Cowboys roundtable: Discussions on the mix and favourite draft prospects

Who’s your “pet cat” on this 12 months’s draft that you simply sit up for watching at this 12 months’s scouting mix?

This 12 months’s NFL scouting mix is only some days away. Held in Indianapolis yearly, this mix will host a complete of 329 prospects, which can happen from February 24 by way of March 3. Regulate common updates on BTB for Cowboys curiosity in prospects and interviews, in addition to any rumors we choose alongside the way in which. Right here’s the timetable for this 12 months’s mix:

Brian: TCU WR Savion Williams is who I’m trying ahead to watching. He’s anticipated to run within the 4.4 vary within the 40 at 6’3”, 225-pounds and must also check extraordinarily nicely in all the different occasions. I just like the RB/WR Deebo Samuel-like ability set he may deliver to the Cowboys offense. He has some focus drop points and must change into a greater route runner, however his athleticism/versatility make him one of the distinctive weapons within the 2025 draft class.

Howman: Darius Alexander, the defensive sort out from Toledo. I’ve been on him for a number of months now, however Alexander’s robust exhibiting on the Senior Bowl boosted his inventory in an enormous method. I feel he can match at both defensive sort out spot in Matt Eberflus’ protection, making him a really invaluable prospect. A bonus honorable point out: Arizona State slot defender Shamari Simmons. Regulate him.

What prospect are you excessive on that everybody else appears to be overlooking, and why?

There are a variety of beneath the radar gamers on this 12 months’s draft class. Regulate gamers like cornerback Azareye’h Thomas from Florida State, defensive sort out David Walker from Central Arkansas and large receiver Ja’Corey Brooks from Louisville, they’re vastly missed and match the Cowboys. Tell us within the feedback if there any prospects you are feeling is getting missed and we’ll spotlight them in our scouting sequence right here on BTB.

Brian: Kansas State CB Jacob Parrish is somebody I’m in all probability larger on anybody else. He has all of the intangibles you search for in each protection and run help, however at 5’10”, 196-pounds he doesn’t have the best measurement numerous groups desire taking part in on the surface. Happily that’s not an issue in Matt Eberflus’ scheme. And, with the Kansas State reference to Cowboys new OL coach Conor Riley, he could possibly be somebody on Dallas’ radar so as to add extra depth at CB.

Howman: Oklahoma State operating again Ollie Gordon, for certain. Gordon entered this previous 12 months as a Heisman contender, however a depressing season for the Cowboys that ended with each coordinators getting fired has sunk his inventory. That’s hardly Gordon’s fault, although, as he has the identical expertise and skill for my part as Ashton Jeanty. But Gordon isn’t even a prime 10 again on this class in line with Mel Kiper, whereas Professional Soccer Focus ranks him because the 193rd greatest participant and twenty second greatest operating again.

Which draft choice do you prefer-

1st Spherical: WR Tetairoa McMillan (Arizona)2nd Spherical: OT Cameron Williams (Texas)third Spherical: RB Cameron Skattebo (ASU)

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1st Spherical: CB Will Johnson (Michigan)2nd Spherical: DE J.T. Tuimoloau (Ohio State)third Spherical: Omarr Norman-Lott (Tennessee)

Brian: Give me the second choice of CB Will Johnson, EDGE JT Tuimoloau, and DT Omarr Norman-Lott and it’s not even shut. These three gamers can be important upgrades from Day 1 as rookies if added to the Cowboys roster they usually all play the “high money” positions that may value an arm to fill by way of free company. This group would instantly remodel Dallas’ protection again right into a High 5 unit within the league for my part.

Howman: This Arizona State alum is admittedly biased however give me the primary one. Cam Skattebo is a stud and an ideal match for what Brian Schottenheimer and Klayton Adams need on this offense. Tetairoa McMillan can be a extremely enjoyable prospect who would give the passing recreation an entire new dimension alongside CeeDee Lamb. And Cameron Williams can be an improve over Terence Steele or, probably, a successor to Zack Martin inside. I’ll take three influence starters on offense any day of the week.