2025 NFL Draft Week Coverage

[dbair1967]

So, to wrap up then...

• Round 1, No. 12: Tyler Booker (G, Alabama)
• Round 2, No. 44: Donovan Ezeiruaku (DE, Boston College)
• Round 3, No. 76: Shavon Revel (CB, East Carolina)
• Round 5, No. 149: Jaydon Blue (RB, Texas)
• Round 5, No. 152: Shemar James (LB, Florida)
• Round 6, No. 204: Ajani Cornelius (G, Oregon)
• Round 7, No. 217: Jay Toia (DT, UCLA)
• Round 7, No. 239: Phil Mafah (RB, Clemson)
• Round 7, No. 247: Tommy Akingbesote (DT, Maryland)

I think Mafah is the most intriguing of the later picks.

Brugler had a 3rd/4th rd grade on Toia. Probably will never give us much in pass rush but that clearly isnt why he was drafted. That said, he did increase his pressures from just 3 in 2023 to 19 in 2024.

 

[dbair1967]

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Signed our first UDFA, DB Zion Childress from Kentucky.

 

[English Cowboy]

Brugler had a 3rd/4th rd grade on Toia. Probably will never give us much in pass rush but that clearly isnt why he was drafted. That said, he did increase his pressures from just 3 in 2023 to 19 in 2024.

At 6'2 340lb he'll take some shifting.

 

[Doomsday]

I'm giving this draft a B-minus. I might be too generous. But I'd be hard pressed to complain too much. We didn't address WR but we did address needs and physicality. And it seemed to me our coaching staff had plenty of input. I feel pretty good about the haul.

 

[English Cowboy]

Oregon WR Traeshon Holden is signing as an UDFA. Obvious link with Robert Prince our new receivers coach...

https://x.com/BrodySmoot/status/1916273845901709390

 

[English Cowboy]

I'm giving this draft a B-minus. I might be too generous. But I'd be hard pressed to complain too much. We didn't address WR but we did address needs and physicality. And it seemed to me our coaching staff had plenty of input. I feel pretty good about the haul.

They've also consciously gone after RKG's. We'll see how that translates to the field. Didn't work for Garrett but maybe it will for Schotty.

 

[English Cowboy]

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Some names to keep an eye on for Day 3. The following is a list (taken from walterfootball.com) of draft prospects still available that the Cowboys have had interactions with during the draft process...

• Justin Barron, Inside Linebacker, Syracuse (PRO)
• Rivaldo Fairweather, Tight End, Auburn (WOR)

Both of these guys have signed as UDFA's according to Blogging The Boys...

Dallas Cowboys 2025 undrafted free agency tracker: All reported names the Cowboys are signing

Here is our official 2025 Dallas Cowboys undrafted free agency tracker.

www.bloggingtheboys.com

 

[Doomsday]

They've also consciously gone after RKG's. We'll see how that translates to the field. Didn't work for Garrett but maybe it will for Schotty.

Different definition for RKG

 

[InternetKing]

4th Round Results:

Pick(OVR)Team	Player	Pos	School
1(103) Titans	Chimere Dike	WR	Gators
2(104) Jaguars	Bhayshul Tuten	RB	Hokies
3(105) Giants	Cam Skattebo	RB	Sun Devils
4(106) Patriots	Craig Woodson	SAF	Golden Bears
5(107) Jaguars	Jack Kiser	LB	Fighting Irish
6(108) Raiders	Dont'e Thornton	WR	Volunteers
7(109) Bills	Deone Walker	DT	Wildcats
8(110) Jets	Arian Smith	WR	Bulldogs
9(111) Eagles	Ty Robinson	DT	Cornhuskers
10(112) Saints	Danny Stutsman	LB	Sooners
11(113) 49ers	CJ West	DT	Hoosiers
12(114) Panthers	Trevor Etienne	RB	Bulldogs
13(115) Cardinals	Cody Simon	LB	Buckeyes
14(116) Texans	Jo'quavioius Marks	RB	Trojans
15(117) Rams	Jarquez Hunter	RB	Tigers
16(118) Falcons	Billy Bowman	SAF	Sooners
17(119) Bengals	Barrett Carter	LB	Tigers
18(120) Titans	Gunnar Helm	TE	Longhorns
19(121) Buccaneers	David Walker	LB	Bears
20(122) Panthers	Lathan Ransom	SAF	Buckeyes
21(123) Steelers	Jack Sawyer	DE	Buckeyes
22(124) Packers	Barryn Sorrell	DE	Longhorns
23(125) Chargers	Kyle Kennard	DE	Gamecocks
24(126) Browns	Dylan Sampson	RB	Volunteers
25(127) Colts	Jalen Travis	OT	Cyclones
26(128) Commanders	Jaylin Lane	WR	Hokies
27(129) Ravens	Teddye Buchanan	LB	Golden Bears
28(130) Jets	Malachi Moore	SAF	Crimson Tide
29(131) Saints	Quincy Riley	CB	Cardinals
30(132) Bears	Ruben Hyppolite	LB	Terrapins
31(133) Chiefs	Jalen Royals	WR	Aggies
32(134) Broncos	Quandarrius Robinson	LB	Crimson Tide
33(135) Raiders	Tonka Hemingway	DT	Gamecocks
34(136) Titans	Elic Ayomanor	WR	Cardinal
35(137) Patriots	Joshua Farmer	DT	Seminoles
36(138) 49ers	Jordan Watkins	WR	Rebel

Round 5 Results:

1(139) Vikings	Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins	DE	Bulldogs
2(140) Panthers	Cam Jackson	DT	Gators
3(141) Ravens	Carson Vinson	OT	Bulldogs
4(142) Seahawks	Rylie Mills	DL	Fighting Irish
5(143) Dolphins	Jordan Phillips	DL	Terrapins
6(144) Browns	Shedeur Sanders	QB	Buffaloes
7(145) Eagles	Mac McWilliams	CB	Knights
8(146) Patriots	Bradyn Swinson	DE	Tigers
9(147) 49ers	Jordan James	RB	Ducks
10(148) Rams	Ty Hamilton	DT	Buckeyes
11(149) Cowboys	Jaydon Blue	RB	Longhorns
12(150) Dolphins	Jason Marshall	CB	Gators
13(151) Colts	DJ Giddens	RB	Wildcats
14(152) Cowboys	Shemar James	LB	Gators
15(153) Bengals	Jalen Rivers	OL	Hurricanes
16(154) Giants	Marcus Mbow	OL	Boilermakers
17(155) Dolphins	Dante Trader	SAF	Terrapins
18(156) Chiefs	Jeffrey Bassa	LB	Ducks
19(157) Buccaneers	Elijah Roberts	DT	Mustangs
20(158) Chargers	KeAndre Lambert-Smith	WR	Tigers
21(159) Packers	Collin Oliver	DE	Cowboys
22(160) 49ers	Marques Sigle	SAF	Wildcats
23(161) Eagles	Smael Mondon	LB	Bulldogs
24(162) Jets	Francisco Mauigoa	LB	Hurricanes
25(163) Panthers	Mitchell Evans	TE	Fighting Irish
26(164) Steelers	Yahya Black	DT	Hawkeyes
27(165) Chargers	Oronde Gadsden	TE	Orange
28(166) Seahawks	Tory Horton	WR	Rams
29(167) Titans	Jackson Slater	OL	Hornets
30(168) Eagles	Drew Kendall	C	Eagles
31(169) Bears	Zah Frazier	CB	Roadrunners
32(170) Bills	Jordan Hancock	SAF	Buckeyes
33(171) Lions	Miles Frazier	OG	Tigers
34(172) Rams	Chris Paul	LB	Rebels
35(173) Bills	Jackson Hawes	TE	Yellow Jackets
36(174) Cardinals	Denzel Burke	CB	Buckeyes
37(175) Seahawks	Robbie Ouzts	TE	Crimson Tide
38(176) Jets	Tyler Baron	DE	Hurricanes

Round 6 Results:

Pick(OVR)Team	Player	Pos	School
1(177) Bills	Dorian Strong	CB	Hokies
2(178) Ravens	Bilhal Kone	CB	Broncos
3(179) Dolphins	Ollie Gordon	RB	Cowboys
4(180) Raiders	JJ Pegues	DT	Rebels
5(181) Eagles	Kyle McCord	QB	Orange
6(182) Patriots	Andres Borregales	K	Hurricanes
7(183) Titans	Marcus Harris	DB	Golden Bears
8(184) Saints	Devin Neal	RB	Jayhawks
9(185) Steelers	Will Howard	QB	Buckeyes
10(186) Ravens	Tyler Loop	K	Wildcats
11(187) Texans	Jaylen Reed	SAF	Nittany Lions
12(188) Titans	Kalel Mullings	RB	Wolverines
13(189) Colts	Riley Leonard	QB	Fighting Irish
14(190) Colts	Tim Smith	DL	Crimson Tide
15(191) Eagles	Myles Hinton	OT	Wolverines
16(192) Seahawks	Bryce Cabeldue	OT	Jayhawks
17(193) Bengals	Tahj Brooks	RB	Red Raiders
18(194) Jaguars	Jalen McLeod	DE	Tigers
19(195) Bears	Luke Newman	OG	Spartans
20(196) Lions	Ahmed Hassanein	DE	Broncos
21(197) Texans	Graham Mertz	QB	Gators
22(198) Packers	Warren Brinson	DL	Bulldogs
23(199) Chargers	Branson Taylor	OL	Panthers
24(200) Jaguars	Rayuan Lane	FS	Midshipmen
25(201) Vikings	Kobe King	LB	Nittany Lions
26(202) Vikings	Gavin Bartholomew	TE	Panthers
27(203) Ravens	LaJohntay Wester	WR	Buffaloes
28(204) Cowboys	Ajani Cornelius	OL	Ducks
29(205) Commanders	Kain Medrano	LB	Bruins
30(206) Bills	Chase Lundt	OL	Huskies
31(207) Eagles	Cameron Williams	OL	Longhorns
32(208) Panthers	Jimmy Horn	WR	Buffaloes
33(209) Eagles	Antwaun Powell-Ryland	DE	Hokies
34(210) Ravens	Aeneas Peebles	DT	Hokies
35(211) Cardinals	Hayden Conner	OL	Longhorns
36(212) Ravens	Robert Longerbeam	DB	Scarlet Knights
37(213) Raiders	Tommy Mellott	QB	Bobcats
38(214) Chargers	R.J. Mickens	SAF	Tigers
39(215) Raiders	Cam Miller	QB	Bison
40(216) Broncos	Jeremy Crawshaw	P	Gators

Round 7 Results:

Pick(OVR)Team	Player	Pos	School
1(217) Cowboys	Jay Toia	DT	Bruins
2(218) Falcons	Jack Nelson	OT	Badgers
3(219) Giants	Thomas Fidone	TE	Cornhuskers
4(220) Patriots	Marcus Bryant	OL	Tigers
5(221) Jaguars	Jonah Monheim	OL	Trojans
6(222) Raiders	Cody Lindenberg	LB	Golden Gophers
7(223) Seahawks	Damien Martinez	RB	Hurricanes
8(224) Texans	Kyonte Hamilton	DL	Scarlet Knights
9(225) Cardinals	Kitan Crawford	SAF	Wolf Pack
10(226) Steelers	Carson Bruener	LB	Huskies
11(227) 49ers	Kurtis Rourke	QB	Hoosiers
12(228) Chiefs	Brashard Smith	RB	Mustangs
13(229) Steelers	Donte Kent	CB	Chippewas
14(230) Lions	Dan Jackson	SAF	Bulldogs
15(231) Dolphins	Quinn Ewers	QB	Longhorns
16(232) Colts	Hunter Wohler	SAF	Badgers
17(233) Bears	Kyle Monangai	RB	Scarlet Knights
18(234) Seahawks	Mason Richman	OL	Hawkeyes
19(235) Buccaneers	Tez Johnson	WR	Ducks
20(236) Jaguars	LeQuint Allen	RB	Orange
21(237) Packers	Micah Robinson	CB	Green Wave
22(238) Seahawks	Ricky White	WR	Rebels
23(239) Cowboys	Phil Mafah	RB	Tigers
24(240) Bills	Kaden Prather	WR	Terrapins
25(241) Broncos	Caleb Lohner	TE	Utes
26(242) Rams	Konata Mumpfield	WR	Panthers
27(243) Ravens	Garrett Dellinger	OG	Tigers
28(244) Lions	Dominic Lovett	WR	Bulldogs
29(245) Commanders	Jacory Croskey-Merritt	RB	Wildcats
30(246) Giants	Korie Black	CB	Cowboys
31(247) Cowboys	Tommy Akingbesote	DT	Terrapins
32(248) Saints	Moliki Matavao	TE	Bruins
33(249) 49ers	Connor Colby	OL	Hawkeyes
34(250) Packers	John Williams	OL	Bearcats
35(251) Patriots	Julian Ashby	LS	Commodores
36(252) 49ers	Junior Bergen	WR	Grizzlies
37(253) Dolphins	Zeek Biggers	DL	Yellow Jackets
38(254) Saints	Fadil Diggs	DE	Orange
39(255) Texans	Luke Lachey	TE	Hawkeyes
40(256) Chargers	Trikweze Bridges	SAF	Gators
41(257) Patriots	Kobee Minor	DB	Tigers

 

[Mustang1]

The draft is fun and offers hope to every team. I always enjoy the temporary escape. And then there is reality…. The Dallas Cowboys will NEVER win a Super Bowl with the Jerruh and Spawn at the helm. Book it! Their record of ineptitude is undeniable. Almost thirty years of not sniffing a SB or NFC championship speaks volumes about their ability to run an NFL team. In addition you add Dak Interceptscott as your starting QB and it strengthens this dose of reality. Remember that the ONLY thing the Jerruh cares about is the money. As long as he can stay in the headlines and sell merchandise he will be happy. Damn all the fans who really want our team to win. I really hope that I am wrong but believe my analysis is spot on. Enjoy the temporary high from the draft and get ready for reality as Fall draws near.

 

[dbair1967]

Fairly pleased with the 3 days. They could have done better but definitely could have done far worse. The idiot Jones-tards shot their mouths off about two "substantive" trades all week, and they never came to fruition. Barring something like working out, we'll have to hope the meat and potatoes draft leads to being the more physical team with better OL play that Schottenheimer has preached on since day one of getting the job. They certainly put their money where their mouth was on that with this draft. By the way if you get a chance to listen in on Cowboy draft show interviews with our new OC Kolston Adams and new OL Conor Riley, it's worth the listen. We got two great ones here.

1) Booker- still would have loved it had we been able to move down a few spots and still got him + extra pick/s, but as I mentioned the other day there were no deals getting done. One trade at #2 and then not a single other trade till pick 25. Love the player though and he has real leadership skill/traits, in addition to virtually flawless pass pro skill and the ability to move people off the ball almost at will. Has amazing attitude for an OL too. He'll start day one.

2) Ezeiruaku- pass rush supreme...not big enough to hold up consistently v the run yet but he can easily be an impact player on obvious pass downs. Has incredibly advanced pass rush skill and he's a finisher. Not tall but long arms and has a variety of moves that he consistently shows success with. Him and Parsons on the field together on 3rd downs should be a terror. Like Booker, EZ is regarded as a real leader on and off the field there at BC.

3) Revel- A lot of Cowboy writers thought Revel would be in play for us at 44 and there he was a little bit of a risk because of the ACL recovery, but at 76 he's well worth it. Probably would have been a 1st rd pick without the ACL. Tremendous coverage skills and really developed into a playmaker as well. Also a great kid who works his ass off. Once he gets healthy there's a good chance he wins the starting CB job opp Bland

5a) Blue- Had to wait a long time to get a RB/offensive playmaker, but Blue has elite long speed and great receiving ability. Needs to shore up the ball security a little but as a spot RB and 3rd down outlet receiver he's potentially a steal here. While not big, does show willingness to stick his nose in there at pass pro.

5b) James- There were a couple other LB prospects available here that I liked better, but supposedly this was Eberflus' guy and they liked him enough to move up for him. Flus has a great track record developing LB's. He definitely has some speed on the field. He's not Dixon Edwards or Darrin Smith but you can see some similar size and sideline to sideline type ability.

6) Cornelius- Has exclusively played RT ad has a lot of starting experience our OL coach Riley worked him out and obvious our WR coach has direct exp with him from Oregon. Def has some positive traits and does play with a mean/nasty attitude.

7a) Toia- was rated pretty high by a couple of the draft gurus and his video stuff is interesting. Massive powerful kid, eats up a lot of space and his ability to occupy OL is regarded as a big reason the UCLA LB's piled up massive tackle numbers. Might push for PT as a rookie.

7b) Mafah- I think he may end up being a real steal. Is a huge RB at 6'1, 234lbs and runs with great power, but he moves like a guy that's not just a plodder. Supposedly he has run 4.55 and thats pretty impressive for someone this big. Has some long runs on his video and like several other guys on this list, was highly regarded as a leader in Clemson's lockerroom. I think he makes the team and will probably see game day action.

7c) Akingbesote- Probably a PS guy this yr but Brugler says he definitely has developmental talent. Good size at 6'4 310 and moves quite well, also has big hands and really long arms.

 

[dbair1967]

The draft is fun and offers hope to every team. I always enjoy the temporary escape. And then there is reality…. The Dallas Cowboys will NEVER win a Super Bowl with the Jerruh and Spawn at the helm. Book it! Their record of ineptitude is undeniable. Almost thirty years of not sniffing a SB or NFC championship speaks volumes about their ability to run an NFL team. In addition you add Dak Interceptscott as your starting QB and it strengthens this dose of reality. Remember that the ONLY thing the Jerruh cares about is the money. As long as he can stay in the headlines and sell merchandise he will be happy. Damn all the fans who really want our team to win. I really hope that I am wrong but believe my analysis is spot on. Enjoy the temporary high from the draft and get ready for reality as Fall draws near.

We all hope you're wrong, but unfortunately as you note we have 30 yrs of track record that proves otherwise. The Jones' are just lousy football people. Our only real hope is the blind squirrel finally finds the nut, but in 3 decades that squirrel has starved to death and died multiple times already.

 

[Mustang1]

We all hope you're wrong, but unfortunately as you note we have 30 yrs of track record that proves otherwise. The Jones' are just lousy football people. Our only real hope is the blind squirrel finally finds the nut, but in 3 decades that squirrel has starved to death and died multiple times already.

I am continually frustrated with the Jones’ arrogance and outright refusal to change the way they do business. While teams like the Eagles and Redskins reload overnight by making aggressive competent managerial decisions we continue to get schooled. Howie Roseman is proof that a real GM can make a huge difference. You are right about the squirrel trying to find a nut. Great analogy. I hope I am wrong… I desperately want to be wrong! I am pissed off that those arrogant morons refuse to look in the mirror. They are flat stupid in my opinion. Where is Tex Schramm Gil Brandt and Tim Landry when you need them? I just remember how much fun it was every year to be a fan. Those idiots trying to pose as football people continue to frustrate the fan base. It will take pure luck and that squirrel you referred too finding a nut fast!

 

[yimyammer]

Dak Interceptscott

at least he’s not the highest paid player in the league!

 

[dbair1967]

at least he’s not the highest paid player in the league!

Jerry is literally the only GM type that I have seen BRAG about vastly overpaying someone and act like that is some barometer of success or accomplishment.

What's next Jerry? "Hey, I paid $345,000 for a 1976 Pinto!!!!"

 

[dbair1967]

Cowboys make flurry of roster moves immediately after 2025 NFL Draft​

Story by Jerry Trotta
2 min read

The initial reviews of the Dallas Cowboys' 2025 draft class are overwhelmingly positive. They addressed a lot of needs but championed value instead of reaching. Their process was beautiful to watch unfold.

First-round pick Tyler Booker has an extremely high floor, while second-round pick Donovan Ezairuaku and third-round pick Shavon Revel were such good value they could end up being two of the biggest steals of the entire draft.

Being that this weekend is an all-out sprint, though, Dallas must move quickly to sign the top players that didn't get drafted before they get scooped up. They moved so fast, in fact, that they've agreed to terms with nine players.

Dallas Cowboys 2025 UDFA Signings​

• Zion Childress, S (Kentucky)
• Tyler Neville, TE, (Virginia)
• Josh Kelly, WR, (Texas Tech)
• Rivaldo Fairweather, TE, (Auburn)
• Traeshon Holden, WR, (Oregon)
• Justin Barron, S, (Syracuse)
• Alijah Clark, DB, (Syracuse)
• Mike Smith, DB, (Eastern Kentucky)
• Bruce Harmon, CB, (Stephen F. Austin)

Everyone will point to the Cowboys signing two receivers, and understandably so.

Kelly checked in at No. 51 in Dane Brugler's WR rankings, according to The Beast. The former Red Raider is a nice player but his lack of speed will be put to the test against NFL defenders. He caught 89 passes for 1,023 yards and five touchdowns in his final season

Holden, meanwhile, was Brugler's No. 50 receiver. You can't make it up. A former four-star recruit and Alabama commit, Holden is a big target with nice ball skills, but he could struggle creating separation against NFL defensive backs. That could be a big hurdle for him.

Childress has the potential to be the gem of this group, which says a lot. He started 24 straight games for the Kentucky Wildcats after transferring from Texas State in 2023. He needs to be coached up, but he lined up at all five secondary positions in college and plays with speed and natural instincts.

Another standout is tight end Tyler Neville ESPN's Todd Archer reported the Cowboys gave Neville a $10,000 signing bonus guaranteed $90,000 of his base salary. He is clearly a player they view can challenge this tight end group. The TE3 job behind Jake Ferguson and Luke Schoonmaker could be up for grabs.

 

[dbair1967]

^^^ definitely not our usual type haul for UDFA's

 

[Doomsday]

Remember that the ONLY thing the Jerruh cares about is the money.

Then he would most certainly have drafted Shaduer. I sense something's changed. Perhaps mortality has him thinking differently. He WANTS that one last glorious championship ride.

 

[bbgun]

He WANTS that one last glorious championship ride.

His passivity in free agency says otherwise. He'd rather count pennies than win another one.

 

[Mustang1]

Then he would most certainly have drafted Shaduer. I sense something's changed. Perhaps mortality has him thinking differently. He WANTS that one last glorious

The only way I buy your point is if Jerruh and Spawn get their incompetent asses up in their owners box and hire a real GM. Then and not until then will I concede your point. There is absolutely nothing to indicate anything has changed. Factor Dak into the equation and we are double screwed. Just trying to keep it real.