboys might do on Thursday and Friday nights.
Examining the team needs and reading the tea leaves from everything the organization has said this offseason can help give an educated guess as to what the Cowboys might do early in the draft. It's a wildly unpredictable draft class, but here's what the team might do on Days 1 and 2.
The first-round selection for the Cowboys has wide receiver written all over it and unless something crazy happens where a top 5 player falls into their lap, Golden might be their pick. The alternative is Tetairoa McMillan, but the guess is he'll be gone, so Dallas' offense picks up a WR who can open up the passing game.
Golden lit up the combine with his 4.29 40-yard dash, and although he doesn't look like he plays to that timed speed, he's got enough juice to help take the offense to the next level. Apparently, taking the top off a defense wasn't something Golden was asked to do in Texas' offense.
With his quick feet and savvy route running ability, Golden creates easy separation, especially in the intermediate part of the field. The Cowboys need to unlock the speed element to their offense and Golden will help.
This spot would be a great fit for cornerback Trey Amos, but it looks like his stock is rising on draft boards, so the run-stuffing defensive tackle Collins is the answer to bulking up the interior of Dallas' defensive line. With just Mazi Smith and Osa Odighizuwa as legitimate options at DT, the defense needs to find more quality, which Collins provides.
He doesn't offer much as a pass rusher, but Collins has the size, strength and agility to be a force against the run. The Cowboys have struggled to slow down rushing attacks over the last handful of seasons and Collins will help the run defense improve.
There aren't many prospects who are a better fit for the Cowboys than Collins, who would become an immediate part of the DT rotation and could replace Smith as a starter quickly.
The Cowboys need to find a better solution at running back than relying on a few veteran options they signed on the cheap in free agency, and they get that in Harvey. With quick feet, patience and the burst to run away from defenders, Harvey gives the offense a game breaker at RB.
Harvey was ridiculously productive in his last two seasons at Central Florida, where he ran for 1,416 and 1,577 yards respectively. He also combined for 43 scores, 38 of which were rushing touchdowns, in those two years while averaging 6.6 yards a carry over the course of three seasons.
The knock on Harvey is his age, he's already 24-years old, but the Cowboys need a big-play RB with speed to help unlock the offense. Harvey can do that and give the team four years in the prime of his career before they have to find his replacement.
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With four big needs heading into the draft and having just three premium picks, the Cowboys will have to find a way to get the most bang for their buck. A trade back in the first round to recoup a second or third-round pick makes sense, but without guessing on who their partner will be, it's difficult to predict a trade. So without any deals, here's three-round mock draft for what the Cowboys might do on Thursday and Friday nights.
Examining the team needs and reading the tea leaves from everything the organization has said this offseason can help give an educated guess as to what the Cowboys might do early in the draft. It's a wildly unpredictable draft class, but here's what the team might do on Days 1 and 2.
First Round, 12th overall: Matthew Golden, WR, Texas
The first-round selection for the Cowboys has wide receiver written all over it and unless something crazy happens where a top 5 player falls into their lap, Golden might be their pick. The alternative is Tetairoa McMillan, but the guess is he'll be gone, so Dallas' offense picks up a WR who can open up the passing game.
Golden lit up the combine with his 4.29 40-yard dash, and although he doesn't look like he plays to that timed speed, he's got enough juice to help take the offense to the next level. Apparently, taking the top off a defense wasn't something Golden was asked to do in Texas' offense.
With his quick feet and savvy route running ability, Golden creates easy separation, especially in the intermediate part of the field. The Cowboys need to unlock the speed element to their offense and Golden will help.
Second Round, 44th overall: Alfred Collins, DT, Texas
This spot would be a great fit for cornerback Trey Amos, but it looks like his stock is rising on draft boards, so the run-stuffing defensive tackle Collins is the answer to bulking up the interior of Dallas' defensive line. With just Mazi Smith and Osa Odighizuwa as legitimate options at DT, the defense needs to find more quality, which Collins provides.
He doesn't offer much as a pass rusher, but Collins has the size, strength and agility to be a force against the run. The Cowboys have struggled to slow down rushing attacks over the last handful of seasons and Collins will help the run defense improve.
There aren't many prospects who are a better fit for the Cowboys than Collins, who would become an immediate part of the DT rotation and could replace Smith as a starter quickly.
Third Round, 76th pick overall: R.J. Harvey, RB, UCF
The Cowboys need to find a better solution at running back than relying on a few veteran options they signed on the cheap in free agency, and they get that in Harvey. With quick feet, patience and the burst to run away from defenders, Harvey gives the offense a game breaker at RB.
Harvey was ridiculously productive in his last two seasons at Central Florida, where he ran for 1,416 and 1,577 yards respectively. He also combined for 43 scores, 38 of which were rushing touchdowns, in those two years while averaging 6.6 yards a carry over the course of three seasons.
The knock on Harvey is his age, he's already 24-years old, but the Cowboys need a big-play RB with speed to help unlock the offense. Harvey can do that and give the team four years in the prime of his career before they have to find his replacement.
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