2025 Scouting Mix: 5 gamers to observe for the Dallas Cowboys on Day 1

The on-the-field drills for the 2025 NFL Scouting Mix start on Thursday, February 27, beginning with defensive lineman and linebackers. These are two positions the Dallas Cowboys desperately want reinforcements at for subsequent season. It is also two positions which are important to Matt Eberflus’ defensive scheme.

Listed below are 5 gamers we’re going to be paying notably shut consideration to for the Cowboys. Not solely will we be paying notably shut consideration to how they carry out in every on the sector occasions, but in addition whether or not or not they meet with the Cowboys in Indianapolis, formally or informally.

LB Jihaad Campbell, Alabama (6’3″, 245)

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Though some scouts view Jihaad Campbell as a possible EDGE on the subsequent stage, he is additionally arguably the most effective off-ball LB in the whole 2025 draft class. He’s precisely what Matt Eberflus appears for on the place as both a MIKE or WILL LB. He has the dimensions, sideline-to-sideline velocity and explosiveness to be a real distinction maker in opposition to each the run and move and can be a right away improve in Dallas.

DT Darius Alexander, Toledo (6’4″, 304)

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Darius Alexander was considerably of an under-the-radar DT prospect till he made a reputation for himself just a few weeks in the past on the Senior Bowl. He stood out essentially the most amongst a gifted group of defensive lineman and now has solidified himself as a surefire Day 2 choice. He is proven he can rush off the sting, however is at his finest within the inside of the DL the place he is each powerful and disruptive. He can play the 1- or 3-tech in Matt Eberflus’ scheme, and his 10-yard break up when he runs the 40-yard sprint needs to be a key quantity.

DT Omarr Norman-Lott, Tennessee (6’2″, 295)

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Omarr Norman-Lott is without doubt one of the higher pure 3-techniques in the whole 2025 draft class and could possibly be somebody Matt Eberflus has his eye on if Dallas does not re-sign Osa Odighizuwa. Norman-Lott is an intriguing DT prospect as a result of motion and power traits he is proven on movie. The query about him although is how he’ll stand as much as being a full-time starter after being a part of a deep rotation at Tennessee, averaging solely 17 defensive snaps a recreation in 2024. Like Darius Alexander, his 10-yard break up within the 40 is of curiosity.

EDGE Oluwafemi Oladejo, UCLA (6’3″, 261)

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Oluwafemi Oladejo spent three seasons at UCLA as a MIKE LB, then he moved to an edge position after three video games into the 2024 season. He is naturally nonetheless slightly uncooked in lots of areas of his recreation and can want extra time to additional develop his craft, however he teased NFL move speeding expertise final season. He is an intriguing prospect who could possibly be a move rush specialist for the Cowboys and somebody who’s finest soccer is forward of him.

EDGE/DT Sai’vion Jones, LSU (6’5″, 289)

Regardless of placing on a present as each move rusher and defensive deal with on the Senior Bowl, Sai’vion Jones nonetheless is not receiving the type of draft hype he most likely ought to. He was an EDGE rusher at LSU, however actually stood out enjoying on the inside on the Senior Bowl the place he repeatedly wreaked havoc within the backfield as a consequence of his quickness and athleticism. He may kill two birds with one stone for the Cowboys by offering depth at each positions.