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The Dallas Cowboys knew what position they needed to target in the draft. And when they missed out on their No. 1 choice, it opened the door for draft mistakes. Here are the Cowboys’ three biggest mistakes in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Holding nine picks and needing upgrades at the wide receiver and running back positions, the Cowboys drafted two running backs. But neither came high in the draft, and one was a seventh-round throwaway pick. And they didn’t grab a wide receiver.
So the Cowboys will need to work for a trade partner or try to find the answer on the depleted free-agent market. Here’s a look at their misfires.
OK, the Cowboys got a good lineman. And Tyler Booker may be just what they need for the interior of the line. However, here’s a list of skill players they decided weren’t worthy of that pick:
That’s a lot of talent that won’t be wearing the star.
When Round 2 came, they got a good edge rusher in Donovan Ezeiruaku. And that’s actually may be their best pick. But still, they left skill on the table:
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said the team will address the receiver position as the year moves forward, according to nfl.com.
“It definitely was a big-time thought, but the train has not left the station if improvement is needed from what we’ve got on campus,” Jones said, via the team’s official transcript. “I’m looking at the same sheet, maybe you got in front of you that I have in front of me, and it shows our No. 114 pick trade to Carolina for Jonathan Mingo. Well, we’ve obviously known that.
“My point is that (Cowboys EVP) Stephen (Jones) says it best, it’s a year-round deal, but we don’t have to be through at receiver in any way. So, I’m just giving you the benefit of the mentality there. But definitely the idea that we could, if the opportunity comes up, if we want to, can address this in free agency.”
Yes, the Cowboys grabbed a pair of running backs in the draft. They selected Jaydon Blue in the fifth round and Phil Mafah in Round 7. But it’s hard to imagine either of those being a home-run pick. However, Blue is intriguing because of the Texas product’s 4.38 time in the 40 during the combine. He could be a situational pass catcher out of the backfield despite his lack of overall experience, according to nfl.com.
“Blue played behind very good backs, so his carry count is lower, but he clearly has talent,” Lance Zierlein wrote. “He’s a narrow-hipped, linear runner with good speed to threaten wide and attack downfield out of the backfield. He has adequate wiggle in...
