Think you can figure out which Cowboys player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! Hey Cowboys fans! We’re back for another day of the Blogging The Boys in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form. If you can’t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click this game article. Previous games Sunday, March 30, 2025Saturday, March 29, 2025Friday, March 28, 2025 Play more SB Nation in-5 trivia games NFL in-5MLB in-5MMA in-5 Blogging The Boys in-5 instructions The goal of the game is to guess the correct Cowboys player with the help of up to five clues. We’ll mix in BOTH ACTIVE AND RETIRED PLAYERS. It won’t be easy to figure it out in one or two guesses, but some of you might be able to nail it. After you correctly guess the player, you can click “Share Results” to share how you did down in the comments and on social media. We won’t go into other details about the game as we’d like your feedback on it. How it plays, what you think of it, the difficulty level, and anything else you can think of that will help us improve this game. You can provide feedback in the comments of this article, or you can fill out this Google Form. Enjoy!

Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images What are you expecting from the Cowboys running back room in 2025? To say the Cowboys running back room in 2025 will look a lot different is an understatement. With Ezekiel Elliott and Rico Dowdle no longer with the team, Deuce Vaughn and Malik Davis are the only familiar faces still in Dallas (with Hunter Luepke at fullback). The Cowboys were active early in free agency after making Javonte Williams their first signing of the 2025 free agency period. Williams, just 24 years old, is looking for a fresh start in Dallas, after starting off his career hot in Denver. Williams looked the part in his rookie season, but after an ACL tear four games into his sophomore campaign in 2022, Williams has struggled to get back to his form that had him drafted 35th overall in the 2021 NFL draft. While the production has been down for Williams over the last three years, he has still proven to be a capable receiver and pass protector out of the backfield, which was probably a big reason he was acquired. Along with Williams, the Cowboys also signed Miles Sanders to a one-year deal this offseason. Sanders, now 27, had a very productive career in Philadelphia, but has struggled to make much of an impact in Carolina since joining the Panthers in 2023. Both Sanders and Williams provide veteran depth and starting experience to the Cowboys running back room, which it needed, but the Cowboys need more at the position, and that will likely come in the 2025 NFL draft. There was an assumption the Cowboys would add to the running back room in free agency, and they did, but it is pretty much a guarantee that they will be drafting a running back relatively early in the 2025 NFL draft. In case you have not heard, the 2025 NFL draft is loaded with quality running backs. Ashton Jeanty and Omarion Hampton headline the group, but players like TreVeyon Henderson, Quinshon Judkins, Kaleb Johnson, Dylan Sampson, RJ Harvey, DJ Giddens, Damien Martinez, and Jordan James are all top 100 players in this class that can immediately improve the Cowboys running back room. Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty is the only running back in this class who should be considered in the first round in this draft, and it is likely he will be drafted in the top 10. Even with the consensus top back likely off the board, the Cowboys should be able to add one of the many backs who will be available with the 44th or 76th overall pick who should be able to handle the bulk of the carries in 2025. It may be tough to do so with so many positional needs, but this would be a great draft to double up on running backs, with so many different style backs in this class. SMU’s Brashard Smith, Virginia Tech’s Bhaysul Tuten, Texas’ Jaydon Blue, and Kansas’ Devin Neal are all quality running backs who could very well be starting level players in the NFL that can be had outside of the top 100. There is still plenty of work to be done on the running back position, with no quality starter currently on the roster, but this one should be a very small concern for Cowboys fans, due to the quality of backs available in the draft.

Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images Stephen Jones noted that a trade could be on the horizon. The Dallas Cowboys have been active so far this offseason. Skeptics are allowed remain in “I’ll believe it when I see it” mode, but in a literal and transactional sense, the Cowboys have been much busier these days than in recent ones. There are a number of free agent acquisitions that Dallas has made to this point, some even during the legal tampering period and before the new league year began. This, in and of itself, is very unlike the Cowboys of recent seasons. Among the other moves that Dallas has made so far have been two trades. The Cowboys utilized compensatory picks to effectively move down slots with the Buffalo Bills and Tennessee Titans while acquiring Kaiir Elam and Kenneth Murray, respectively. Fans have clamored for more veteran trades after the ones the team executed for Stephon Gilmore and Brandin Cooks a few years back, and while these aren’t necessarily those, they represent a front office that is at least trying a little bit harder than we were used to seeing. With NFL owners meetings set to take place this week there are dignitaries from across the league who are being quoted on the record. Stephen Jones was asked about continuing to add to the roster and noted that more trades are definitely possible. Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones is keeping the door open for adding more players before the draft, including via trade: “We’ve got several things we’re looking at from a trade standpoint, but certainly not to the point where we have a deal yet.” Added that backup QB is “still an… pic.twitter.com/g5JSyVoMx5 — Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) March 30, 2025 Through trades and signings, the Cowboys have added 10 players in free agency. Stephen Jones said the Cowboys shored up holes at DL, LB, RB. “We’re not done yet. Still got some things that are outstanding out there that we’re trying to get done,” he said. One spot: backup QB. — Todd Archer (@toddarcher) March 30, 2025 Stephen said outright that the Cowboys have some things that they are looking at from a trade standpoint. It would stand to reason then that the Cowboys have their eyes on a veteran or two and have talked price with the teams in question and that maybe sides haven’t quite come to terms on anything yet. As things stand the Cowboys have 10 picks to work with, the number of selections they had after compensatory picks were originally announced. 1st Round (12th overall) 2nd Round (44th overall) 3rd Round (76th overall) 5th Round (149th overall) 5th Round (171st overall) [compensatory pick] 5th Round (174th overall) [compensatory pick] 6th Round (204 overall) [from Kaiir Elam trade] 6th Round (211th overall) [compensatory pick] 7th Round (239th overall) [from Kenneth Murray trade] 7th Round (247th overall) [from Jonathan Mingo trade] It feels incredibly unlikely that the Cowboys will utilize all 10 of their picks during the 2025 NFL Draft, although to be fair we said that four years ago after Dallas picked up a selection from moving back in the first round and they wound up doing so. Anything can happen. If you follow what the front office has to say in the media you know that Stephen Jones is not the type to throw out the word trade in a loose fashion. This isn’t a “this definitely going to happen” sort of assessment, but the point taken should be that Stephen is clearly feeling confident that a trade may wind up happening. What do you want to see the Cowboys do?

Max Faulkner/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/Tribune News Service via Getty Images This year’s class is short on blue chip players The Dallas Cowboys landed themselves a premium draft pick this year, selecting 12th overall, but they’ve found themselves in an odd pickle: there are few players who seem to be home run picks in that range, barring a CeeDee Lamb-type slide. Many have connected Ashton Jeanty to the team, though it’s hardly a guarantee he’ll be available. And draft experts seem to be significantly lower on this draft’s receiver class than initially believed, leaving it unclear what the right position to target at 12 would be. This has, at least partially, led to some developing the opinion that the Cowboys should seek to trade up in the draft to ensure a blue chip prospect like Travis Hunter. Such a move wouldn’t be worth the squeeze, as we broke down recently, but there is another option that should emerge as the best way to ace this draft: trade down. This draft is loaded with players from No. 19-70 who will be good players. It only has a few sure-fire stars. Trading down makes sense. — Pete Prisco (@PriscoCBS) March 29, 2025 Pete Prisco may have actually exaggerated the number of sure-fire stars in this draft, too. Hunter and Penn State EDGE Abdul Carter are easily classified as blue-chip prospects, while the draft’s top quarterbacks will always go high just based on positional value. Offensive tackles Will Campbell (LSU) and Armand Membou (Missouri) are likely to come off the board in the first 10 picks, as are Michigan defensive tackle Mason Graham, Penn State tight end Tyler Warren, Michigan cornerback Will Johnson, and the aforementioned Jeanty. That puts the Cowboys in an odd spot. They’re likely to have their pick of receiver prospects, but what if they don’t love Tetairoa McMillan at 12? Or what if they do, but McMillan comes off the board at pick 11, similar to what happened with cornerbacks in the 2021 draft? That’s where the trade comes in so handy. Dallas has traded back in the first round in two of the last four years, gaining immense value both times. In 2021, they moved back two spots and still landed Micah Parsons, who would be a sure-fire top five pick in a redraft today. They also netted Chauncey Golston because of the trade. Last year, they moved back five spots and took Tyler Guyton, who many believe they would’ve drafted anyway if not for trading back. Because of the trade, though, they were also able to snag Cooper Beebe, who started all but one game at center as a rookie and finished 11th at his position in Pro Football Focus’ player grades. Given the way this draft class stacks up, the Cowboys would be wise to focus on accumulating more draft picks rather than trying to land a blue-chip player at 12. They’ll be able to find players in the second, third, and even fourth (if they can get a pick there, of course) round that can round out this roster just as well as guys they’re likely to get in the first round. Of course, trading down is easier said than done. It takes two to make a deal, and the Cowboys can’t force anyone’s hand in these kinds of negotiations. For the same reason the Cowboys should want to trade down, they’re unlikely to find any sweet deal prior to draft night as is. That said, Will McClay has been a master of letting draft night come to him. After all, that’s how Lamb became a Cowboy. There’s no need to jump the gun and trade out of 12 right now, but the Cowboys ought to come into the draft fully ready to do just that. If one of those precious few blue-chip players falls to 12, hand in the card and get to celebrating. Otherwise, find a trade partner and celebrate another year of maximizing value on draft night.

Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images The Cowboys could benefit from adding some depth before the draft. A little less than a month stands between the Dallas Cowboys and the 2025 NFL Draft. While the Cowboys have made some decent depth signings this spring, there’s plenty of room for upgrades at multiple spots on the current roster. Today, we examine two free agents Dallas should consider taking a flyer on before the start of the draft. Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images 1) QB Carson Wentz Wouldn’t it be ironic if things came full circle and the Cowboys signed Carson Wentz as Dak Prescott’s backup? Wentz, of course, was the Eagles’ longtime starting quarterback, playing 68 games in Philadelphia with a 35-31-1 quarterback record. After leaving the Eagles, Wentz has bounced around the league, playing for four different teams over the past four seasons. While his performance has been lackluster in the past three, he did throw 27 touchdown passes to just seven interceptions with the Colts back in 2021. No one expects Wentz to be able to come close to replicating this performance, but he has something that could be an asset to the Cowboys, and that’s starting experience. Currently, Dallas’ backup option behind the starter Prescott is Will Grier, who has played in just two NFL games during his career. Even with his downward trajectory in performance since that 2021 campaign, Wentz has started nine games over his last three seasons and appeared in 13. Signing Wentz wouldn’t cost much at all, and if Grier or another young quarterback substantially outperforms him during training camp, the Cowboys could part ways with no real repercussions. Overall, the veteran and the Cowboys are a great fit. Photo by Timothy Nwachukwu/Getty Images 2) WR Tyler Boyd While it seems extremely likely the Cowboys will select a wide receiver with one of their first two draft picks in a couple of weeks, they could greatly benefit from adding a veteran to strengthen the position group’s depth. One veteran at the position who could make sense is 30-year-old wideout Tyler Boyd. The nine-year veteran played his first eight seasons in the league with the Cincinnati Bengals before signing with the Tennessee Titans before the 2024 season. Boyd‘s production wasn’t up to his standards last season, as the veteran caught just 39 passes for 390 yards and did not score a single touchdown. While the downturn in production is a bit concerning, he dealt with some of the worst quarterback play in the league last year. The Cowboys wouldn’t need Boyd to be a first or second option on their offense; they’d just need him to make a few plays a game and provide a veteran presence to a wide receiver corps that desperately needs one. Spotrac projects Boyd to earn a one-year, $2.1M deal, so it would not cost Dallas much to obtain his services. Signing the veteran would also not hinder Dallas’ draft plans, allowing them to still select a young wideout with pick 12 or 44. Boyd needs a team, and the Cowboys need a veteran presence in their receiving room, making the two a good potential fit.

Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images It seems incredibly unlikely that the Cowboys would trade up for Travis Hunter, although it is fun to think about. It’s always the same song and dance for the Dallas Cowboys. They are risk-averse in free agency and protect draft capital like Gollum and his precious ring. Those two things together don’t necessarily create many opportunities to make big roster moves, and that can upset the fanbase. Who doesn’t like a little splashiness here and there? I miss the days when the Cowboys were aggressive & fun. Spice it up. Trade up for Travis Hunter. — Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) March 25, 2025 There was a time not too long ago when Jerry Jones was always willing to spice things up. Giving up premium draft capital for players like Joey Galloway or Roy Williams was fine and dandy back then. Moving up to take Morris Claiborne was okie dokie if it meant landing college’s top cornerback. Sadly, those moves didn’t work out. In fact, they stung a bit. So much in fact, that it caused the front office to step away from the ledge every time they thought about jumping into a deal that potentially could have a long-term negative effect. That is not to say they didn’t consider it. They still did. It’s just that they have reeled back what they are willing to lose in exchange. Some of the deals the Cowboys didn’t make, they were close to making, but the cost was just a smidge too high to pull the trigger. The failed Paxton Lynch trade in the first round of 2016 and the passing on trading for Earl Thomas for a second-round pick in 2018 are a couple of examples. There are probably others, but those are the ones they have spoken about. The Cowboys aren’t being aggressive in those moments because they value what they’d have to get up to make it happen. Trading for WR/CB sensation Travis Hunter is the splashiest of splashes. For the Cowboys to pull that off, they’d have to give up a lot. Hunter is projected to go in the top five of next month’s draft. According to the NFL trade value chart, the Cowboys would have to give up next year’s first-round pick or a package of picks that could include their second- and third-round pick this year. That’s expensive. To get something good, you have to give up something good. But for Dallas to give up so much premium draft capital for one player is super risky for them because they are counting on those picks to become players with low-cost rookie deals who make meaningful contributions. And the more, the merrier. The Cowboys are already paying some hefty prices for their star players, and those expenses are only going to rise when you consider they have to pay Micah Parsons, Tyler Smith, and possibly even DaRon Bland soon. To have the funds to do that, the Cowboys must find ways to cut costs, and that is where all those rookie deals come in. They need all the Cooper Beebe’s and Marshawn Kneeland’s they can get. Trading away premium draft capital reduces the chances that the Cowboys would have to replenish their inventory. And if Hunter would cost a future first-rounder, now they would be taking away one of the team’s biggest strengths, landing first-round picks. The Cowboys are a league above the rest in finding great talent in round one, and taking their legs out from underneath them in this area wouldn’t be smart. Forget that they whiffed on Claiborne. And ignore that Williams wasn’t even close to the receiver he was when he was with the Detroit Lions. Instead, think about how dealing for Claiborne cost them two players, one of whom would have been Bobby Wagner. Or, how the Williams trade deprived them of draft capital that led to the infamous “special teams draft” of 2009, where none of the players they selected received a second contract from the Cowboys. None. Just because they were bad at trading up for players before doesn’t mean they will be again, but what we do know is that this team has been pretty good at making picks. There is no reason to take that away from them, especially when they rely on those players to maintain a competitive roster. A big win for the Cowboys in the upcoming draft would not be coming away with Travis Hunter. It would be keeping Dak, CeeDee, Micah, Trevon, Osa, Tyler, and possibly DaRon all together by successfully finding multiple quality contributors on low-cost rookie deals. pic.twitter.com/zfObHZLoyQ — Dan Rogers (@DannyPhantom24) March 29, 2025

Think you can figure out which Cowboys player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! Hey Cowboys fans! We’re back for another day of the Blogging The Boys in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form. If you can’t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click this game article. Previous games Saturday, March 29, 2025Friday, March 28, 2025Thursday, March 27, 2025 Play more SB Nation in-5 trivia games NFL in-5MLB in-5MMA in-5 Blogging The Boys in-5 instructions The goal of the game is to guess the correct Cowboys player with the help of up to five clues. We’ll mix in BOTH ACTIVE AND RETIRED PLAYERS. It won’t be easy to figure it out in one or two guesses, but some of you might be able to nail it. After you correctly guess the player, you can click “Share Results” to share how you did down in the comments and on social media. We won’t go into other details about the game as we’d like your feedback on it. How it plays, what you think of it, the difficulty level, and anything else you can think of that will help us improve this game. You can provide feedback in the comments of this article, or you can fill out this Google Form. Enjoy!

Photo by Robin Alam/ISI Photos/Getty Images The Cowboys will have a lot of options at running back in the NFL Draft. As we get closer to the draft and finding out who the Dallas Cowboys select at pick 12, let’s look at the top weapon and biggest weakness of the the top running backs in this year’s draft. Ashton Jeanty (Boise State) Best: Contact BalanceAn important trait for any running back coming into the NFL is contact balance. The better a running back is at absorbing blows and bouncing off tackles the more punishing he can be and impose his will against the defense. Jeanty has elite levels of contact balance which is seen consistently on tape. Worst: Snap CountIn three seasons playing at Boise State, Jeanty has racked up over 1,600 offensive snaps, that’s an insane amount. Running backs coming out college with a high snap count usually carry a high risk of injury or peak really early in their NFL careers. Saquon Barkley’s time in New York was very troublesome due to his injury history, he came out college having played over 1,900 offensive snaps. Omarion Hampton (North Carolina) Best: Downhill RunningHampton has the best combination of strength, toughness and compact frame. This gives him an exceptional ability to gain extra yards after contact and makes him very difficult to tackle. His ability to break through arm tackles and gain tough yards sets him apart as the best physical, workhorse-style running back in this class. His ability to fall forward for those few extra yards after getting tackled makes him an incredible downhill runner. Worst: CreativityYou’re not going to see Hampton as flashy or making the highlight reel by dancing between defenders and snapping ankles. All too often Hampton goes actively looking for contact on the field. This can end impactful runs early or sees him getting wrapped up by defenders coming in from the side. TreVeyon Henderson (Ohio State) Best: BurstHenderson is a guy who can hit a home run at any moment. As soon as he gets that ball he’s off the mark and hits the hole quickly. This puts defenders immediately on the back foot and constantly trying to play catchup. He has rare burst and acceleration, allowing him to hit top speed quickly and break off long runs. Worst: Vision His great burst and speed comes at the cost of him misreading blocks or getting into the wrong running lane, which immediately kills the play. Instead of taking what the defense gives him, he’s always looking for the big play and gets bottled up as a result. Quinshon Judkins (Ohio State) Best: PatienceJudkins has an exceptional ability to read blocks, wait for the right hole to open, and then burst through with power. His ability to set up defenders and make sharp cuts allows him to consistently gain yardage, even in tight spaces. His contact balance is very good as well. Worst: Long SpeedWhile Judkins has great power and strength, he doesn’t possess true breakaway speed, which can limit his ability to turn long runs into touchdowns. There are a lot of moments on tape you find him getting caught and tackled from behind. Kaleb Johnson (Iowa) Best: Size/Speed ComboAt 6’0” and 224 pounds, he has the size and power to break tackles but also possesses some surprising breakaway speed, making him a threat both between the tackles and in the open field. Worst: Lateral AgilityWhile he has a passable grade for his straight-line speed, he isn’t the most elusive runner in tight spaces. This limits his ability to make defenders miss and create explosive plays when the initial running lane isn’t there. Cam Skattebo (Arizona State) Best: Center of GravitySkattebo is like a cannon ball that looks to wreak havoc with anything it comes into contact with. He runs with an exceptionally low center of gravity, with his size, power, and high energy running making him extremely difficult to bring down by the first defender. His physical running style allows him to pick up tough yards even when the blocking isn’t perfect. Worst: ExplosivenessWhile Skattebo runs with fantastic power and balance, he doesn’t have the burst to consistently outrun defenders in the open field or hit big home-run plays. His game is more about grinding out tough yards than breaking away for long touchdowns. Dylan Sampson (Tennessee) Best: AccelerationSampson has insane burst from the moment he gets the ball, think Dalvin Cook. He hits top speed quickly, allowing him to explode through holes and turn small openings into chunks plays. His quick first step makes him a dangerous playmaker, especially in space. Worst: Pass Protection Sampson’s smaller frame limits his ability to take on blitzing defenders effectively, and his technique in picking up blocks needs improvement. This can make him a liability on passing downs if he’s asked to stay in and protect the quarterback. This fact limits his ability to play all three downs. D.J. Giddens (Kansas State) Best: Agility Giddens has some very impressive footwork for a bigger back. This allows him to make sharp cuts and change direction quickly without losing momentum, and given his size this makes him a nightmare to bring down. His elusive lateral agility also makes him dangerous in space and effective at avoiding defenders in tight running lanes. Worst: Pass ProtectionWhile Giddens has the strength and power as a runner, his technique and awareness in pass protection needs some serious improvement. He can struggle to pick up blitzes or sustain blocks against stronger defenders, which limits his effectiveness on passing downs. Bhayshul Tuten (Virginia Tech) Best: SpeedTuten ran an insane 4.32s time in the 40-yard dash at the combine so this one is obvious. But Tuten isn’t one of those “test well” type guys, his speed is seen and felt on the field. His rapid accelerator helps him get quickly into top gear and you see him leave the opposition defense behind constantly. Worst: Decisiveness At times, Tuten can be too eager to bounce

Photo by Andrew Wevers/Getty Images The Travis Hunter hype will not stop. The Dallas Cowboys are gearing up for the NFL draft in April. This time around, they hold the 12th overall pick in the first round. Players such as Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty, Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan, and Michigan cornerback Will Johnson have been linked to Dallas, and they all would have an immediate impact. There’s another guy that could have a bigger effect than all of them. Colorado wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter is one of the top prospects in the draft, and he’s expected to be a top five pick, meaning out of the Cowboys range. However, while Dianna Russini of The Athletic was on the Scoop City podcast with Chase Daniel, she revealed that Cowboys’ owner Jerry Jones is rather smitten over the superstar talent. Could Travis Hunter be Jerry Jones’ new Deion Sanders? What I’m hearing about the Cowboys’ interest in the Heisman winner: https://t.co/OtMHsPxA93 pic.twitter.com/H6P598ELhv — Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) March 28, 2025 Let’s face it, why wouldn’t Jones be infatuated with Hunter? It was a season for the ages for Hunter as he defied the odd as a two-way playmaker for the Buffaloes. He played 709 snaps on offense and 713 on defense while adding another 21 on special teams. In total, Hunter logged 84.6% of Colorado’s snaps from scrimmage, which is an insane stat, to say the least. Despite the huge workload, Hunter excelled on both sides of the ball. He finished with 96 receptions for 1,258 yards and 15 touchdowns on offense. Defensively, Hunter registered 36 tackles, four interceptions, 11 pass breakups, and a forced fumble. This all culminated in Hunter winning the 2024 Heisman Trophy. Dallas has huge needs at wide receiver and cornerback, and as it was just documented, Hunter plays both exceptionally well. Putting Hunter opposite CeeDee Lamb would instantly give the Cowboys multiple guys that can be dynamic with the ball in their hands in the open field. With Trevon Diggs recovering from major knee surgery, Hunter and his elite ball skills would serve as a great complement to DaRon Bland. Of course, for the Cowboys to pull this off, some serious finagling would need to take place, which would include hefty draft compensation to move up. Like Russini said, just because Jones likes Hunter doesn’t mean he’ll sell the farm to get him. However, it isn’t like it’s completely crazy to think about, especially with the season the Cowboys are coming off of. Not only would Hunter immediately upgrade the roster, but he’d have plenty of eyes on Dallas, which Jones loves. Now that this is out there, let the speculation begin.

Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images There are some players who played in the Cotton Bowl that could. make sense for the Cowboys. The Ohio State Buckeyes and Texas Longhorns were two of the best collegiate programs in the nation last season in 2024. They put on a show for us in the Cotton Bowl in a back-and-forth game until the Buckeyes ultimately claimed the 28-14 victory thanks to their fourth-quarter heroics. That Cotton Bowl matchup featured quite a bit of NFL caliber talent, many of which are now part of the 2025 NFL Draft class. Between the Buckeyes and Longhorns there’s a couple of dozen players with draftable grades this year and close to half of those NFL hopefuls could end up being Top 100 selections This could be of particular interest to the Dallas Cowboys, who currently hold three draft picks in the Top 100 (12, 44, 76). You see, both the Buckeyes and Longhorns prospects expected to be selected the Top 100 matchup favorably with the Cowboys current draft “needs”. It stands to reason, these players could dominate their early-round picks. After being “selectively aggressive” in free agency, the Cowboys still need help at cornerback, defensive tackle, and linebacker depth on defense. Offensively they need a wide receiver, running back, backup quarterback and maybe offensive line as well. As luck would have it, Ohio State and Texas players could fill those voids. Cornerback Jahdae Barron, Texas Denzel Burke, Ohio State Jahdae Barron could very well be Dallas’ first-round pick. He fits Matt Eberflus’ defense nearly perfectly. Denzel Burke could be in play for them on Day 3. Defensive tackle Tyelik Williams, Ohio State Alfred Collins, Texas Vernon Broughton, Texas Ty Hamilton, Ohio State All four of these DTs are currently expected to be Day 2 draft picks and any one of them would help fill a major “need” for the Cowboys roster. Tyelik Williams and Alfred Collins though make the most sense. Defensive end JT Tuimoloau, Ohio State Jack Sawyer, Ohio State Barryn Sorrell, Texas The Ohio State DEs are both expected to be second-round draft picks and could be of interest for the Cowboys with the 44th overall pick. Barryn Sorrell is expected to be an early Day 3 pick. Wide receiver Matthew Golden, Texas Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State Isaiah Bond, Texas Matthew Golden and Emeka Egbuka are both probably worthy of being selected with the 12th overall pick by Dallas. Isaiah Bond is expected to be a Day 2 selection, putting him in play at 44 or 76 for the Cowboys depending on where they have him ranked. Running back TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State Quinshon Judkins, Ohio State Jaydon Blue, Texas All three of these RBs could hear their names called at some point on Day 2. Jaydon Blue is a bit of the wildcard here though and could end up sliding into Day 3. Offensive line OT Josh Simmons, Ohio State OT/G Kelvin Banks Jr., Texas OT/G Donovan Jackson, Ohio State OT Cameron Williams, Texas C Jake Majors, Texas C Seth McLachlan, Ohio State Both Josh Simmons and Kelvin Banks could be in play with the Cowboys in the first round with Pick 12 or in a trade-down scenario. Donovan Jackson is a fringe first-round pick and could potentially be available at 44. Williams is a Day 2 developmental OT and both Majors and McLachlan are considered Day 3 selections. Quarterback Quinn Ewers, Texas Will Howard, Ohio State The Dallas Cowboys are looking for a developmental QB both Quinn Ewers and Will Howard could potentially be in play for them at some point on Day 2.