It wouldn’t be the offseason for the Dallas Cowboys without some type of catchphrase being coined by the front office, and sticking with the fanbase for either all of the right or wrong reasons. Somewhere out there in the universe, the last “all in” joke about the 2024 version of a Cowboys team that finished 7-10 and out of the playoffs has yet to be made. As much as it may still hurt, it helps knowing Jerry’s misguided comment truly is in the past, as is the harping on Stephen Jones’ “we like our guys” mantra. They’ve been replaced by the Cowboys desire to be “selectively aggressive” this offseason. To their credit, they have done a much better job backing this up by being active in both free agency and the trade market to infuse a roster in desperate need of talent with players their new coaches are eager to work with. Despite this flurry of activity, and Dallas still holding ten picks in next week’s draft, the Cowboys would have a hard time filling in the Ford Center at The Star let alone AT&T Stadium with fans who truly believe the team is improved enough right now to compete for the playoffs in HC Brian Schottenheimer’s first year. This is largely because with each new mantra of the offseason painting a slightly different picture, the big picture of who the Dallas Cowboys are is still a conglomeration of all of the things they believe in – many of which hold them back. The Cowboys are still a team that is going to favor their own players and aim to get draft picks to second contracts, but their predetermined belief that many of their picks will reach this point by being contributors early on hurts their ability to improve quickly with proven free agents or trade pieces. In the early parts of free agency and the trade market, the Cowboys stepped out of this comfort zone enough to add outside players at all but three positions this offseason, center, offensive tackle and safety. That changed this week just before the draft with the addition of tackle Hakeem Adeniji, but the positions they are feeling the most set at based on this metric are still tackle, center, and safety. These are the unofficial positions they seemingly “like their guys” at ahead of the draft. The Cowboys have not stuck their neck at at any of these positions with nearly the same sense of urgency as RB, DT, or LB. Let’s take a closer look at what the Cowboys have at all three positions to feel good about, before the draft and college free agency is their only viable way to make additions. Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Offensive Tackle The Cowboys learned the hard way at several positions last season how depending on their own young players too early can lead to growing pains, but are also hopeful that players who went through this can be a part of a new culture with year two or three leaps. One of the best examples of this is last year’s first-round pick Tyler Guyton at left tackle. Guyton started 11 games at left tackle in the Cowboys’ first season without future Hall of Fame inductee Tyron Smith, who officially retired with the team on Wednesday. In several of these games, the rookie from Oklahoma rotated with Asim Richards. The Cowboys were not fully prepared to handle much of the standard roster attrition at all last offseason, yet alone replacing a franchise great in Smith right away. Drafting Guyton can still be the solution here though, with new offensive line coach Conor Riley ready to work with a second year player that took his lumps and still has untapped potential. How the Cowboys new looks on offense, particularly up front where offensive coordinator Klayton Adams is expected to have a big influence, can help Guyton along. Schottenheimer’s play-calling balancing the run and pass will be crucial in evaluating if Dallas has truly hit on another first-round starting lineman. Guyton’s length and ability to cover ground quickly with short, nimble steps is an ideal skill set for the type of quick passing game the Cowboys may favor in Dak Prescott’s return from injury. At right tackle, the Cowboys will be going into what will remarkably be Terence Steele’s sixth year as a starter. As if both Tyron Smith and Zack Martin retiring this offseason hasn’t made Cowboys fans question where the time has gone, particularly with offensive linemen, this stat about Steele is even more of the same medicine. Steele will face the challenge of impressing yet another coaching staff with the same work ethic that put him in a starting role back in 2020. The benefit of doing so for a head coach that’s already been in the building as OC isn’t the only thing working in Steele’s advantage this offseason. With Adams replacing Schottenheimer as OC, his emphasis on getting athletic linemen out in space and blocking downhill in the run game should bring out the best of Steele. The Cowboys have been no stranger to putting the bulk of their cap space in the offensive line before, and with that commitment came the expectation that the group would dominate one through five. With the burden of expectations relative to cap spending elsewhere on offense now, Dallas still has a new path in front of them to get back to winning in the trenches. Their young offensive line group has gained playing experience quickly, and with the coaching emphasis now in place for them to take the next step, finding additional depth in the draft needs to be a focus to ensure this group is fully ready for a long season. Whether or not Asim Richards will remain a depth player at tackle, or a name in competition for the starting right guard job, remains to be seen. Matt Waletzko, Nathan Thomas and Dakoda Shepley are the other backup tackles currently on

Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images Here is what you need to know about Texas DL Alfred Collins We continue our 2025 NFL Draft preview of draft prospects that could interest the Dallas Cowboys. Today we are looking at defensive lineman Alfred Collins out of Texas. Height: 6-foot-6Weight: 332-lbsArm Length: 32”Hand Size: 10” Strengths: + Impact run defender that can drastically improve a team’s run defense from day one + Well built, with proportional strength spread throughout his body + Plays with tremendous use of length to make plays in the neighboring gap + Uses impressive foot quickness and hand quickness to shoot gaps + One of the strongest players in this class showing an easy ability to shed blocks + Anchors in well against double teams to hold his ground and remain in the play + Has violent hands to toss blockers and control pads and fill holes + Limited pass rush profile, but has size, strength, and length to develop in that area Weaknesses: – Lacks twitch and flexibility to impact the passing game on a consistent basis – Enters the league as more of a two-down player until his pass rush profile develops – Needs to develop hand counters to get off blocks instead of just eating space – Taller build leads to high pads, but his strength covered up the issue in college – Will need to play with better knee-bend to improve his pad level – Plays with just average snap quickness – Currently nursing a foot injury that had him in a walking boot at his Pro Day Round Grade: 2nd Overall Summary: Alfred Collins is a run game fixer at the next level and while that trait isn’t viewed as super sexy, he’s so good in that area that he could truly fix a teams interior run defense and that’s pretty valuable. Collins brought very little to the table as a pass rusher at Texas, but his size, length, and strength should give teams something to dream about, hoping that there is more left in the tank. Collins will immediately improve a team’s run defense and has enough physical traits and power to improve as a pass rusher over time.

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The majority of Cowboys fans have their eye on one position as far as the first round is concerned. It won’t be long now. The NFL draft is coming this Thursday and the Dallas Cowboys hold the 12th overall pick. They have 10 draft picks to use in the seven rounds, but as is always the case, most of the attention is on the first round. It feels like there are three main positions of need dominating Cowboys’ fan interest in for their pick at 12 – wide receiver, cornerback, and running back. Obviously there are dissenting opinion from those three groups, but in general it is expected that those are the positions the Cowboys will want to address early in the draft. Over at Fan Duel, they have wide receiver as the top odd for pick 12 at +105. Cornerback comes in at +600, while the running back odds lag far behind at +1000. We asked your opinion on what position group the Cowboys will select at pick 12, and we got an overwhelming response. Wide receiver is the easy winner. The Cowboys have been looking for a complementary receiver to pair with CeeDee Lamb, and most of you feel they will get it in the first round of the coming draft. Check out all the odds for the NFL Draft at FanDuel.

Eric Hartline-Imagn Images Who do you NOT want to see Cowboys division rivals draft? NFL Draft ‘Could Spell Doom’ For Eagles Starter – Patrick McAvoy, Sports Illustrated Draft prospects and defensive depth could be bad news for an Eagles starter. The Philadelphia Eagles have already lost a handful of pieces so far this offseason and there could be other guys on the way out of town soon as well. The National Football League Draft is one week away and there’s certainly a chance we could see trades ahead of it. It’s been an uncommon year so far. Each of the 32 teams currently holds their first-round picks. That doesn’t typically happen and when the draft kicks off, we surely will see some moves to change this. Who knows, the board itself will dictate what teams do. As we have gotten closer to the draft, speculation only has built about who could be on the move. For example, Eagles Wire’s Glenn Erby made a list of five players who could be on the move in the near future and mentioned 25-year-old defensive tackle Jordan Davis. “DT Jordan Davis,” Erby said. “Davis logged 27 tackles (15 solo), one sack, and two passes defended while playing in all 17 regular-season games in 2024. He added six tackles (four solo), including two sacks and one pass defense across four playoff appearances. “Davis started every regular-season game for the second year in a row, but he logged 122 fewer defensive snaps and ceded snaps to second-year defensive lineman Moro Ojomo. Philadelphia targeting Walter Nolen or Darius Alexander could spell doom for Davis.” He was selected in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft and has spent the last three years with the team. He started every regular season game for the last two years, but he hasn’t put up eye-popping numbers. He had just one sack and 27 tackles in 2024. Is is time with the team going to come to an end? That could depend on the draft itself. The Eagles already have suffered some pretty heavy hits to the defense this offesason. There’s no reason to cut ties with a young guy with upside unless they can get some serious value back in the draft. Evan Neal likely nearing the end of his disappointing New York Giants’ career – John Fennelly, USA Today As with Philly, a former Giants first-round pick could be nearing the end of the road. The New York Giants’ offensive line will reportedly be intact when training camp arrives this July. That’s good news for this long-suffering unit and even better news for the Giants and their fans. General manager Joe Schoen has been steadily adding to the mix in free agency and the team expects all of their starters to be healthy come the 2025 regular season. Andrew Thomas is progressing well from his season-ending foot injury and guard Jon Runyan Jr. (ankle, shoulder) should be ready to go this spring barring anything unforeseen. The starting lineup should be as such come the season opener: Thomas at left tackle, Runyan at left guard, John Michael Schmitz at center, Greg Van Roten at right guard and Jermaine Eluemunor at right tackle. One player asked about during Schoen’s pre-draft press conference on Wednesday was former first-round pick Evan Neal, whose place on the team’s depth chart is currently blurry. A decision Neal’s fifth-year option decision is due May 1 and Schoen said the team will not make that announcement until after the 2025 NFL draft. But when asked about Neal’s overall status, it was apparent the Giants are ready to move on. Only a 180-degree shift in Neal’s performance will save or prolong his Giants career. Neal is currently a man without a position. His struggles at right tackle have been frustrating, if not baffling. Coming out of Alabama in 2022 he was seen as a “can’t miss” prospect. The Giants selected him seventh overall and no one batted an eye. It was a solid pick on paper. It was a big swing a miss by the Giants, a team that can ill afford to swing and miss, especially with top 10 draft picks. 10 2nd-round draft prospects for Commanders fans to watch – Zach Selby, Commanders.com There are still pieces to add for the 2024 NFC runner-up. The Washington Commanders have the chance to add one of the top players in the 2025 draft with the 29th overall pick, but improving their roster will require more than just one good player. As it currently stands, the Commanders will enter general manager Adam Peters’ second draft with five picks. Peters, who drafted nine players in 2024, set a high standard for success moving forward, as the entire class — plus two undrafted free agents — made the 53-man roster last season. NFL.com’s deputy editor of written content Gennaro Filice gave the Commanders’ class the best grade in the league, saying “it’s a brand new day for football in the nation’s capital.” The Commanders will face different challenges in the 2025 draft, but their moves in free agency and trading for players like Deebo Samuel and Laremy Tunsil give them the flexibility to take the best player available or address a need. Although Peters feels good about the current personnel on the roster, there are still plenty of positions to address, from edge rusher to cornerback and offensive line. In preparation for the draft, Commanders.com will look at 10 players who the Commanders could draft in each round they have a pick. The Commanders currently don’t have a third-round pick, so we’re moving on to the second round, where they are slated to select a player at No. 61 overall. Marcus Mbow, G, Purdue: Mbow has starting experience at both guard and tackle, so he could be a valuable depth piece if he doesn’t start as a rookie. He’s not a mauler, as he was only 303 pounds at the combine, but has enough athleticism to get to the

Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images Shavon Revel is a name to keep an eye on. We continue our 2025 NFL Draft preview of draft prospects that could interest the Dallas Cowboys. Today we are looking at Shavon Revel Jr. from East Carolina. Shavon Revel Jr. CBEast Carolina Pirates Senior3-star recruit 6’2”194 lbs Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images History Shavon Revel Jr. took a non-traditional route to Division I football, showcasing perseverance and grit along the way. Originally from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Revel played at Richard J. Reynolds High School before transferring to Reagan High for his senior season. A two-way standout, he posted 38 tackles, three tackles for loss, and four interceptions on defense, while catching 33 passes for 439 yards and five touchdowns on offense. He capped off his senior year with a game-winning touchdown against East Forsyth. After high school, he took the JUCO route, enrolling at Louisburg College. In 2020, Revel’s first collegiate season was a wash due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced Louisburg College to cancel its football schedule. Despite not playing a snap, Revel stayed focused on development—working out on his own, staying mentally sharp, and preparing for his opportunity. During this time, he balanced life as a student-athlete by working at Amazon to support himself financially, showing early signs of the work ethic and mental toughness that would define his career. In the spring and fall of 2021, Revel finally got on the field in a limited JUCO schedule. While stats were hard to come by from the abbreviated season, his size, speed, and raw tools stood out enough for East Carolina to take notice. Revel made the most of his JUCO opportunity, earning a scholarship offer to join the Pirates. In 2022 revel played his first season at East Carolina, featuring in nine games, mostly as a reserve cornerback and on special teams. While he didn’t start, he made the most of his limited reps, logging eight tackles and flashing physicality in kick coverage. It was a developmental season that allowed him to adjust to FBS speed and refine his technique against better competition. 2023 marked Revel’s breakout campaign, as he started all 12 games and became a key piece of the Pirates’ defense. He racked up 54 total tackles, four tackles for loss, one sack, one interception, and a team-leading 13 pass breakups. His performance earned him Second-Team All-AAC honors. This season firmly put him on the NFL radar. Expectations were high for Revel entering his senior year, and he started strong, recording a 50-yard pick-six against Appalachian State in Week 3. Unfortunately, that game would be his last for the year and for East Carolina due to a torn ACL he suffered in practice. He finished the season with eight tackles and the early interception, and remained a respected leader in the locker room throughout his recovery. 2024 Statistics 204 Defensive Snaps116 Coverage Snaps8 Total Tackles1 Tackles For Loss2 Pass Breakups2 INT1 INT-TD48.8 Passer Rating Allowed38% Completion Rate Allowed1 Penalty NFL Combine/Pro Day N/A Awards Second-team AAC (2023) Scorecard Overall- 87.0Speed- 87Acceleration- 88Agility- 85Strength- 56Tackling- 80Run Defense- 72Zone Coverage- 86Man Coverage- 80Press- 84Discipline- 88 THE GOOD NFL-caliber size at 6’2” with long arms; built to play outside corner in the NFL. Reads quarterbacks well, reacts quickly to route concepts developing in front of him. Has fantastic burst that shows up in click-and-close situations and recovery speed. Can open up and run vertically; closes ground well when trailing on deep balls. Times his challenges well to go up and get the ball. Reads route combos well; breaks on the ball with confidence and shows feel for zone spacing. Coaches praise his leadership, work ethic, and resilience. Can contribute immediately on special teams (two career blocked field goals). TAPE TIME CB Shavon Revel Jr.East Carolina ✅ THE GOOD✅#scouting #NFLDraft #Pirates #DallasCowboys pic.twitter.com/1OlZaSOrhE — Mike Poland (@kenfigkowboy) April 18, 2025 THE BAD Tore his ACL during practice in 2024. May not be ready for 2025 training camps. Slight stiffness in his hips can show up vs. quick-twitch route runners; struggles slightly with sudden changes of direction. Only one full season as an FBS starter; rawer than most CB prospects in terms of footwork and route anticipation. Can get grabby when beaten off the line; still refining his hand placement and patience in man. Over-aggressive hand usage can result in flags; doesn’t always maintain balance through the release phase. TAPE TIME CB Shavon Revel Jr.East Carolina ❌THE BAD❌#scouting #NFLDraft #Pirates #DallasCowboys pic.twitter.com/VjB7Pj7YYM — Mike Poland (@kenfigkowboy) April 18, 2025 THE FIT Shavon Revel Jr. thrives as a long, physical corner who excels at using his length and explosiveness to disrupt passing lanes. He plays with confidence at the catch point, consistently getting his hands on the ball and forcing quarterbacks to think twice about targeting his side. His size and functional athleticism allow him to blanket bigger receivers, and he’s particularly effective in zone coverage where his awareness and instincts shine. He reads route combinations well, reacts quickly when the ball is in the air, and has a knack for turning pass breakups into impact plays. His contributions on special teams only add to his value, and his toughness, leadership, and work ethic are considered top-tier by coaches and teammates. His biggest area for development lies in his man coverage consistency and overall fluidity. He shows some tightness in his hips when asked to mirror quicker receivers in space, which could become a liability at the next level. His press technique also needs refinement as he can get overly handsy or lunge early at the line leading to penalties. Footwork in off coverage is another area to clean up, as he occasionally struggles with transitions at the top of routes and can be late reacting to double moves. Most importantly, coming off a 2024 ACL injury, he’ll need to prove he’s regained his full short-area agility and confidence in movement. Revel could be a smart piece for the Dallas

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 Friday, April 18, 2025Thursday, April 17, 2025Wednesday, April 16, 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!

Matthew Emmons-Imagn Images Travis Frederick will announce Cowboys draft picks on Friday night. The NFL draft is next week which means the Dallas Cowboys are going to have some new players on their roster soon enough. While the first round is clearly full of intrigue, the draft contains more than that, and progresses across three total days. Over the last almost decade we have seen the draft get a bit fun in nature as it has worn on with different people announcing the different selections. Perhaps the most iconic of these was Drew Pearson announcing Chidobe Awuzie’s draft selection when the draft was held in Philadelphia and boos rained down on him. The Original 88 was not flustered though and delivered an all-time speech. Yesterday, the franchise legends that will make picks on behalf of their team this year were announced and Travis Frederick is the player for the Cowboys. A look at the former and active players now scheduled to announce their teams’ picks next Friday night for rounds 2 and 3 of the NFL draft: pic.twitter.com/HpMkPz5mPY — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 17, 2025 It has been a reflective offseason for the Cowboys relative to Fredbeard’s time served with the team as both Zack Martin and Tyron Smith retired. The latter of the two did so in a ceremony just this week. There have been few public appearances from Frederick since he retired in 2020, especially those that are/were related to the NFL or Cowboys in an official capacity. It is very cool that we will get to see him. Frederick was one of the best first-round selections that the Cowboys made over the last decade and a half. They initially traded down in the 2013 draft with the San Francisco 49ers and walked away with him, all while many members of the fanbase were displeased. But the Cowboys and Frederick got the last laugh as he proved to be one of the best players on the team and one of the best centers in the league while he was in the NFL. It will be interesting to see which names he reads on behalf of the current team.

Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images How likely do you think it is that the Cowboys will move around during the draft? At this time of year, large parts of every NFL fanbase are indulging in trade-down fantasies. Having those extra picks in your mock drafts is so enticing, suddenly you can fit five names where you could previously only fit three, cover all your needs in one fell swoop, or fill out your mocks with extra players from your favorite school. And the mock draft providers add extra incentive by offering completely unrealistic trade scenarios. Adding further fuel to the Cowboys trade-down fire is Stephen Jones, who suggested earlier this week the Cowboys might be open to trading down this year. Stephen Jones on @1053thefan Fan on the upcoming draft: “I don’t necessarily see us moving up based on way the board is coming together but could see a situation where we move down.” — Todd Archer (@toddarcher) April 15, 2025 Of course, the Joneses say something similar every year. However, the Cowboys do like to wheel and deal picks during the draft. Since 1989, Dallas has been involved in draft day trades in 31 of their 36 drafts under Jerry Jones. The only five years in which the Cowboys managed to keep their feet completely still on draft weekend were 2000, 2011, 2016, 2018, and 2022 when they did not move away from their originally assigned draft spots once over the entire draft weekend. Is that recent mini-surge of no-trade drafts something we’ll see again this year? Conventional wisdom holds that teams should trust their draft board and take the best talent that slides into their lap. At the same time, moving back a few spots could net you extra picks with which to address holes in your roster. And the Cowboys have also been successful (at times) in moving up in the draft, which has many fans thinking of slipping the entire Cowboys war room some Adderall to keep Mr. Jones and his crew in their seats, off the phones, and focused on their draft board. So, what to do? Sticking to your draft board is not necessarily a guarantee for finding great players, but over the last decade or so, the Cowboys draft boards appear to have been pretty solid. Obviously, the danger inherent in moving around is that you can end up missing some very good players. In 2009, the Cowboys traded out of the 51st pick for the 75th (OG Robert Brewster, zero NFL career starts) and 110th (LB Victor Butler, two NFL career starts) pick. Within nine picks of that original pick, OG Andy Levitre, BUF (pick 51, 143 career starts), OT Phil Loadholt, MIN (#54, 89 starts), OT Sebastian Vollmer, NE (#58, 80 starts) and OT Will Beatty, NYG (#60, 63 starts) were selected. Each of those guys would have been a dramatic upgrade over what the Cowboys eventually got. And that’s without factoring in six-time Pro Bowler LeSean McCoy, who would have been available at 53. At the same time, had the Cowboys not traded up in the 2010 and 2014 drafts, they wouldn’t have gotten franchise cornerstones like Dez Bryant, Sean Lee, or DeMarcus Lawrence, just as their moves in 2013 netted them Travis Frederick and Terrance Williams. All of which just goes to show that if you cherry-pick your examples carefully enough, you can prove just about anything. So what do you think: Can the Cowboys sit tight during the draft? And more importantly, should they? Cowboys recent history of DRAFT DAY trades 2015 Traded 2016 sixth-round pick (178) to 49ers for 2015 seventh-round pick (246-Geoff Swaim) 2016 – – 2017 Traded up for Xavier Woods (191=157 in 2018) Traded down with Patriots for extra picks (211 = 216, 239) -> Marquez White, Noah Brown 2018 — 2019 Traded down with Bengals for extra picks (136 = 149, 213) Traded down with Raiders for extra picks (149 = 158, 218) 2020 Traded up with Eagles for Tyler Biadasz (146 = 164 + 156 in 2021) 2021 Traded down two spots with Eagles (10 = 12+84) -> Micah Parsons, Chauncey Gholston 2022 – – 2023 Traded 2024 fifth-round pick (159) to Chiefs for 2023 sixth-round pick (178-Eric Scott Jr.) 2024 Traded down five spots with Lions (24 = 29+73) -> Tyler Guyton, Cooper Beebe

Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images The Ohio State running back is a name to watch We continue our 2025 NFL Draft preview of draft prospects that could interest the Dallas Cowboys. Today we are looking at running back Quinshon Judkins from Ohio State. Quinshon Judkins RBOhio State BuckeyesJunior3-star recruit 6’0”221 lbs Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images History Quinshon Judkins, born on October 29, 2003, in Montgomery, Alabama, emerged as a standout running back during his collegiate football career at Pike Road High School in Alabama, where he rushed for over 1,500 yards and 26 touchdowns as a senior. Despite his high school success, he was considered an underrated prospect and was given a three-star recruit rating. Judkins would join Ole Miss in 2022 where he made an immediate impact. He would set school records with 1,567 rushing yards and 16 rushing touchdowns on 274 carries. He also added 15 receptions for 132 yards and a touchdown. His performance earned him numerous accolades, including SEC Freshman of the Year. In his sophomore year, Judkins continued to excel, rushing for 1,158 yards and 15 touchdowns on 271 carries. He also caught 22 passes for 149 yards and two touchdowns. His consistent performance led to a second consecutive First-Team All-SEC selection. After transferring to Ohio State, Judkins played a crucial role in the Buckeyes’ national championship run. He rushed for 1,060 yards and 14 touchdowns on 194 carries and caught 22 passes for 161 yards and two touchdowns. His 86-yard run against Marshall was the third-longest in Ohio State history. Notably, he scored three touchdowns in the national championship game against Notre Dame, helping secure the title. 2024 Statistics 265 Offensive Snaps194 Rush Attempts 1,060 Rush Yards5.5 YPC16 Total TDs22 Receptions 161 Receiving Yards 1 Fumble58 First Downs43 Missed Tackles Forced1 Penalty NFL Combine/Pro Day 10-Yard Split- 1.51s (90%)40-Yard Dash- 4.48s (76%)Vert- 38.5” (90%) Broad- 132” (99%)Bench- 24 (85%) PD Awards Third-team All-Big Ten (2024First-team All-Big Ten (2023)First-team All-Big Ten (2022) Scorecard Overall- 84.4Speed- 79Acceleration- 91Agility- 60Strength- 88Contact Balance- 90Vision- 89Elusiveness- 66Receiving- 61Blocking- 51Discipline- 95 THE GOOD Showcases excellent patience and vision waiting for blocks to develop. His excellent spatial awareness allows him to read leverage and anticipate defenders’ positioning. Compactly built with a strong lower half, he breaks arm tackles and finishes runs with authority. Exceptional contact balance lets him absorb hits and keep churning forward. Quick-footed and sudden through the hole, though not a burner in the open field. Shows adequate burst to turn corners and gash defenses. Willing and physical in blitz pickup. TAPE TIME RB Quinshon Judkins Ohio State ✅ THE GOOD✅#scouting #NFLDraft #Buckeyes pic.twitter.com/Uw3bDWymyb — Mike Poland (@kenfigkowboy) April 16, 2025 THE BAD Doesn’t possess breakaway speed to consistently outrun defensive backs. Occasionally waits too long for blocks to develop, leading to stalled plays. Not a naturally twitchy or sudden mover in the open field. Logged over 700 touches across three seasons, which could raise durability flags. Relies more on power and balance than jukes or shake to make defenders miss. Willing blocker but can struggle with positioning and recognition. TAPE TIME RB Quinshon Judkins Ohio State ❌THE BAD❌#scouting #NFLDraft #Buckeyes pic.twitter.com/pzPMrZ6yuT — Mike Poland (@kenfigkowboy) April 16, 2025 THE FIT Quinshon Judkins thrives as a downhill, one-cut runner with the vision and toughness to handle a heavy workload. He excels in inside-zone and gap schemes, using his sharp vision and footwork to hit creases decisively. His ability to turn minimal gains into chunk yardage by shedding tackles and falling forward adds real value. His knack for showing up in big games, like his three-touchdown performance in the national title game is a testament to his mental toughness. He’s built like a workhorse and plays like one. He lacks elite top-end speed, which limits his ability to consistently break long runs. He’s more of a chunk gainer than a home-run hitter. At times, he can be a bit too patient, resulting in negative plays when the line doesn’t hold up. While he’s improved as a pass-catcher, he still needs to refine his route-running and become more dynamic in space. His pass protection, while gritty, will need technical polish at the next level to handle NFL-caliber blitzers. Since Ezekiel Elliott’s departure, Dallas has lacked a physical runner. Judkins would instantly give them a tough, downhill option who thrives in short-yardage and red zone situations. He shares similarities with early-career Zeke as he runs physical, has great contact balance, and can wear down defenses. While not as explosive or has the pass blocking prowess of Zeke, his no-nonsense running style fits the mold Dallas fans are used to. If Dallas wants to get back to a physical run game to support Dak Prescott and take pressure off the passing attack, Judkins would be a great value pick on Day 2. He brings toughness, consistency, and a chip-on-the-shoulder mindset, all things Cowboys fans and coaches tend to love. He might not be flashy, but he’s the type of back who helps close out games in the fourth quarter. COMPARISON: Chris Carson, Seattle Seahawks BTB GRADE: 66th CONSENSUS RANKING: 54th(Consensus ranking based on the average ranking from 90 major scoring services, including BTB)

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Here is our Friday open thread for discussion. Happy Friday! We officially have less than a week to go until the NFL Draft begins and what’s more is that at this time a week from now the Dallas Cowboys will have a brand new player. Just a few more days to wait. For our Friday open thread here on the blog we are opening the floor for discussion and to be quite honest for predictions. By now it is likely that you have a favorite or several favorite options for the team with the 12th overall pick, although I imagine your most preferable path would be for the Cowboys to trade back. That is obviously difficult to predict. Whatever the case today’s open thread will serve as a chance for you to get your final predictions in for who will be a Cowboy when we all wake up a week from now. Let’s hear your answers in the comments down below.