Based on free agency through today

[gimmesix]

No. 12 CB Will Johnson, Michigan
No. 44 WR Jayden Higgins, Iowa State
No. 76 LB Chris Paul Jr., Mississippi
No. 149 RB Trevor Etienne, Georgia
No. 170 LB Danny Stutsman, Oklahoma
No. 171 RB Bhayshul Tuten, Virginia Tech
No. 174 QB Tyler Shough, Louisville
No. 188 C Jake Majors, Texas
No. 211 DL Ty Robinson, Nebraska
No. 247 DL Howard Cross III, Notre Dame

This was a needs-based draft based on what we've done in free agency so far and who we've lost. I went by the rankings at https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2025-nfl-draft-board-big-board. I can't say it would be my favorite draft if Dallas did it this way since I want a DT early. I'd also like an RB earlier. I do like Ty Robinson and think he'll be gone before that point in the draft. Same with Howard Cross, but his lack of height may make him a late-rounder. And Tuten is one of my favorite third-day backs.

 

[bleachedwheat]

If PFF has DT Robinson in the 200's their rankings can't be trusted.
For me switch Paul(170) and Stutsman(76)... and Etienne(171) and Tuten(149) to make it a little more realistic.
Stutsman and Tuten might go on Day 2.
Still need a slot corner, unless Bland plays there.

 

[gimmesix]

If PFF has DT Robinson in the 200's their rankings can't be trusted.
For me switch Paul(170) and Stutsman(76)... and Etienne(171) and Tuten(149) to make it a little more realistic.
Stutsman and Tuten might go on Day 2.
Still need a slot corner, unless Bland plays there.

It's always hard to tell. Some players we think are going to go early end up being taken late and some who are late-rounders or even UDFAs get taken earlier than expected.

I don't swear by PFF's rankings, though. They were just one of the few that I found with that many prospects ranked.

 

[gimmesix]

All right. Have to adjust my needs picks based on today's free agency and trades.

12 WR Luther Burden III, Missouri (WR is the only need position we haven't addressed)

44 DT Alfred Collins, Texas

76 RB RJ Harvey, Central Florida

149 CB Alijah Huzzie, North Carolina (wanted to take a CB earlier than this, but didn't work out valuewise)

171 LB Danny Stutsman, Oklahoma

174 QB Kurtis Rourke, Indiana

204 C Jake Majors, Texas

211 RB Ja'Quindon Jackson, Arkansas

239 DL Ty Robinson, Nebraska

247 CB Tommi Hill, Nebraska

 

[gimmesix]

If PFF has DT Robinson in the 200's their rankings can't be trusted.
For me switch Paul(170) and Stutsman(76)... and Etienne(171) and Tuten(149) to make it a little more realistic.
Stutsman and Tuten might go on Day 2.
Still need a slot corner, unless Bland plays there.

I tried to look at some other sites with that many ranked, but some of their early rankings were out-of-whack with more trusted ones I've viewed that were limited to 50 or so. So I stuck with PFF for my updated needs draft.

 

[CCBoy]

Rico Dowdle, will join the Carolina Panthers — the team announced — heading home to his familiar stomping grounds.

The native of Asheville, NC and former standout running back at South Carolina is reportedly a one-year deal worth a maximum of $6 million, with $3 million in promised salary, per NFL Network.

https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/free-agency-roundup-two-trades-d-law-and-rico-exit-more

Running back in view, just moved up on projected draft boards.

 

[ErikWilliamsHeadSlap]

All right. Have to adjust my needs picks based on today's free agency and trades.

12 WR Luther Burden III, Missouri (WR is the only need position we haven't addressed)

44 DT Alfred Collins, Texas

76 RB RJ Harvey, Central Florida

149 CB Alijah Huzzie, North Carolina (wanted to take a CB earlier than this, but didn't work out valuewise)

171 LB Danny Stutsman, Oklahoma

174 QB Kurtis Rourke, Indiana

204 C Jake Majors, Texas

211 RB Ja'Quindon Jackson, Arkansas

239 DL Ty Robinson, Nebraska

247 CB Tommi Hill, Nebraska

What's the obsession with Majors? The centers in this draft are woeful.

 

[Rayman70]

No. 12 CB Will Johnson, Michigan
No. 44 WR Jayden Higgins, Iowa State
No. 76 LB Chris Paul Jr., Mississippi
No. 149 RB Trevor Etienne, Georgia
No. 170 LB Danny Stutsman, Oklahoma
No. 171 RB Bhayshul Tuten, Virginia Tech
No. 174 QB Tyler Shough, Louisville
No. 188 C Jake Majors, Texas
No. 211 DL Ty Robinson, Nebraska
No. 247 DL Howard Cross III, Notre Dame

This was a needs-based draft based on what we've done in free agency so far and who we've lost. I went by the rankings at https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2025-nfl-draft-board-big-board. I can't say it would be my favorite draft if Dallas did it this way since I want a DT early. I'd also like an RB earlier. I do like Ty Robinson and think he'll be gone before that point in the draft. Same with Howard Cross, but his lack of height may make him a late-rounder. And Tuten is one of my favorite third-day backs.

Like the picks but hate where Robinson is slated. I see no way he lasts that late. Rd 3 is where you need to draft him, maybe rd 2.

 

[gimmesix]

What's the obsession with Majors? The centers in this draft are woeful.

I think he'd be a decent value at that point. It's not like he's being taken in the third round. I just went by PFF's values and chose him. If there is some other linemen you like better at that point, I wouldn't be opposed to it.

 

[gimmesix]

Like the picks but hate where Robinson is slated. I see no way he lasts that late. Rd 3 is where you need to draft him, maybe rd 2.

I agree, but am using PFF's value chart. And who knows? Players fall all the time for this reason or that reason.

 

[gimmesix]

Rico Dowdle, will join the Carolina Panthers — the team announced — heading home to his familiar stomping grounds.

The native of Asheville, NC and former standout running back at South Carolina is reportedly a one-year deal worth a maximum of $6 million, with $3 million in promised salary, per NFL Network.

https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/free-agency-roundup-two-trades-d-law-and-rico-exit-more

Running back in view, just moved up on projected draft boards.

I have us taking two in my revised draft, RJ Harvey in the third and Jackson in the sixth. I could easily see us taking one in the second, but Collins was the better value.

 

[CCBoy]

I have us taking two in my revised draft, RJ Harvey in the third and Jackson in the sixth. I could easily see us taking one in the second, but Collins was the better value.

Good questions.

 

[morasp]

I like the idea. When I do my last one I may go BPA with the assumption that they aren't going to fix this thing in one season and also their goal to have no voids going into the draft.

 

[visionary]

All right. Have to adjust my needs picks based on today's free agency and trades.

12 WR Luther Burden III, Missouri (WR is the only need position we haven't addressed)

44 DT Alfred Collins, Texas

76 RB RJ Harvey, Central Florida

149 CB Alijah Huzzie, North Carolina (wanted to take a CB earlier than this, but didn't work out valuewise)

171 LB Danny Stutsman, Oklahoma

174 QB Kurtis Rourke, Indiana

204 C Jake Majors, Texas

211 RB Ja'Quindon Jackson, Arkansas

239 DL Ty Robinson, Nebraska

247 CB Tommi Hill, Nebraska

Good effort but there isnt a single player here that i think will be a top end starter next year

This is need meets decent hole filling players draft. The exact thing you dont want to do

 

[starfan1]

never plays out like the mocks show but Id be excited with this. although admittedly Kentucky CBs scare me now

12.
Ashton JeantyRB Boise State
44.
Maxwell HairstonCB Kentucky
76.
Xavier RestrepoWR Miami (FL)
149.
Joshua FarmerDT Florida State
171.
Kyle McCordQB Syracuse
174.
Miles FrazierOG LSU
204.
Kobe KingLB Penn State
211.
Devin NealRB Kansas
239.
Jackson HawesTE Georgia Tech
247.
Jimmy Horn Jr.WR Colorado

 

[gimmesix]

Good effort but there isnt a single player here that i think will be a top end starter next year

This is need meets decent hole filling players draft. The exact thing you dont want to do

Finding top-end starters is difficult. There's a good chance that Burden could be one. I'm not sure about Harvey, but I like the tools that he has as a back better than some of the others who will go earlier than him. He's a third-rounder because he's short (5-8) and played at a smaller college, not because of his skills. I'd expect Collins to start out strictly as a run-down defender.

 

[gimmesix]

I like the idea. When I do my last one I may go BPA with the assumption that they aren't going to fix this thing in one season and also their goal to have no voids going into the draft.

Yeah, I'll probably switch it up at some point. For the moment, I just thought it would be interesting to take look at our FA signings and try to figure out needs priorities for a draft. I think needs always need to be considered, but not to the point where you are passing up much better players, which I could be accused of doing with these drafts.

 

[visionary]

Finding top-end starters is difficult. There's a good chance that Burden could be one. I'm not sure about Harvey, but I like the tools that he has as a back better than some of the others who will go earlier than him. He's a third-rounder because he's short (5-8) and played at a smaller college, not because of his skills. I'd expect Collins to start out strictly as a run-down defender.

Not difficult if not picking for need

1: Harmon (DT) or Simmons (LOT)
2. Johnson (iowa RB)
3. Schweisinger (LB)

Can do this if we run FA the right way but we dont

 

[reddyuta]

I don't think they are going to use top picks on a CB,if I was to guess it will be Dline and offensive skill positions.

 

[CCBoy]

The Cowboys also have Asim Richards, a fifth-round pick in 2023. But although guard is considered his ideal NFL position, Richards’ experience as a college tackle may be pulling him into the swing role vacated by Chuma Edoga’s departure in free agency. He’s already seen time there over the last two years. But if Dallas adds a new OT this offseason through free agency or the draft, Richards may also be in that RG competition.

The key idea with the Robert Jones addition is that he’s another viable option. And at $4.75 million, Dallas must see him as having real starting potential. It’s low enough that you could still stomach him as a backup, but it’s way more than the $1.2 million they’ve been paying Edoga the last two years. Jones may end up in a reserve role, especially if a younger talent falls to them in the draft or if guys like Hoffman and Bass make big developmental leaps. But as of today, the Cowboys may see him as the front-runner to be their right guard in 2025.

https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/202...sive-line-ripple-effect-brock-hoffman-tj-bass