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 4, 2025Thursday, April 3, 2025Wednesday, April 2, 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 Eakin Howard/Getty Images Who are some second and third-round targets you like for the Cowboys? The Dallas Cowboys currently have a total of two draft picks on Day 2 in the 2025 NFL Draft, the 44th overall pick in the second round and the 76th overall pick in the third round. There is a chance they could acquire more draft capital in either the second or third round if they make a trade, however, that’s pure speculation right now. Today, we’re looking at our favorite players who we would like to see the Cowboys target with the 44th and 76th overall picks. We decided to stick with the current roster “needs” after being “selectively-aggressive” by trading for and signing free agents in free agency. Running back Pick 44: Kaleb Johnson, Iowa Pick 76: Cameron Skattebo, Arizona State Johnson may not be a homerun hitter, but his vision, patience and ability to set up his blocks are the best in the draft class. He’s a workhorse RB with the nose for the end zone. With his low center of gravity, contact balance, and hard-nosed running style, Skattebo is extremely difficult to tackle. He is similar in a way to Marion Barber. Wide receiver Pick 44: Jack Bech, TCU Pick 76: Isaiah Bond, Texas From doing the dirty work as a blocker to his receiving skills, Bech reminds a lot of Cooper Kupp. He’s a QB-friendly WR who would pair nicely with CeeDee Lamb. Bond is a little bit of an enigma. He has all of the tools to become one of the best WRs in the 2025 draft class, but so far lacks the consistency. His ceiling is worth betting on though. Offensive line Pick 44: Jonah Savaiinaea, Arizona Pick 76: Marcus Mbow, Purdue Savaiinaea has the talent and length to remain at OT, but his best fit at the next level could be kicking inside to G. He can challenge to start at RG in Dallas and provide depth at RT. Mbow is one of the most athletically gifted OL the entire draft class. He has the position flex to potentially start at RT, RG, or C with the Cowboys, which could be invaluable. Defensive tackle Pick 44: Alfred Collins, Texas Pick 76: Jordan Phillips, Maryland Collins is the big-bodied, space-eater the Dallas defense is currently lacking. He’s an ideal 1-technique in Matt Eberflus’ scheme who could challenge to start as a rookie. Phillips is one of the younger DTs and is still a little raw, but with more consistency and more time to develop he has the talent to be one of the best in the draft class. Defensive end Pick 44: Princely Umanmeilen, Mississippi Pick 76: Bradyn Swinson, LSU Umenmeilen still needs to improve as a run defender before he can be considered a full-time starter, but his pass rushing ability could get him on the field early with the Cowboys. Swinson is still flying a little bit under the radar, however, he has the talent to be an impact pass rusher at the next level and could be an early contributor for the Cowboys. Linebacker Pick 44: Carson Schwesinger, UCLA Pick 76: Chris Paul Jr., Mississippi Schwesinger’s sideline-to-sideline speed and ability to quickly read and diagnose plays has him always around the football. He could be an ideal WILL LB in Eberflus’ scheme. He’s a little undersized (6’1″, 235), but Chris Paul is a high-energy MIKE LB who makes plays all over the field and has a nose for the ball in both the running and passing game. Cornerback Pick 44: Trey Amos, Mississippi Pick 76: Jacob Parrish, Kansas State Amos is equally as good as a run defender as he is in pass coverage and fits what Matt Eberflus likes at the CB position. He would challenge to start as a rookie. Parrish has the versatility to play outside or in the slot, but being a little undersized likely be a nickel CB at the next level who would immediately replace Jourdan Lewis in Dallas.

Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images Hopefully Brian Schottenheimer’s staff can help Tyler Guyton take a jump in year two. The Dallas Cowboys first-round pick from last season and a hopeful future star at left tackle, Tyler Guyton, had a rookie campaign with a few bumps and bruises. However, challenges were expected, as he was one of the rawest tackle prospects heading into the draft and was transitioning to left tackle after spending time at Oklahoma as a right tackle. Although there were growing pains with his performance on the field, Guyton was drafted in the first round because he could develop into a great player with his athleticism and traits. When the front office hired Brian Schottenheimer as their next head coach, there was an idea that some continuity from the McCarthy era would hold over, but with the chance to put his own stamp on the offense and the staff. Schottenheimer has created a coaching staff praised for its influence of adding veteran coaches and some of the best young coaches from the collegiate ranks. Two coaches, offensive coordinator Klayton Adams and offensive line coach Conor Riley, will spearhead Schottenheimer’s offensive vision. Guyton has noticed that vision, which has excited him. The left tackle was a recent guest on the KnoItAllz Podcast and talked about the offense the team is building with a “one-two-three punch” at coaching. Interview with Tyler Guyton Dallas Cowboy starting OT. “The energy in the locker room changing and the year ain’t started yet!” pic.twitter.com/woYcOZOY7y — Iamvictorious (@victorious512) March 31, 2025 Guyton also praised Ramon Chinyoung, who was retained as the team’s assistant offensive line coach. Schottenheimer talked about his newly built staff in Indianapolis during the NFL Combine in February and said he found coaches who were all about teaching the fundamentals of the game. “I think we found great teachers. We found guys that were incredible people,” Schottenheimer said. “I have a real big belief in the fundamentals, and so I think if you look at all the coaches that we’ve added, both young, old, the ability to train fundamentals and the developmental process of our players is critical. Schottenheimer also talked about how the players will feel the “passion and energy” from his staff. Guyton already recognizes that, but the buy-in from the players is half the battle. Now, it’s up to the coaches to get the best out of Guyton. Luckily, Adams and Riley are two of the best in developing offensive linemen. Adams’ most recent stop with the Arizona Cardinals saw him build an offensive line that helped pave the way for a rushing offense attack that averaged 144.2 yards per game, seventh best in the NFL. The Cardinals offense averaged 5.3 yards per carry on the season, second only behind the Baltimore Ravens. The second stat is slightly inflated, considering quarterback Kyler Murray is mixed into that equation. On the other hand, Riley comes from the college ranks after spending time with Kansas State as their offensive line coach. He helped build one of the most respected rushing attacks in college football and is familiar with Cooper Beebe, who he developed into a third-round pick for the Cowboys. If Guyton wants to improve, he will have to work on his own time and in the offseason, something Schottenheimer said he has noticed when speaking at the NFL Combine. “You watch Cooper Beebe, Tyler Guyton, those guys, Tyler Guyton has been in the weight room every day. He’s working his ass off,” Schottenheimer said. “To me that’s really exciting, I think the influence of Klayton [Adams], the influence of Conor Riley, I think that package was so important for us, and I think we hit a home run.” If Dallas is banking on Guyton becoming their future left tackle and dominating as Tyron Smith did for so many years, Adams and Riley are two of the best at making that dream a reality.

Photo by Rich Gagnon/Getty Images Joe Milton was easily the best choice of all practical QB2 options for Dallas. The Dallas Cowboys shook things up a bit on Thursday morning when they sent a fifth-round pick (171 overall) to the New England Patriots in exchange for quarterback Joe Milton and a seventh-rounder (217 overall). All due respect to Will Grier, but he is the third quarterback on the roster after Dak Prescott as Milton immediately slots into the QB2 spot for the Cowboys. Milton may only have a single year of NFL experience, but his athleticism and would-be talent make this the case (as well as what Will Grier hasn’t done at this point in his career). What is important about this reality beyond the obvious is that the Cowboys did not have a bona fide QB2 option when we all woke up on Thursday morning. It was a question mark that many were assuming the team would answer by way of taking someone in the draft. For what it’s worth, the Cowboys apparently explored other options prior to landing Milton, though. In the aftermath of the trade ESPN’s Todd Archer shared two interesting notes about the backup quarterback situation. Apparently the Cowboys had interest in both Jacoby Brissett and Drew Lock in free agency, and apparently they had extension talks with Trey Lance last season. The Cowboys had interest in adding Jacoby Brissett in free agency, but he signed with Arizona. They also discussed the possibility of Drew Lock. Joe Milton is under contract for three years at much lower numbers. Betting on the upside on the Patriots’ 6th round pick last year. — Todd Archer (@toddarcher) April 3, 2025 After Dak Prescott got hurt last year, the Cowboys had talks with Trey Lance regarding an extension that, obviously, never got to the finish line. Lance played well in his one start last year but he remains unsigned. — Todd Archer (@toddarcher) April 3, 2025 The Lance thing is interesting in and of itself. It makes sense for the Cowboys to have had the conversation at that point in time, but he was still (and remains) pretty unproven. Most of our discussion here is very positive and we should keep it that way, but it is funny how the Cowboys waited until after Dak Prescott was hurt (so therefore when Lance’s leverage went up) to have extension talks. Water under the bridge, though. But if handed a list that any of Jacoby Brissett, Drew Lock, Trey Lance or Joe Milton could be the Cowboys backup quarterback, would you not have taken Milton as the top choice? He is the cheapest option from a financial perspective and has the highest lottery ticket potential. Sometimes fate has a funny way of working out and it appears that it did in this case for the Cowboys. Milton was the best option for Dallas and was ultimately the one that they were able to work out.

Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images The Cowboys need to make sure to grab some help at receiver during the draft. As we get closer to the draft and finally finding out who the Dallas Cowboys take at pick 12, we continue our top-10 series, this time looking at the top wide receivers in the class, naming their best and worst attribute, and the reasons why. Tetairoa McMillan (Arizona) Best – Ball SkillsMcMillan’s combination of height, length, physicality, and body control allows him to make tough, jump ball catches look easy, making him a dangerous deep ball, red-zone and contested catch specialist. Worst – SpeedWhile he’s a great route runner with strong hands, he lacks the elite burst and acceleration to consistently separate from faster defensive backs, limiting his ability to be a true deep threat. Emeka Egbuka (Ohio State) Best – Route RunningEgbuka’s elite trait is easily his route running and spatial awareness. He clearly demonstrates in every game that he has an advanced understanding of leverage, pacing, and how to manipulate defenders within his routes. His ability to find those soft spots in zone coverage and separate with crisp, sharp breaks makes him a highly reliable target. His polished technique and football IQ is what sets him apart and makes him a valuable Day 1 receiver. Worst – SpeedHis top end speed isn’t great but also not bad. His acceleration is fine and quickness is average, but all combined means he doesn’t have the same breakaway speed and skills as some of the faster receivers in this draft. That will limit his ability to hit big, splash plays. Luther Burden III (Missouri) Best – Explosiveness Burden’s real elite trait is his explosiveness, especially after the catch. He has incredible short-area quickness, balance, and strength, making him a nightmare for defenders in open space. His ability to turn short passes into big gains with his combination of speed, agility and power is what makes him special. Some scouting services have dropped Burden in recent weeks down their rankings, don’t let that fool you, he is one of the best receivers in this class. Worst – Route TreeHis worst trait comes in the form of his route refinement. While he’s explosive and dangerous with the ball in his hands, his route running can be best described as inconsistent. It’s lacking sharpness and deception at times and he likes to stick with what’s worked for him in the past. He relies more on athleticism than precise technique, which could limit his effectiveness against disciplined NFL defenders. Tre Harris (Ole Miss) Best – Ball TrackingHarris absolutely excels when it comes to adjusting to deep throws. He makes difficult contested catches, and positions himself well against defenders thanks to his fantastic sixth sense of knowing where the ball is coming from. His ability to high-point the ball and make acrobatic grabs makes him a dangerous downfield target thanks to his positioning to the ball and elite body control. Worst – SeparationWhile he has issues with his straight-line speed, Harris’ biggest weakness is how he doesn’t always create consistent separation out of his breaks. This is seen especially against quicker, more physical defenders. This will undoubtedly limit his effectiveness against top-tier NFL cornerbacks if he doesn’t refine his route-running and explosiveness out of his cuts. Elic Ayomanor (Stanford) Best – StrengthAyomanor has the best combination of size, strength, and physicality after the catch. He’s an absolute beast and at 6’2” and 210 pounds, he plays like a power runner once he has the ball, breaking tackles and fighting for extra yards. His frame and toughness make him a dangerous threat on slants, screens, and contested catches. He completely dominates the intermediate range and bosses the middle of the field thanks to his size and strength. Worst – Quickness While Ayomanor is strong and physical at the catch point and with the ball, he doesn’t have the explosive burst or elite long speed to consistently separate from defenders, especially on deep routes. This will limit his utilization in the NFL and restricting him from ever being a true WR1. Matthew Golden (Texas) Best – Speed/BurstGolden has elite acceleration and speed, we’re talking real track speed. This allows him to separate quickly, especially on short and intermediate routes. His ability to gain ground rapidly makes him a dangerous threat on quick throws and slants. His speed also lends itself to assist him as a dynamic return specialist. His ability to make plays in multiple ways, whether as a receiver or in the return game, makes him a dangerous weapon. Worst – HandsWhile Golden has the athletic ability to make impressive catches, unfortunately he struggles with drops, especially in contested situations. This inconsistency has led to him failing at ever reaching 1,000 receiving yards in a season and leaving college with 14 career drops, seven contested catches that went for interceptions, and a career drop rate of nearly 10%. This is a monumental concern that not only begs the question on whether scouts have over-corrected his rankings after the combine, but also whether he should go in the first round. Jack Bech (TCU) Best – IntelligenceBech shows a crazy ability at understanding defenses, find the soft spots in coverage, and positioning himself for an easy reception. Thanks to Bech’s high football I.Q., he has a unique ability to play multiple roles, functioning as both a slot receiver and on the outside. His ability to read the field and adjust to the game flow makes him a reliable option in various schemes and plays, making him a receiving Swiss Army knife. Worst – SpeedWhile he’s smart and has good hands, he doesn’t possess the top-end speed or burst to separate from defenders, particularly in man coverage. This can limit his effectiveness on deep routes and in situations requiring quick acceleration or explosiveness. His lack of speed and elusiveness is seen with the ball in hands where he averages only 5.5 YAC per reception, that ranks 76th among this

Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images This is our open thread for Friday discussion. Welcome to our Friday open thread! Over the last few weeks we have been launching daily discussion prompts here on the blog and the purposes is obviously for the greatest community of Dallas Cowboys fans that there is to talk about matters relevant to the team. For the most part our prompts are related to the current happenings of the Cowboys themselves. But this is the offseason and it is Friday which means we can venture off on a tangent or two from time to time. Last week we asked who your favorite baseball teams were what with Major League Baseball beginning play and we got all sorts of answers. The Texas Rangers (obviously), New York Yankees (our cliché), Pittsburgh Pirates (Paul Skenes is on my fantasy team), Chicago Cubs (shout out Kyle Tucker) and Houston Astros (yours truly) were all among those represented. Today we are sticking with a world of sports theme and asking if the number of them going on across sport in general help you pass the time in an NFL offseason. As noted baseball is now going on, the NBA playoffs are around the corner, Lord Stanley will be fought for soon enough, The Masters is next week. Basically there is something for everybody right now. But maybe you feel like none of that matters because football is the only thing that matters. Let us know in the comments down below!

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 Thursday, April 3, 2025Wednesday, April 2, 2025Tuesday, April 1, 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 Perry Knotts/Getty Images Our latest Cowboys roundtable on Micah, Dak and Ohio State’s running backs Every week, we gather the latest news about the Dallas Cowboys and seek our writer’s perspective on each headline. Welcome back to the roundtable. This week we have David Howman and Brian Martin. Reports last week came in suggesting Micah Parsons could be getting a contract worth $200 million. Is he worth that much or is this a massive expense and trading him carries better value? A number of reliable reports came out last week stating that the Cowboys and Micah Parsons are getting closer to a deal. How close is unknown, but the reports stated that Parsons wants a contract worth $200 million. Some may say that’s worth every penny, others think this is one sizeable contract too many, and may restrict Dallas in the future signing other quality players. Micah Parsons, should not only ask for a $200 million contract from the Cowboys, that’s what he deserves and should demand to become the highest non-paid QB in NFL history! It’s not his job to manage the cap, plus the Cowboys always cave in the end #DallasCowboys — Kevin Gray Jr. (@KevinGraySports) March 28, 2025 Micah Parsons’ agent and Dallas’ front office discussed a contract at the scouting combine. No serious talks have occurred since Our @calvinwatkins details the star pass rusher’s quest to become NFL’s first $200 million defensive player https://t.co/6S2UaCTnjf pic.twitter.com/GSWuo1tTrK — SportsDayDFW (@SportsDayDFW) March 28, 2025 Brian: A $200 million contract is the going price for a pass rusher of Micah Parsons’ caliber and yes, he’s worth it. Considering the impact he makes on the field, I’d have to be blown away with a trade to part ways with him. I just don’t see a team parting with that kind draft capital as well as paying him a big money contract extension. Howman: Absolutely he is worth it. Micah Parsons is the most valuable defensive player in the NFL, and it’s not particularly close. He’s one of the rare occasions that should be treated like the quarterback, financially speaking, which is to say that you pay whatever the cost is to keep him around. There’s no such thing as overpaying for a man of his talent. Dak Prescott has been filmed back practicing this week. What’s the expectations for him this season? Dak was back in action and throwing for the first time since his injury that ended his season short last year. It’s good to see him working and looking like he’s ready to get back in the saddle and get the Cowboys offense back on track for the new season. @dak finally out there throwing and practicing after his injury last year. Time to go get it brother! #DallasCowboys pic.twitter.com/S4b9dXygPI — Mike Poland (@kenfigkowboy) March 30, 2025 Brian: Unless the Cowboys get Dak Prescott some additional help at RB and WR my expectations for him aren’t all that high entering 2025. But, if they upgrade the RB position as well as adding another WR2 to pair with CeeDee Lamb, I think we can expect No. 4 to return to his 2023 form when he was the MVP runner up to Lamar Jackson. Howman: Given how much Brian Schottenheimer has spoken about Pete Carroll’s influence on him, and how much Carroll has frequently likened his desired quarterback play to a point guard in basketball, I’m expecting Prescott to be counted on as more of a facilitator than a game changer. That should translate to a little less volume in the passing game but more overall efficiency, kind of similar to Prescott’s first few years in the league. Which Ohio State running back would be a better fit for Dallas? TreVeyon Henderson or Quinshon Judkins? Both running backs had a great 2024 season and both are projected to go in the second round and very closely ranked in the overall rankings. Henderson is the fast, explosive type of running back that hits the hole fast and catching defenders off guard with his burst. Judkins is more the rumbler that has good contact balance and strength. Brian: This is a tricky question because both RBs bring something a little different to the table. It really depends on what Dallas looking for. Judkins is more of an every down RB while Henderson is more of the change of pace/slasher type in my opinion. I lean a little more towards Judkins as the better fit for the Cowboys. I prefer his durability and hard-nosed running style. Howman: The real answer is Cam Skattebo, but I won’t cheat here. I think Henderson is probably the better fit based on what the Cowboys seemingly want to do with their run game. Javonte Williams can be that physical, between the tackles type of runner with Henderson being the explosive, perimeter type of guy.

Tim Heitman-Imagn Images What is the WORST way that the Cowboys can use the 12th overall pick in your opinion? The NFL draft is fast approaching, and while the Dallas Cowboys made some moves in the early stages of free agency, there is still work to do. The Cowboys are focusing on the draft and are a team that needs to make the most of their available picks. In a highly competitive NFC East division, having a premium in talent is a prerequisite. For Dallas to hang with the Washington Commanders, the Philadelphia Eagles, and their offseason additions, the Cowboys must nail the aspect of roster building they take most pride in: the draft. Yet, Dallas could shoot themselves in the foot as early as their first pick. Here are the worst things they can do with the 12th pick in the draft. Trading up The latest rumor is that Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is enamored with Colorado’s two-way star and Heisman trophy winner Travis Hunter. Despite what Jerry Jones thinks of Hunter, he should not trade up for him or any player in the top 10. The Cowboys have far too many needs to give away draft capital to take one player. The Cowboys need healthy players at cornerback, and while Hunter can play cornerback, he would not be enough to make up for the departure of Jourdan Lewis and Trevon Diggs if he has any injury setbacks entering the season. The Cowboys need more help throughout the draft. Even moving up to draft Abdul Carter to pair him with fellow Penn State Nittany Lion Micah Parsons would sound like a nice idea, but the cost to get him would be far too rich. The Cowboys have only ten draft picks and none from the 76th pick overall in the third round to 149th overall in the back of the fifth round. For the Cowboys to move into the top five of the draft, it would cost them the 12th overall pick, the 44th overall pick, and a pick next year to convince any team to agree to move down for Dallas. The best option for the Cowboys is to stay put and take the best available player. Drafting a RB not named Ashton Jeanty Upon further examination, Ashton Jeanty is in a league of his own regarding this year’s class of running backs. Yet, he’ll likely be gone by the 12th pick. That doesn’t mean Dallas should take the next best runner, according to their draft board, at 12. There have been mock drafts of Dallas “settling” with Omarion Hampton at the 12th pick. Hampton is a great prospect, but at 12, that’s a hefty investment for a running back that’s not the same as the talent that Jeanty is. Its understood that the Cowboys wanted to invigorate the offense with a renewed focus on running the ball. However, their new offensive coordinator, Klayton Adams, excels at this aspect. Again, Hampton is an excellent running back but not miles ahead of others in the class, such as Kaleb Johnson or TreyVeon Henderson; the latter has uncanny speed to score with the smallest of creases. Furthermore, Dallas has two solid veterans to lean on in the interim that can ease a Day 2 pick or later into a rotation versus feeling the need to get an instant return on investment on a running back taken 12th overall. This year’s class has talent throughout, such as DJ Giddens, Devin Neal, and Bhayshul Tuten. The Cowboys should be patient versus rushing to take a runner (that’s not Jeanty) that high. Trading out of the first round entirely While trading down for more draft picks seems appealing, Dallas risks missing out on a franchise-altering player. The Cowboys don’t have the best success rate with taking players in the second round, often gambling on players with injury histories. Plus, the caliber of player Dallas is passing up would be far too great. Since 2016, Dallas has drafted three All-Pro players in the first round versus just one in the second (Trevon Diggs 2020). As stated earlier, the Cowboys need help but also the best help to remain competitive in a challenging division. Also, look at how the Cowboys manage their salary cap and player contracts. Dallas requires the utmost contractual flexibility since they’re not big spenders in free agency. Suppose they hit a grand slam with their first-round pick in April; imagine how advantageous it would be to have that player under contract with a fifth-year option. Dallas needs a playmaking wide receiver to pair with CeeDee Lamb. Tetairoa McMillian, Luther Burden III, and Matthew Golden are all possible options for Dallas in the round, and the caliber of talent outside of that has a sharp decline in talent. If Dallas wants to trade down, they need to make sure they stay in the first round.

Angelina Alcantar/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The third round could be right spot for the Cowboys to land a defensive tackle. The Dallas Cowboys have been busy beavers this offseason, or at least busier than they typically are. Between trades and free agent signings, they have addressed several positions already. Looking through the roster, the team has certainly filled some holes, but they still have some spots where additional resources are needed. One of those areas is defensive tackle. The Cowboys re-signed Osa Odighizuwa and added the versatile Solomon Thomas on a two-year deal, so there’s some pass-rushing prowess along the interior defensive line. They also have nose tackle Mazi Smith on the roster. Smith is halfway through his four-year rookie deal. This will be Smith’s third different defensive coordinator in as many years. The team isn’t depleted in the middle, but they should still look to add a fresh, new big boy in the trenches, and they might find what they need toward the end of Day 2 of the NFL Draft. They’ve gone this route with Maliek Collins, Neville Gallimore, and the before-mentioned Odighizuwa, but it’s about time to look again. Here are three defensive tackle options who could be great value grabs in the third round of the upcoming draft. T.J. Sanders, South Carolina Sanders gets off the block quickly, looking for the quickest path around his blockers. He has slappy hands to fend off opponents and attacks the shoulder to prevent his man from squaring up on him. His active hands and length do a good job of keeping blockers from getting into his chest. Once he gets started, he’s very hard to redirect. Sanders plays with a good amount of power and does more pushing than being pushed, allowing him to close out running lanes and get to the quarterback. He had 93 tackles and 9.5 sacks over his last two seasons. Consensus mock draft position: 69 Pro Football Focus big board: 36 TJ Sanders is a pure athlete at defensive tackle. He’s a twitchy, explosive DT at 6’4, 284lbs and wreaks havoc against both the run and pass. 60 pressures, 10 sacks, and 54 stops in the last two seasons at South Carolina. Top 50 player for me right now. pic.twitter.com/f4zVSQsarB — NFL Draft Files (@NFL_DF) February 3, 2025 Shemar Turner, Texas A&M A little undersized at 290 pounds, Turner doesn’t have the prototypical defensive tackle build. He gets off the blocks quickly and works quickly to get into the gaps. He uses his hands well and slaps, tugs, or pushes away any attempt to get into his body. He’s a relentless pursuer and very aggressive, even to the point where it’s gotten him in trouble. He has a mean streak that led to unsportsmanlike penalties. While Turner’s size and short arms will limit his overall effectiveness, he has the athleticism and play awareness to keep him right in the middle of the action. Consensus mock draft position: 83 Pro Football Focus big board: 55 Omarr Norman-Lott, Tennessee With jumpy feet, Normal-Lott gets off the snap quickly and attacks. He loves to reroute his blocker, looking for any way to get around him. He’ll fight with power, using his hands to shove into the chest and drive his man back. He also swipes and swims to sneak around the block. Norman-Lott stays engaged until he’s done with you, quickly breaking apart and firing toward wherever he wants to go. His sudden reaction and burst make him an unsuspecting lane closer just waiting to shut things down. And if he doesn’t get your right away, he might get you later because he’s a high-motor player who is relentless in pursuit. Consensus mock draft position: 89 Pro Football Focus big board: 61 Omarr Norman-Lott has so much juice as a pass rusher. I know Tennessee had a deep rotation but he should have been playing more than 17 snaps per game pic.twitter.com/wU9uJXnVtH — James Foster (@NoFlagsFilm) January 22, 2025 The consensus draft positions were found using NFL Mock Draft Database. The Pro Football Focus ranks for defensive tackles can be found here.