Here is our latest three-round mock draft.
There is just a little over a month standing between the Dallas Cowboys and the 2025 NFL Draft. After hitting some depth pieces in free agency, the Cowboys still have plenty to accomplish in the draft if they want to be a true contender next season.
Today, we take a look at what the first three rounds of the draft could look like for the Cowboys come April. For today’s mock draft, we will be using the Pro Football Focus simulator, which you can try out here.
Round 1, 12th Overall
With the 12th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft the Dallas Cowboys select…
Ashton Jeanty, Running Back, Boise State
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When we get on the clock at pick 12, there are plenty of intriguing prospects still on the board. Offensive playmakers Ashton Jeanty, Emeka Egbuka, and Luther Burden III are still available, as are offensive tackle Josh Simmons and edge rusher Mykel Williams.
While beefing up either side of the line is intriguing, we need to add a dynamic weapon to our offense. Both Burden and Egbuka have appealing traits, but no offensive player in the draft may have as much immediate impact on an offense as Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty.
The 21-year-old running back is a total package, dynamic playmaker who would fit perfectly in Dallas’ offensive scheme. Jeanty would provide some much-needed explosiveness to the Cowboys’ offense and could be a feature back who plays nearly every down.
You could argue that Jeanty is the most talented offensive player in the entire draft class, so getting him at pick 12 is an absolute steal. Here’s what Lance Zierlein of NFL.com had to say about the running back.
Jeanty plays a position that has become devalued on draft day, but his unique talent and the resurgence of the run game in the NFL should force teams to reconsider that factor when weighing his value. He’s the ultimate yardage creator, with the talent and skill set to succeed independent of the quality of his blocking. Jeanty’s speed forces linebackers to flow hard outside, creating cutback lanes and chunk runs, while his vision, balance and elusiveness get it done along the interior. The threat of what he can do on the ground should create ideal play-action opportunities for his team, allowing his next play-caller to, say, unburden a young quarterback or any other passer being asked to shoulder too much of the offense. He’s compact and muscular, but there could be some minor concern surrounding his massive workload in 2024. This top-flight running back is capable of becoming the face of an offense in a league where the pendulum might be swinging back to the running game. Jeanty has future All-Pro talent.
Round 2, 44th Overall
With the 44th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft the Dallas Cowboys select…
Trey Amos, Cornerback, Ole Miss
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After drafting an offensive playmaker in round one, we get back on the clock at pick 44, looking to do the same on the defensive side of the ball. Cornerbacks Trey Amos and Shavon Revel are both still on the board, as are defensive tackle Alfred Collins and edge rushers Landon Jackson and Jack Sawyer.
While adding another talented defensive tackle to play next to the recently-signed Osa Odighizuwa is tempting, finding a potential starter at the other two positions is a more significant need right now. With Sam Williams set to return from injury and second-year defensive end Marshawn Kneeland potentially progressing as a player, not to mention Dante Fowler returning, we opt to stay away from the edge rushers and focus on finding a starting-caliber cornerback.
While Amos and Revel are both very talented players, Revel’s recent ACL tear back in September 2024 gives us some pause. With Trevon Diggs’ injury looming, we need someone who we can rely on to be healthy and start right out of the gate, ultimately making the Ole Miss cornerback our selection.
Amos is a lengthy defender who was named First-Team All-SEC last season, leading Ole Miss with 13 PBUs and three interceptions. The 23-year-old could immediately slide in opposite DaRon Bland as the Cowboys’ starting outside cornerback, giving Dallas’ defensive a much-needed upgrade on the backend.
Here’s what NFL.com had to say about the Ole Miss product.
Long press cornerback who proved he could make the jump from the Sun Belt to the SEC without a hitch. Amos can disrupt the release and plays with good short-area movement in man coverage. He can get a little lost at the top of the route and needs occasional safety nets over the top. He has twitchy feet to close and sees the action clearly from zone but can be hampered by indecisiveness, despite favorable instincts. Amos uses physicality and length to shrink the 50/50 odds in his favor. He can play in multiple coverage but is most consistent in zone. Amos needs to ramp up his run support and trust his eyes in space, but he has the goods to become a solid starting outside corner.
Round 3, 76th Overall
With the 76th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft the Dallas Cowboys select…
Jalen Royals, Wide Receiver, Utah State
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After adding an offensive and defensive player with our first two picks, we’re free to go in any direction in the third round. A trio of defenders, edge rusher Kyle Kennard, defensive tackle Jordan Phillips, and linebacker Carson Schwesinger, are all still on the board.
While all three would be a fit at positions of need, with the lack of impact moves so far this March, we need to take another shot at adding one more impactful playmaker to our offense. With that in mind, we zero in on the wide receiver position. Tre Harris, Tez Johnson, Jalen Royals, and Savion Williams are four of the top receivers still on the board.
While all four have some intriguing traits, we need a player who can consistently line up on the outside and give CeeDee Lamb the flexibility to play in the slot when needed. This basically eliminates Johnson from the discussion, narrowing it down to a three-man race. While Harris and Williams have intriguing physical traits, Jalen Royals is the most complete package of the group, making him our selection.
The 22-year-old wideout would be a great complement to Lamb in Dallas’ offense. His natural instinctiveness and ability to manipulate space should allow him to make an immediate impact at the NFL level. Royals could slide in as the Cowboys’ starting Z receiver this fall and would be a much-needed upgrade to their receiver room.
Here’s what NFL.com had to say about the Utah State wideout.
Skilled and instinctive, Royals might lack the desired explosiveness, but he makes up for it with his body control and feel for the game. He has good size and is keenly aware of defenders around him, which allows him to adjust routes and improve his chances on contested catches. He’s a decent route-runner but doesn’t have the short-area foot quickness and burst to open wide windows for his quarterback. He’s excellent as a zone-beater and uses plus body control and play strength to bring in catches in traffic. Royals is a smooth athlete who can play inside or outside and is best suited for an offense that will value him as a possession target over the first two levels.