What do the Cowboys need this offseason? That’s the core of the journey right now, as free agency comes close to fruition. The Cowboys have the ability to create loads of cap room in a couple strokes of a pen, but the real question is whether they even want to spend in free agency. It’s been a while since they invested heavily in the market and the internal promotion of Brian Schottenheimer doesn’t scream all-in.
Too soon? Well, the reality is Dallas is likely going to need to hit home runs in the draft in order to make a real impact on their roster, and that was the attempt here in this five-round mock draft run on Pro Football Focus.
Dallas needs help in a ton of places, but getting help on offense to compliment the expensive parts they have at quarterback in Dak Prescott and receiver in CeeDee Lamb makes the most sense. The Cowboys already have the world’s best edge player and two All-Pro cornerbacks. They’ll need to grab help at defensive tackle, a barren position, but should do so in free agency instead of waiting on draft picks to develop.
The immediate help comes in the form of skill players.
1.12: RB Ashton Jeanty, Boise State
Dec 6, 2024; Boise, ID, USA; Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty (2) during the first half against the UNLV Rebels at Albertsons Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Losness-Imagn Images
Jeanty has plenty of speed to breakaway on some runs, but his most endearing quality is the way that he is able to stay upright when hit. It’s an otherworldly talent that allows comparisons to players such as Bijan Robinson and even Marshawn Lynch.
2.44: WR Savion Williams, TCU
Nov 9, 2024; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; TCU Horned Frogs wide receiver Savion Williams (3) catches a touchdown against Oklahoma State Cowboys cornerback Cam Smith (3) in the second quarter at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images
I don’t care where services have Williams. He’s going to be gone long before 3.76 and he’s that good to draft at this point. Listed at 6-foot-5 until the official combine measurements brings that down to around 6-foot-3, Williams is a height-weight-speed guy who ran a ton of wildcat QB. He’s going to be a weapon in both phases of the offense and if he were paired with Jeanty and CeeDee Lamb the Cowboys’ offense would be unstoppable, immediately.
3.76: OL Wyatt Milum, West Virginia
Milum hasn’t given up a sack in years and proved at the Senior Bowl he’s more than capable of kicking inside. With a new coaching regime, all positions except for left guard will be open to competition and Milum is a Day 1 starter in Dallas.
5.149: TE Luke Lachey, Iowa
Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Luke Lachey (85) is tackled by Nebraska Cornhuskers linebacker Javin Wright (33) just shy of the goal line after making a catch Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
5.169: LB Cody SImon, Ohio State
Jan 20, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Cody Simon (0) against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the CFP National Championship college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
5.171: Bhayshul Tuten, Virginia Tech
Jan 29, 2025; Mobile, AL, USA; National team running back Bhayshul Tuten of Virginia Tech (33) runs the ball during Senior Bowl practice for the National team at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images
Tuten reminds me of Tony Pollard. Nuff said.
5.174: DT Tim Smith, Alabama
Jan 30, 2025; Mobile, AL, USA; American team linebacker Tim Smith of Alabama (5) works through drills during Senior Bowl practice for the American team at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images
