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There are a handful of players on the Cowboys who could shock people this season.
When training camp rolls around later this summer, the time will come for everyone to have their “favorite” players. For the Dallas Cowboys, many players could make the lists. From rookie draft picks and new outside acquisitions to veterans looking to make some noise, soon there will be buzz about certain players. Before those players are revealed, let’s get an early jump on some potential names we start hearing more about. Here are six players to buy stock in before they rise.
Steele is everyone’s favorite player to hate. Since returning from his bad knee injury at the end of the 2022 season, he just hasn’t been the same player. Prior to that, he was on the up and up and was looking at Pro Bowl level. With another year removed from injury, the new offensive line coaches, and some added muscle next to him, we could see Steele return to form in 2025.
Last season, the former Kansas State guard took over the starting center job from Tyler Biadasz, and he put together a solid rookie season. But Beebe is just getting started. More experience at the position will help, but he’ll also reunite with his former college coach, Conor Riley, who helped turn him into a star. Beebe is a strong player who can move people, and he’ll now be sandwiched in between two other strong players who are maulers. Don’t be surprised if we see a breakout season from him.
The Cowboys didn’t add a tight end in either free agency or the draft, which is odd considering Jake Ferguson is entering the last year of his contract. One reason for this could be the faith the coaching staff has in second-year undrafted free agent Brevyn Spann-Ford. Last month, we identified Spann-Ford as a potential breakout player because of how new offensive coordinator Klayton Adams utilizes tight ends. He is coming off a solid rookie year where he played in all 17 games. His blocking skills are what keep him on the field, and he’s bulked up a bit. Look for Spann-Ford to take on a larger role in the Cowboys' offense this year.
Switching over to the defense...
The team made a splash this offseason when they made a trade with the Tennessee Titans for former first-round linebacker Kenneth Murray, but in a less splashier move, they also signed Bears’ linebacker Jack Sanborn to a low-cost one-year deal. New defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus is familiar with his work during his time in Chicago, and it’s already evident that he trusts him. He’s already earning high praise, and it wouldn’t be surprising if this backup-turned-starter led the Cowboys in tackles this season.
Another player who’s garnering attention in camp is former first-round cornerback Kaiir Elam. After three underwhelming seasons in Buffalo, the...
