2025 Cowboys Draft

Mr B · Post #1 » by **Mr B** » Thu Mar 20, 2025 3:35 pm

Ok I figured I would just start a new thread specifically for the draft.

Ok my personal opinion is that the Cowboys are in a great spot in the draft at pick #12. Or maybe I should say this is a perfect draft for the Cowboys to be picking #12. The draft is deep but not top heavy.

The Cowboys have a ton of needs. In a perfect scenario I’d love to see the Cowboys trade back. Trade back to around 18-20 and pick up an extra 2nd round pick.

With the first pick draft the best WR available. Tet McMillan should be off the board but Matthew Golden, Emeka Egbuka, or Luther Burden will likely still be on the board. Just draft the best one of those guys.

In the second round I would target DL by drafting Tyleik Williams and then RB Quinshon Judkins.

Then in the 3rd I target an OL pick.

Micah Prescott · Post #2 » by **Micah Prescott** » Thu Mar 20, 2025 4:21 pm

I would be good with them trading back to grab another 2nd rounder.

Hope that actually happens.

Unfortunately we just have a lot of holes to fill. Which makes that scenario ideal.

Mr B · Post #3 » by **Mr B** » Thu Mar 20, 2025 4:50 pm

Did a little 7 round mock. If things fell this way the Cowboys would solve the RB, and DT positions for sure. They also get a “backup” for Dak and some OL prospects. They also get a guy that can become a star WR playing opposite CeeDee.

Post #4 » by **Cactus Jack** » Thu Mar 20, 2025 6:06 pm

Mr B wrote:The Cowboys have a ton of needs. In a perfect scenario I’d love to see the Cowboys trade back. Trade back to around 18-20 and pick up an extra 2nd round pick.

Pick 12 for 18 & 52 could work. But Dallas would have to throw in a 4th (trade chart) which they don't have due to Mingo.

Mr B · Post #5 » by **Mr B** » Thu Mar 20, 2025 6:17 pm

Cactus Jack wrote:
Mr B wrote:The Cowboys have a ton of needs. In a perfect scenario I’d love to see the Cowboys trade back. Trade back to around 18-20 and pick up an extra 2nd round pick.

Pick 12 for 18 & 52 could work. But Dallas would have to throw in a 4th (trade chart) which they don't have because of Mingo.

But if Tyler Warren somehow fell to 12, I would consider it. The Cowboys would probably have to include a future 4th or something to that equivalent.

I would include the future 4th to get a 2nd this year.

I actually prefer the three WR’s ranked after WR Tet McMillan. Golden, Egbuka, or Burden would all be great compliments to CeeDee. All three should go from around 15 to to the top of the 2nd round.

With the extra 2nd round pick the Cowboys could get their DT and their RB. Personally I prefer a big fat run stuffer but there will be several good DT’s available. Or the could go Edge if they want. And with the Cowboys already signing Williams and Sanders at RB I think the Cowboys need a banger at RB. I would love to draft Omarion Hampton but he will be gone by round 2. I would look to draft Quinshon Judkins from Ohio St.

Then in the 3rd draft the best available player (likely an Offenaive Lineman).

Post #6 » by **Cactus Jack** » Thu Mar 20, 2025 6:33 pm

Mr B wrote:
Cactus Jack wrote:
Mr B wrote:The Cowboys have a ton of needs. In a perfect scenario I’d love to see the Cowboys trade back. Trade back to around 18-20 and pick up an extra 2nd round pick.

Pick 12 for 18 & 52 could work. But Dallas would have to throw in a 4th (trade chart) which they don't have because of Mingo.

But if Tyler Warren somehow fell to 12, I would consider it. The Cowboys would probably have to include a future 4th or something to that equivalent.

I would include the future 4th to get a 2nd this year.

The difference between Pick 12 and Picks 18 & 52 is 80 points. Which is essentially equal to an early 4th (Pick 107).

Swapping Picks 12 & 76 for Picks 18, 52 & 92 is about equal value.

Micah Prescott · Post #7 » by **Micah Prescott** » Thu Mar 20, 2025 9:19 pm

I don't want to take any WR in the 1st or 2nd. We need to win with defense.

Honestly I am not sure I like WR at all, at any round. Our #1 is a stud. Tolbert looks good, we have Mingo for depth. Turpin can be a special situation trick play guy.

We need defenders. We need to find that hidden Richard Sherman in the later rounds.

Mr B · Post #8 » by **Mr B** » Thu Mar 20, 2025 10:59 pm

Micah Prescott wrote:I don't want to take any WR in the 1st or 2nd. We need to win with defense.

Honestly I am not sure I like WR at all, at any round. Our #1 is a stud. Tolbert looks good, we have Mingo for depth. Turpin can be a special situation trick play guy.

We need defenders. We need to find that hidden Richard Sherman in the later rounds.

If they do what you’re proposing they will be 1 injury away from Mingo being a starting WR for them. WR is probably their biggest need.

Post #9 » by **Cactus Jack** » Fri Mar 21, 2025 2:15 pm

Micah Prescott wrote:I don't want to take any WR in the 1st or 2nd. We need to win with defense.

Honestly I am not sure I like WR at all, at any round. Our #1 is a stud. Tolbert looks good, we have Mingo for depth. Turpin can be a special situation trick play guy.

We need defenders. We need to find that hidden Richard Sherman in the later rounds.

You don't want Mingo to be your WR3.

I think you need a Bobby Wagner & possibly a Kam Chancellor. But that's just my opinion. :wink:

Micah Prescott · Post #10 » by **Micah Prescott** » Fri Mar 21, 2025 2:31 pm

You don't draft your #3 WR in the first 2 rounds. I'm okay taking one after that. But I think we have bigger holes to fill elsewhere.

I mean, I like the BPA strategy, that is how we got CeeDee. But now that we have CeeDee? I just don't think WR in the first two rounds make sense.

Jeanty would have soooooo much more impact on this offense than any WR would.

Mr B · Post #11 » by **Mr B** » Fri Mar 21, 2025 3:03 pm

Micah Prescott wrote:You don't draft your #3 WR in the first 2 rounds. I'm okay taking one after that. But I think we have bigger holes to fill elsewhere.

I mean, I like the BPA strategy, that is how we got CeeDee. But now that we have CeeDee? I just don't think WR in the first two rounds make sense.

Jeanty would have soooooo much more impact on this offense than any WR would.

You’re not drafting your #3 WR. You’re drafting your #2 with potential to be as good as your #1 in case he gets hurt.

First, you’re assuming Jeanty will be there at 12. This is not a draft loaded with blue chip players. There are 3 MAYBE 4 blue chip players in this draft, Travis Hunter, Abdul Carter, Ashton Jeanty, and MAYBE Mason Graham. There’s a good chance Jeanty is drafted by the Raiders or Bears. Hell there are even rumors that Denver might trade ahead of Dallas (or with Dallas) in order to draft Jeanty.

I personally think they would be better off drafting one of the better receivers in round 1. Today my current favorite WR’s in this draft are Matthew Golden and Emeka Egbuka. Both are more than capable of being #1 WR’s and both can play outside or in the slot making them great compliments to CeeDee. I still like Luther Burden too but not as much as these two.

If Jeanty is gone Omarion Hampton is the next best RB in the draft. I’d love to draft him but not at 12. I’d prefer to wait until round 3 to draft Quinshon Judkins out of Ohio St.

In round 2 I also want Tyleik Williams also out of Ohio St.

Mr B · Post #12 » by **Mr B** » Fri Mar 21, 2025 11:15 pm

The more I look at the WR’s the more I feel they need to draft Matthew Golden at 12, even if Tet is still on the board.

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Mr B · Post #13 » by **Mr B** » Wed Mar 26, 2025 7:05 pm

I posted this on the main board just to get those nuckle heads riled up. It has already been shut down though.

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Mr B · Post #14 » by **Mr B** » Tue Apr 1, 2025 11:57 pm

Schotty on what they’re looking for in the draft. Not sure I like hearing they prefer to build from the outside-in. So it does appear that WR or CB are the positions they’re targeting unless a “game changer” (Ashton Jeanty).

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Post #15 » by **Cactus Jack** » Wed Apr 2, 2025 1:28 am

Mr B wrote:Schotty on what they’re looking for in the draft. Not sure I like hearing they prefer to build from the outside-in. So it does appear that WR or CB are the positions they’re targeting unless a “game changer” (Ashton Jeanty).

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That was Carroll's philosophy :lol:

It's funny because at his opening press conference he said that Pete was probably his biggest influence as far as coaches go.

He learned from the best. :wink:

Mr B · Post #16 » by **Mr B** » Wed Apr 2, 2025 3:59 pm

So I would expect Jeanty, Tet, or Golden will be the pick if they stay at 12.

Post #17 » by **Cactus Jack** » Wed Apr 2, 2025 6:14 pm

Mr B wrote:So I would expect Jeanty, Tet, or Golden will be the pick if they stay at 12.

Jeanty to the Raiders seems too logical. Carroll will covet him like no other.

One of his first moves when he took over in Seattle was bringing in Lynch. He places a high value on RB's. It's partly why he drafted a RB in the 2nd round in consecutive years (Walker & Charbonnet). Honestly, I'd be moderately shocked if he passed on Jeanty.

I think taking a WR in Round one is questionable. Especially when there's a ton of good options in the 2nd & 3rd rounds.

Jihaad Campbell, Josh Simmons, Kelvin Banks are guys they should be targeting in Round one. If Jalon Walker or Tyler Warren somehow falls to you, you run to the podium.

Will Johnson could also be in play for them.

Micah Prescott · Post #18 » by **Micah Prescott** » Wed Apr 2, 2025 7:13 pm

I will be upset if we take a WR in round 1 (Golden). That is like the one position we already have an elite at. That and edge.

I am really hoping for Jeanty as I do think he would have the most immediate impact. Please be there Jeanty. Please be there.

Micah Prescott · Post #19 » by **Micah Prescott** » Wed Apr 2, 2025 7:15 pm

I mean, the Rams showed you only need 1 good WR. Their entire offense was just passing to Kupp every play. They didn't need a #2. And when Dallas has big wins? It feels like that is what we do with CeeDee. It's the Lamb show. We can keep it that way. We don't need 2 elite WRs.

Mr B · Post #20 » by **Mr B** » Wed Apr 2, 2025 7:36 pm

Micah Prescott wrote:I will be upset if we take a WR in round 1 (Golden). That is like the one position we already have an elite at. That and edge.

I am really hoping for Jeanty as I do think he would have the most immediate impact. Please be there Jeanty. Please be there.

What if Jeanty is not there? There are two teams ahead of the Cowboys that are rumored to want Jeanty (Raiders and Bears) and at least 1 other team that covets Jeanty and could trade up for him (Broncos).

So if Jeanty is not there and trading back is not an option who would you want them to pick?