3-round Dallas Cowboys mock draft incorporates a first-round commerce

Just a bit over two months stand between the Dallas Cowboys and the 2025 NFL Draft. Dallas has loads of work to perform in these two months in the event that they need to give themselves some flexibility come draft time.

With the NFL scouting mix set to kick off in Indy on February twenty seventh, we take a pre-combine have a look at what the primary three rounds of the draft may appear to be for the Cowboys come April.

For as we speak’s mock draft, we will likely be utilizing the Professional Soccer Focus simulator, which you’ll check out right here.

TRADE

Dallas Cowboys commerce decide 1-12 to the Arizona Cardinals for picks 1-16 and 3-78

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Once we get on the clock at decide 12, there are many intriguing prospects nonetheless on the board. Offensive playmakers Ashton Jeanty, Emeka Egbuka, and Luther Burden III are nonetheless accessible, as are proficient defenders Benjamin Morrison and Mykel Williams. The Arizona Cardinals come calling and tell us they’re fascinated about buying and selling up for the twelfth decide.

Whereas sticking and selecting a participant right here is intriguing, there are sufficient prospects of curiosity nonetheless accessible that we all know we’ll nonetheless get a top quality participant if we transfer again 4 spots. Arizona accepts a deal, sending us their sixteenth and 78th decide to maneuver as much as quantity 12. (Cardinals chosen Mykel Williams)

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With the sixteenth total decide within the 2025 NFL Draft the Dallas Cowboys choose…
Emeka Egbuka, Huge Reciever, Ohio State

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(Different gamers accessible: Ashton Benjamin Morrison, Kenneth Grant)

Once we get again on the clock at decide 16, each Ashton Jeanty and Emeka Egbuka are nonetheless accessible. It’s a troublesome decide between the 2, however with how deep this 12 months’s operating again class is, Egbuka makes extra sense as the choice.

The Ohio State extensive receiver is likely one of the extra polished gamers in the complete draft class and can be capable to impression Dallas’ offense instantly. Egbuka excels at creating fast separation to get open, one thing each receiver on the Cowboys’ offense moreover CeeDee Lamb struggled with final season.

The 22-year-old would complement Lamb in Dallas’ offense, making him an amazing choice at decide 16.

Emeka Egbuka performs the slot and motion receiver position in Ryan Day’s Ohio State offense. He impacts the sport with soccer IQ, savvy route-running, and run-after-catch potential. Egbuka defeats each man and zone coverages enjoying at his personal tempo and tempo. He has an NFL sport and talent set that ought to translate pretty effectively.

Egbuka wins shortly out and in of his breaks in man protection. He has sharp plant steps on the breakpoint to generate ample separation. He can break inside or out with little wasted motion. Egbuka works the center of the sector successfully and effectively as a dependable goal for his QB. He runs the horizontal airplane and route tree effectively—shallow crossers, deep overs, and dig routes. Egbuka understands leveraging and the best way to assault the DB’s leverage level. He units defenders up with stutter steps, hesitations, and head fakes earlier than snapping off his routes. He’s a quick-game specialist and can thrive as a chain-moving risk. He will get to his spot with quickness and effectivity in a timing-based passing offense.

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With the forty fourth total decide within the 2025 NFL Draft the Dallas Cowboys choose…
Omarr Norman-Lott, Defensive Deal with, Tennessee

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(Different gamers accessible: Jahdae Barron, Dylan Sampson, Tyler Booker)

We’re again on the clock at decide 44, looking for one other immediate-impact participant. Proper off the bat, Texas cornerback Jahdae Barron, who continues to be accessible, catches our eye. The proficient nickel nook may very well be an ideal Jourdan Lewis substitute and may very well be a real difference-maker on Dallas’ protection.

Whereas Barron is an intriguing choice, there’s one other participant who may fill an much more important want on Dallas’ roster created by a possible free agent departure. That man is Tennessee defensive sort out Omarr Norman-Lott.

Cowboys’ beginning 3-technique Osa Odighizuwa is ready to hit free company this March. After a profession 12 months, there’s a great likelihood Odighizuwa costs himself out of a return to Dallas. If he’s to depart, Norman-Lott can be the right substitute. The Tennessee product was top-of-the-line pass-rushing protection tackles in all of school soccer final season, posting a 30.8% True Go Set Win % by way of Professional Soccer Focus.

Notable 2025 iDL True Go Set Win % (PFF) :Omar Norman-Lott 30.8Derrick Harmon 26.5Aeneas Peebles 25.5TJ Sanders 21.2Mason Graham 20.8Darius Alexander 20.4Rylie Mills 18.9Walter Nolen 18.8Alfred Collins 15.5Kenneth Grant 15.1Deone Walker 14.7Tyleik Williams 10.8

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Norman-Lott has the dimensions and quickness to turn into a dominant inside pass-rusher within the NFL. Having him on the within would assist take some stress off Micah Parsons and can be a welcome addition to Dallas’ entrance seven.

Dallas is understood to take some large swings within the second spherical, and deciding on Norman-Lott can be no completely different. If he hits, the large defensive sort out may very well be one of many steals of the draft.

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With the 76th total decide within the 2025 NFL Draft the Dallas Cowboys choose…
Quinshon Judkins, Operating Again, Ohio State

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(Different gamers accessible: Chris Paul Jr., Marcus Mbow, Devin Neal, Darius Alexander)

Once we get again on the clock at decide 76, three gamers at positions of want stick out on the board. Linebacker Chris Paul Jr., operating again Quinshon Judkins, and offensive sort out Marcus Mbow are all gamers that would fill a necessity on Dallas’ present roster.

The commerce with Arizona offers us two of the next three choices, so there’s an opportunity we may get two of the three gamers if issues fall our manner. Whereas all three prospects are intriguing, the one we may least afford to lose is the operating again, making Quinshon Judkins the choice.

The Ohio State product is a bodily runner who would deliver energy and depth to Dallas’ operating again room. Right here’s what Lance Zierlein needed to say in regards to the operating again.

Judkins is a productive runner possessing good dimension and nice contact aggression. His operating fashion is each pressing and a bit chaotic. He runs with good burst inside however is extra collision-based than wiggle-oriented when maneuvering via the lane. He’s environment friendly on runs exterior the sort out field, however he has a troublesome time outracing pursuit to create explosive runs. He’s wired and constructed for a heavier carry depend and short-yardage success, however the disparity in yards per carry between Judkins and TreVeyon Henderson, regardless of operating behind the identical line, is telling. Judkins may must be paired with a slasher, however he has the elements wanted to turn into a three-down RB1.

Whether or not or not the Cowboys deliver again Rico Dowdle, Judkins can be a wonderful addition to Dallas’ offense and would be capable to make a major impression from day one.

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With the 78th total decide within the 2025 NFL Draft the Dallas Cowboys choose…
Marcus Mbow, Offensive Deal with, Purdue

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(Different gamers accessible: Azareye’h Thomas, Jalen Royals, Deone Walker, Tate Ratledge)

The Patriots chosen linebacker Chris Paul Jr. with the 77th decide, making this choice straightforward for us. Mbow is an impressive athlete who figures to play guard on the NFL stage after enjoying sort out at Purdue. He can be an ideal substitute for Zack Martin and will instantly slide in as Dallas’ starter at proper guard.

Right here’s what Lance Zierlein needed to say in regards to the Purdue product.

What Mbow lacks in desired dimension and mass, he makes up for with athleticism, hustle and elite instincts. He’s more likely to head again dwelling to protect after two years manning proper sort out for Purdue. He’s a free-flowing athlete with the flexibility to create chunk-run alternatives with blocks on the second stage or in area, however he’s additionally keen to swap paint with aggressive first contact. His tendency to let his palms drift exterior and an absence of mass may very well be early hindrances in each blocking phases. Mbow’s smarts and athleticism ought to assist improve an offensive line-needy staff that makes use of a move-blocking scheme.

The move-blocking scheme Zierlein mentions suits completely with Dallas’ new offensive coordinator, Klayton Adams’s run scheme. Mbow’s athleticism and skill to make blocks in area would make him an amazing match below Dallas’ new OC.

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