Apparently we had an A+ draft

[Risen Star]

 

[bleachedwheat]

If you don't count Day 3, I concur.

 

[Kwyn]

Woohoo!

Risen said the Cowboys had an A+ draft!

 

[Risen Star]

I don't think Akingbesote should raise the grade that much. It's just one pick.

 

[FiveSuperBowls]

We had an A+ draft compared to the past two years.

 

[lwehlers]

no way a B- to a C is my grade. no impact running back or a wr in this group this year. first three rounds were good then after that and not having a fourth really hurt this draft.

 

[Reality]

 

[Kwyn]

DALLAS COWBOYS: A+​

1 (12): G Tyler Booker, Alabama

Booker — Zack Martin’s retirement in March left a hole on the Cowboys’ interior offensive line. Booker, the 48th-ranked prospect on the PFF Big Board, profiles as a bit of a reach but a talent who fills a definite need up front in Dallas. The Alabama guard earned an 86.5 PFF pass-blocking grade in 2024, which will provide an instant boost to a Cowboys offense that ranked 23rd in PFF pass-blocking grade (62.1) this past season.


2 (44): ED Donovan Ezeiruaku, Boston College

Ezeiruaku — Situated at 17 on the PFF Big Board, Ezeiruaku profiles as a significant value for the Cowboys here. The Boston College standout maintains a solid grading profile, particularly against true pass sets, where he clocked the most snaps of any edge rusher in the 2025 class (196), earning a 90.7 PFF pass-rushing grade and a 25.8% pass rush win rate.


3 (76): CB Shavon Revel, East Carolina

Revel — Shavon Revel was the No. 44 player on the PFF Big Board, so his selection represents great value for the Cowboys at No. 76. Revel is a tall outside corner with back-to-back seasons with coverage grades above 80 (80.5 in 2023 and 84.0 in 2024).


5 (149): RB Jaydon Blue, Texas

Blue — The Cowboys finally address the running back position and get solid value with Jaydon Blue. After two seasons being stuck behind elite running back talent at Texas, Blue got his chance to be the featured back. Blue struggled with fumbles a bit, putting the ball on the ground four times while losing three of them. However, he showcased some elusiveness, forcing 37 missed tackles on 140 rushing attempts.


5 (152): LB Shemar James, Florida

James — The Cowboys have question marks at the linebacker spot, and Shemar James brings a lot of experience to the table, logging over 1,000 career snaps over three seasons, though with mixed results. His PFF coverage grade dropped to 46.5 last season after he posted an impressive 75.2 figure in 2023. On the other hand, he set a career high with a 68.4 PFF run-defense grade in his final year, registering 14 run stops and forcing a fumble.


6 (204): T Ajani Cornelius, Oregon

Cornelius — In three seasons as a starter, Cornelius allowed just four total sacks and 35 pressures on 1,466 pass-blocking snaps.


7 (217): DI Jay Toia, UCLA

Toia — At 6-foot-3 and 325 pounds, Toia is very difficult to move, as evidenced by his 70.0 run-defense grade this past season. He still has work to do as a pass rusher, but his 22 total pressures in 2024 nearly tripled his combined total from the previous three years.


7 (239): RB Phil Mafah, Clemson

Mafah — The Cowboys select a big power back in Mafah, who provides an option in short-yardage situations. He gained 3.24 yards after contact per attempt in 2024.


7 (247): DI Tommy Akingbesote, Maryland

 

[Corso]

S-Tier drafting.
Enter the dragon, hardcore mode with SSF.

Word to your moms,
I came to drop bombs.

 

[big dog cowboy]

 

[ShortRound]

 

[TwistedL0g1k]

It was a solid draft. There's always room for second guessing, and some holes had to be left unfilled.

 

[xLoganx]

Stolen from Jerry and Stephen's arts and crafts room.

 

[Rayman70]

We had an A+ draft compared to the past two years.

The last two drafts of the Mike McCarthy error were rough. This first one for Shotty was awesome and has the potential to be a tone setter for the franchise.

 

[stiletto]

I'm sure Booker will be ok. They say he will start right away for Zack but I still would've preferred another weapon at WR for #12. I think it would've been more exciting for the next season had we drafted Ebuka or Golden.

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

Hide!
Yoda wants to borrow that until he gets another one.

 

[Robalocc88]

So stupid!! How the **** ! Does anyone give out grades before 2 - 3 seasons??? Stypir money making sites....laughable

 

[StuckMojo]

I'm sure Booker will be ok. They say he will start right away for Zack but I still would've preferred another weapon at WR for #12. I think it would've been more exciting for the next season had we drafted Ebuka or Golden.

Booker was the higher ranked player. But time will tell if it was the right pick.

 

[CanadianCowboysFan]

Nah can't be, this board said so

 

[RonWashington]

Is that a young Spagnola and Jerry when he bought the team ?