Dallas Cowboys 2025 UDFA scouting report: WR Traeshon Holden

Here’s our scouting report on wide receiver Traeshon Holden 

We continue looking into this year’s undrafted free agent signings made by the Dallas Cowboys and give you our scouting report on each player. Today we are looking at wide receiver Traeshon Holden from Oregon.

Traeshon Holden

WR
Oregon Ducks
Senior
4-star recruit
6’2”
205 lbs

Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images

History

Traeshon Holden was born on August 12, 2001, in Kissimmee, Florida and he began his high school football career at St. Frances Academy in Baltimore, Maryland. He later transferred to Narbonne High School in Los Angeles, California, for his senior year. As a four-star recruit, Holden attracted offers from top programs, ultimately committing to the University of Alabama over schools like Clemson, Florida, Oregon, and USC.

Holden arrived at Alabama in 2020 but saw limited action in his freshman year. He appeared in five games during the Crimson Tide’s national championship season but did not record any receptions. This year served mainly as a developmental period as he adjusted to the pace and expectations of college football at an elite program.

In his second season, Holden earned more playing time and began contributing on the field. He played in all 15 games, catching 21 passes for 239 yards and one touchdown. His role was mostly as a rotational receiver, but he had notable moments, including a six-catch performance in the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship against Georgia. Although Alabama lost that game, Holden’s presence showed he was ready to compete at a higher level.

Holden stepped into a larger role in his junior season, starting five of the ten games he played. He posted 25 receptions for 331 yards and a career-high six touchdowns, showing improvement as a red zone threat and a more polished route runner. Despite his productive season, he opted to transfer following the year, seeking a fresh start and potentially more opportunities in a different offensive system and would move to Oregon.

After transferring to Oregon, Holden faced early adversity. In February, he was briefly dismissed from the team following a felony arrest, but the charges were dropped and he was reinstated later that month. On the field, he had a strong season, playing in 14 games with two starts. He recorded 37 receptions for 452 yards and six touchdowns, plus two rushing attempts for 12 yards and a rushing score. His consistency and playmaking ability helped boost Oregon’s offensive depth.

In his final collegiate season, Holden continued to develop as a reliable target. He played in eight games and started six, finishing with 45 receptions for 718 yards and five touchdowns. His 16.5 yards per catch marked a career high, highlighting his growth. He also had two rushing attempts for 22 yards. He shined in the CFP Quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl Game with a career-high seven receptions for 116 yards and two touchdowns. Despite missing some time due to injury and an ejection, he made the most of his opportunities and positioned himself for a shot at the NFL.

2024 Statistics
678 Offensive Snaps
54 Targets
45 Receptions
718 Receiving Yards
5 TDs
279 YAC
6 Missed Tackles Forced
149.6 Passer RTG When Targeted
3 Penalties

NFL Combine/Pro Day

10-Yard Split- 1.54s (68%)
40-Yard Dash- 4.57s (26%)
Vert- 32” (13%)
Broad- 123” (64%)

Awards

N/A

Scorecard
Speed- 61
Acceleration- 66
Agility- 66
Strength- 71
Catching- 74
Route Running- 66
YAC- 67
Blocking- 61
Discipline- 90

THE GOOD

• Prototypical size for an NFL outside receiver.
• Reliable hands and effective at the catch point; shows ability to make contested catches.
• Good body control and tracking ability on deep and sideline throws.
• Red zone threat with strong frame and physical style of play.
• Flashes some route nuance on in-breaking routes and comebacks.
• Experience in two elite college systems shows a degree of good football IQ.

THE BAD

• Not a true deep separator or burner, may struggle to create separation at the next level against faster corners.
• Speed is way below average.
• He isn’t particularly elusive in space and tends to get tackled quickly after the catch.
• Lacks suddenness in short-area quickness; his releases against press can be inconsistent.
• Needs to become a more aggressive run blocker to fully contribute as a rotational or depth piece in the NFL.
• Injury history and availability could be a concern, was also ejected and missed one game due to bad sportsmanship.

THE FIT

Traeshon Holden displays natural hands and is comfortable catching away from his body, especially on back-shoulder throws and slants. His body control is one of his better traits, he can adjust to balls in the air and does well in contested catch situations. He plays with good physicality at the top of routes and has the toughness to take hits over the middle. His size gives him a reliable catch radius, making him a useful target on third down and in the red zone.

Overall, Holden projects as a developmental possession receiver with upside. He’s an ideal candidate for a practice squad or back-end roster spot position who could grow into a rotational role with the right coaching. His size, hands, and experience give him a foundation to build upon, especially in red zone packages and sideline work.

Holden fits a specific role for the Dallas Cowboys as a big-bodied possession receiver who has a chance to contribute for depth behind CeeDee Lamb. With Jalen Tolbert still developing and questions on Jonathan Mingo, Holden brings physicality and red zone potential that Dallas currently lacks in their receiver room. His size and catch radius offer a contrast to the smaller, speed-oriented targets on the roster, making him a situational asset in spread or bunch formations, especially on third downs or in the red zone.

As an undrafted free agent, Holden will face an uphill battle to make the 53-man roster but is a strong candidate for the practice squad. If he impresses in camp, particularly with his ability to win contested catches and block on the perimeter, he could push for a final wide receiver spot or be elevated during the season. Special teams contributions could improve his chances, but his path to sticking around will rely on maximizing reps in preseason as a pass catcher.

COMPARISON:

Miles Boykin, Chicago Bears

BTB GRADE:

311th

CONSENSUS RANKING:

328th
(Consensus ranking based on the average ranking from 90 major scoring services, including BTB)