Some draft scattershot

[darthseinfeld]

- The #1 priority of this draft should be to land a 2026 day 1 pick. Thats where the real value is. Id take an 2026 1st over a 2025 2nd any day of the week. From our position, that is very attainable. The #2 QB being there, or a 3rd QB being targeted at that spot is the key.

- Shemar Stewart is very interesting to me. I don't really see a raw football player, just a raw rusher. That can be coached. The warning is the same statement was said about K'lavon Chaisson back in 2020. What is interesting about Stewart to me is he can be a player who can attack from every spot on the line if he can develop a pass rush plan.

- I have a hard time seeing us going WR day 2, but if we do I hope its Becht or Royals. Royals small school pedigree worries me, but I think he has the talent to develop into a versitile #2

- I really dont love this OL draft. Campbell wont be there. Although a better prospect than Guyton, Membou has only played RT. Banks might be a better OG. Simmons is knee is a concern that high.I dont necessarily hate OL at 12, but I dont love it either. The OL move that would excite would be Zabel at 44 if he is there. That would really strengthen the interior. Gun to my head OL pick at 12 would be Membou because I do think he has RT ability. However he could even go higher than Campbell

- I think the 3rd and 4th round are going to have major runs at HB. Like ridiculous runs. Especially if players like Damien Martinez are being talk of as day 2 guys. . I could see it starting to dry up by our 5th. Where that works for is is pushing players at other positions down.

- Tyleik Williams is a guy Im eyeing at 44. Mocked alot in the 1st, but I think its possible he falls behind more penetrative players on draft day. I see Grant as a potential Daron Payne and Williams as a potential Dalvin Tomlinson. I can see a potential Dalvin Tomlinson being undervalued in this DT class.

 

[NDGAEDE]

The first thought is really interesting. It is a weak draft at the top this year, especially at the money positions like QB, CB, WR. It's a good thought to load up because Arch can come out next year. I don't think he will though. All the Manning's finished college before going pro, didn't they? And outside of Arch, it's supposed to be a bad QB class next year too, right? I'm not opposed to it, but we desperately need players this year.

Love Tyleik, him or Collins would be a homerun for this team. DL in round 2 and 3 is great this year.

Also, the WR I'm really liking is Kyle Williams. I can't for the life of me understand why he's rated so low in places. I think he'll be picked at a spot that will surprise people. Right height, right speed, right production, and a great route runner? He's a good prospect

 

[darthseinfeld]

The first thought is really interesting. It is a weak draft at the top this year, especially at the money positions like QB, CB, WR. It's a good thought to load up because Arch can come out next year. I don't think he will though. All the Manning's finished college before going pro, didn't they? And outside of Arch, it's supposed to be a bad QB class next year too, right? I'm not opposed to it, but we desperately need players this year.

Love Tyleik, him or Collins would be a homerun for this team. DL in round 2 and 3 is great this year.

Also, the WR I'm really liking is Kyle Williams. I can't for the life of me understand why he's rated so low in places. I think he'll be picked at a spot that will surprise people. Right height, right speed, right production, and a great route runner? He's a good prospect

Im not drafting for this year. Even if I was, home run picks in the 2nd and 3rd maybe make us a 9 win team. Im drafting to build and a 2026 is significantly more valuable to me than a 2025 1st. Puts you in a much better position roster building wise

 

[Hawkeye0202]

From our position, that is very attainable. The #2 QB being there, or a 3rd QB being targeted at that spot is the key.

You lost me here a bit........I assume you are thinking of trading down. The problem with that, especially if you are considering a couple of teams trading up for a QB, is that the Steelers are the only truly QB-needed team after 12. Also, after Ward, there are some questions about whether or not Sanders and Dart are worth first-round picks. So I'm not sure any team will invest what it will take to come back into the first round at our #12. Maybe I'm misunderstanding what you are saying.

I suppose it is possible one of the bottom 4-5 teams may want a particular player @12 and will give us 2026 1st, but that would have us going from 12 to the bottom of the round.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

- I have a hard time seeing us going WR day 2, but if we do I hope its Becht or Royals. Royals small school pedigree worries me, but I think he has the talent to develop into a versitile #2

Unless we like one of the top 2-3 WRs enough to draft at 12 or a little further down in the first......I don't see us going WR until day 3 with a late pick. We already have our 4th round pick WR on the team.

 

[RS12]

Stewart at 12? Another traits player? They did that the last 2 years. Not a great result. Said this a lot, they need to hit on their first three picks this year. Caveat: if you are going to get another number one for 26 and punt on this year then I am OK with that strategy too.

 

[visionary]

- The #1 priority of this draft should be to land a 2026 day 1 pick. Thats where the real value is. Id take an 2026 1st over a 2025 2nd any day of the week. From our position, that is very attainable. The #2 QB being there, or a 3rd QB being targeted at that spot is the key.

- Shemar Stewart is very interesting to me. I don't really see a raw football player, just a raw rusher. That can be coached. The warning is the same statement was said about K'lavon Chaisson back in 2020. What is interesting about Stewart to me is he can be a player who can attack from every spot on the line if he can develop a pass rush plan.

- I have a hard time seeing us going WR day 2, but if we do I hope its Becht or Royals. Royals small school pedigree worries me, but I think he has the talent to develop into a versitile #2

- I really dont love this OL draft. Campbell wont be there. Although a better prospect than Guyton, Membou has only played RT. Banks might be a better OG. Simmons is knee is a concern that high.I dont necessarily hate OL at 12, but I dont love it either. The OL move that would excite would be Zabel at 44 if he is there. That would really strengthen the interior. Gun to my head OL pick at 12 would be Membou because I do think he has RT ability. However he could even go higher than Campbell

- I think the 3rd and 4th round are going to have major runs at HB. Like ridiculous runs. Especially if players like Damien Martinez are being talk of as day 2 guys. . I could see it starting to dry up by our 5th. Where that works for is is pushing players at other positions down.

- Tyleik Williams is a guy Im eyeing at 44. Mocked alot in the 1st, but I think its possible he falls behind more penetrative players on draft day. I see Grant as a potential Daron Payne and Williams as a potential Dalvin Tomlinson. I can see a potential Dalvin Tomlinson being undervalued in this DT class.

This is not a good draft for QBs but is a very deep draft at positions of need for us DT, RB, CB etc

Unless we are going after Arch (and i dont think he’s coming out next year) id rather have a high 2 this year than a 1 next year

There is a TON of value in this draft

 

[darthseinfeld]

You lost me here a bit........I assume you are thinking of trading down. The problem with that, especially if you are considering a couple of teams trading up for a QB, is that the Steelers are the only truly QB-needed team after 12. Also, after Ward, there are some questions about whether or not Sanders and Dart are worth first-round picks. So I'm not sure any team will invest what it will take to come back into the first round at our #12. Maybe I'm misunderstanding what you are saying.

I suppose it is possible one of the bottom 4-5 teams may want a particular player @12 and will give us 2026 1st, but that would have us going from 12 to the bottom of the round.

Pittsburgh could be a good place to get a 2026 #1. They dont have a 2nd this year

 

[Hawkeye0202]

I read a nugget that they actually like Dart better than Sanders, but it's that time of the season (lol)

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

- Shemar Stewart is very interesting to me. I don't really see a raw football player, just a raw rusher. That can be coached. The warning is the same statement was said about K'lavon Chaisson back in 2020. What is interesting about Stewart to me is he can be a player who can attack from every spot on the line if he can develop a pass rush plan.

I just can't take a project at #12 overall. We need a walk-in starter that's ready Day 1 of the season be it at WR, OL, or DL. We already have a project in Kneeland. I also think there will be flat-out better prospects left on the board at #12 than Stewart.

- I have a hard time seeing us going WR day 2, but if we do I hope its Becht or Royals. Royals small school pedigree worries me, but I think he has the talent to develop into a versatile #2

Royals I like, especially his temperament after the catch in terms of YAC. Bech just doesn't really move the needle for me. He's a nice story but I don't know what dynamic ability he brings to the table. I've warmed up some to Tre Harris as I can see his skills/talent play well as a #2 opposite of Lamb. A sleeper I would consider Day 3 would be Washington State's Kyle Williams. I think he's an explosive player that would help round out our wide receiver group.

- I really dont love this OL draft. Campbell wont be there. Although a better prospect than Guyton, Membou has only played RT. Banks might be a better OG. Simmons is knee is a concern that high.I dont necessarily hate OL at 12, but I dont love it either. The OL move that would excite would be Zabel at 44 if he is there. That would really strengthen the interior. Gun to my head OL pick at 12 would be Membou because I do think he has RT ability. However he could even go higher than Campbell

The reports I've been reading say Simmons is progressing well. If he was healthy he'd be head and shoulders above any other OT prospect. I would seriously consider him as a fall back option if the board falls a certain way. I'm not enamored with Campbell and really don't like Banks as an OT prospect.

- I think the 3rd and 4th round are going to have major runs at HB. Like ridiculous runs. Especially if players like Damien Martinez are being talk of as day 2 guys. . I could see it starting to dry up by our 5th. Where that works for is is pushing players at other positions down.

Agreed. I think the run will begin during the second half of Round 2 and definitely by Round 3.

- Tyleik Williams is a guy Im eyeing at 44. Mocked alot in the 1st, but I think its possible he falls behind more penetrative players on draft day. I see Grant as a potential Daron Payne and Williams as a potential Dalvin Tomlinson. I can see a potential Dalvin Tomlinson being undervalued in this DT class.

Totally agree re: Tyliek Williams. I think he's the player we thought we were getting with Mazi.

 

[visionary]

Trade down to 20-22 for an extra 2, then

1. Grant/Willims
2a. CB/RB/WR
2b. CB/RB/WR
3. CB/RB/WR
5. 3 picks: DT, RB, CB
6/7: BPA

 

[TasteMyScythe]

This is not what I would want to see happen in the draft, but more what I feel the Cowboys might do.

DT is a big need, but I feel that the Cowboys think they have it settled at the 3tech, and they will not address the 1tech until day three. Instead of drafting a player to replace Mazi they are going to draft a player to push him. Boston College NT Cam Horsley comes to mind. They just don't value the 1tech like they should, and I don't think this year will be any different...there's going to be some pissed off fans.
Safety could actually be addressed early, and I can see them passing on some of those early 1techs. There is some "silent" chatter about Andrew Mukuba...he is on the list of 30. His versatility to play both safety positions as well as the slot are very intriguing. The kid is a turnover machine, and I think the big thinkers in Dallas believe he can be used like Brian Branch.
Damain Martinez in the 3rd... are they that in love with the kid? Well, they have had an eye on him going back to his high school days in Lewisville, Tx. The kid was very productive in college all three years and averaged I believe 6.2.ypc during that time. ( Pac-12 Offensive Freshman of the Year at Oregon St.). If we trade down and end up with a second 3rd or a 4th than it's an easier pill to swallow.
WR in the 1st... McMillian might just be there at 12 and if he is they will probably take him. He's that true X they need. If he is off the board, I think they go in another direction, possibly Shamar Stewart or Mykel Williams. I don't think they will take one of the other WR's at 12...I'm not sure if they view the other top three as that player who will step in right away and take that #2 spot. The fans think so, but the Cowboys don't think like the fans. They might view Golden, Burden and Egbuka as better slot guys in the NFL even though Golden and Egbuka played some X in college. If there is a trade back than that changes things a little.
OL...there has been some table pounding for Martin's replacement by fans. The Cowboys may already feel they have that replacement in Hoffman, at least for this coming season. He is physical and nasty and falls into that category of playing violent that Adams is preaching. I do think they will draft an OT on day 3...Lundt comes to mind. A zone blocking athletic player who needs a year or two to develop and add play strength.
TE an early pick? That can very well be the curveball Dallas throws. If we get an extra 3rd I can see that as a possibility. If Mason Taylor is still on the board at 76 don't be shocked to hear his name. Might just have the best hands of any TE in the draft, can stretch the seam, line up in the slot and has a very high understanding on how to read defenses (knows where to sit down in zone) and run and setup his routes. His only knock is his blocking needs to catch up to be on par, especially inline. High character guy ...Dad is Jason Taylor, and uncle is Zach Thomas.
Taylor and Martinez in the 3rd? How does that sound?

 

[RonWashington]

Trade down to 20-22 for an extra 2, then

1. Grant/Willims
2a. CB/RB/WR
2b. CB/RB/WR
3. CB/RB/WR
5. 3 picks: DT, RB, CB
6/7: BPA

I like this scenario quite a bit .
Pick up Grant DT round one
Tre Amos CB round 2
Omarion Hampton RB round 2
Tre Harris WR round 3….

 

[Killerinstinct]

I share your desire to try to obtain a future 1 in a trade back. Best case scenario is Browns and Giants take a non QB with their early picks. Hunter/Graham etc. Then Sanders drops to 12 and they are both on the phone trying to move up to grab sanders. A trade involving and early 2nd and next years first for pick 12 would be great. If you get the two teams competing for the pick maybe you could swing an early 2nd and 3rd plus next years 1 for the rights to Sanders at 12.

 

[cowboyec]

i'd love a de...stewart or georgia's mykel williams...at 12.

i really like both ohio st o-linemen...simmons and og donovan jackson.
if we go ot at 12...i hope its simmons or membou.

i'm worried if we don't go rb within our first 3 picks...we'll end up with nothing.
they went a round earlier last year and that'll be the same this year i think.
if we wait til rd5...i hope the depth of this rb class holds.

i'd love to get a quality dt in rd2...but i think ohio st dt tyliek williams may go bottom of rd1...and there could be a run on dts that starts near the bottom of rd1...thru early rd2.
lotta needs...lotta different directions they could go.
id like to see them get a rb in rd2.

 

[Cowboyny]

- The #1 priority of this draft should be to land a 2026 day 1 pick. Thats where the real value is. Id take an 2026 1st over a 2025 2nd any day of the week. From our position, that is very attainable. The #2 QB being there, or a 3rd QB being targeted at that spot is the key.

- Shemar Stewart is very interesting to me. I don't really see a raw football player, just a raw rusher. That can be coached. The warning is the same statement was said about K'lavon Chaisson back in 2020. What is interesting about Stewart to me is he can be a player who can attack from every spot on the line if he can develop a pass rush plan.

- I have a hard time seeing us going WR day 2, but if we do I hope its Becht or Royals. Royals small school pedigree worries me, but I think he has the talent to develop into a versitile #2

- I really dont love this OL draft. Campbell wont be there. Although a better prospect than Guyton, Membou has only played RT. Banks might be a better OG. Simmons is knee is a concern that high.I dont necessarily hate OL at 12, but I dont love it either. The OL move that would excite would be Zabel at 44 if he is there. That would really strengthen the interior. Gun to my head OL pick at 12 would be Membou because I do think he has RT ability. However he could even go higher than Campbell

- I think the 3rd and 4th round are going to have major runs at HB. Like ridiculous runs. Especially if players like Damien Martinez are being talk of as day 2 guys. . I could see it starting to dry up by our 5th. Where that works for is is pushing players at other positions down.

- Tyleik Williams is a guy Im eyeing at 44. Mocked alot in the 1st, but I think its possible he falls behind more penetrative players on draft day. I see Grant as a potential Daron Payne and Williams as a potential Dalvin Tomlinson. I can see a potential Dalvin Tomlinson being undervalued in this DT class.

Based on what I have heard/read thus far, our 1st rd pick is either going to be a de or wr. I think both positions have some depth in rd 1, where they can trade back and still draft a quality option

Love Williams, but not convinced this team uses a high pick on a nt.

Really don’t believe a high rb is in the cards, Martinez type in late day 2, especially if they add another pick and there is a rb run

 

[darthseinfeld]

This is not what I would want to see happen in the draft, but more what I feel the Cowboys might do.

DT is a big need, but I feel that the Cowboys think they have it settled at the 3tech, and they will not address the 1tech until day three. Instead of drafting a player to replace Mazi they are going to draft a player to push him. Boston College NT Cam Horsley comes to mind. They just don't value the 1tech like they should, and I don't think this year will be any different...there's going to be some pissed off fans.
Safety could actually be addressed early, and I can see them passing on some of those early 1techs. There is some "silent" chatter about Andrew Mukuba...he is on the list of 30. His versatility to play both safety positions as well as the slot are very intriguing. The kid is a turnover machine, and I think the big thinkers in Dallas believe he can be used like Brian Branch.
Damain Martinez in the 3rd... are they that in love with the kid? Well, they have had an eye on him going back to his high school days in Lewisville, Tx. The kid was very productive in college all three years and averaged I believe 6.2.ypc during that time. ( Pac-12 Offensive Freshman of the Year at Oregon St.). If we trade down and end up with a second 3rd or a 4th than it's an easier pill to swallow.
WR in the 1st... McMillian might just be there at 12 and if he is they will probably take him. He's that true X they need. If he is off the board, I think they go in another direction, possibly Shamar Stewart or Mykel Williams. I don't think they will take one of the other WR's at 12...I'm not sure if they view the other top three as that player who will step in right away and take that #2 spot. The fans think so, but the Cowboys don't think like the fans. They might view Golden, Burden and Egbuka as better slot guys in the NFL even though Golden and Egbuka played some X in college. If there is a trade back than that changes things a little.
OL...there has been some table pounding for Martin's replacement by fans. The Cowboys may already feel they have that replacement in Hoffman, at least for this coming season. He is physical and nasty and falls into that category of playing violent that Adams is preaching. I do think they will draft an OT on day 3...Lundt comes to mind. A zone blocking athletic player who needs a year or two to develop and add play strength.
TE an early pick? That can very well be the curveball Dallas throws. If we get an extra 3rd I can see that as a possibility. If Mason Taylor is still on the board at 76 don't be shocked to hear his name. Might just have the best hands of any TE in the draft, can stretch the seam, line up in the slot and has a very high understanding on how to read defenses (knows where to sit down in zone) and run and setup his routes. His only knock is his blocking needs to catch up to be on par, especially inline. High character guy ...Dad is Jason Taylor, and uncle is Zach Thomas.
Taylor and Martinez in the 3rd? How does that sound?

They have shown interest in Horsely

 

[darthseinfeld]

Based on what I have heard/read thus far, our 1st rd pick is either going to be a de or wr. I think both positions have some depth in rd 1, where they can trade back and still draft a quality option

Love Williams, but not convinced this team uses a high pick on a nt.

Really don’t believe a high rb is in the cards, Martinez type in late day 2, especially if they add another pick and there is a rb run

I think Rd 3 is where they are most likely to go.

 

[Cowboyny]

I think Rd 3 is where they are most likely to go.

Hoping they get that extra pick like last yr when they got Beebe

 

[darthseinfeld]

Hoping they get that extra pick like last yr when they got Beebe

I think QB will be the only opportunity. And if they do I want a day 1 in 2026 more than an extra pick this year. Its bettee team building. No one in this draft if making us better than a 9 win team