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Dallas had one thing in mind when putting together their 2025 draft class.
Since taking the job in January, Schottenheimer has talked about culture. Two days before the draft, he mentioned how “character mattered,” and it was reflected in the Cowboys’ nine choices who will be at The Star for this weekend’s rookie minicamp.
Schottenheimer’s words were similar to the phrase former coach Jason Garrett would utter during his tenure in Dallas: the right kind of guy.
Booker was a captain at Alabama. So was second-round defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku at Boston College. Fifth-round linebacker Shemar James, not yet 21, was a captain at Florida. Third-round cornerback Shavon Revel Jr. worked at an Amazon factory, loading trucks before gaining a scholarship to East Carolina.
Fifth-round running back Jaydon Blue had to wait his turn at Texas behind future draft picks Bijan Robinson, Roschon Johnson and Jonathon Brooks but didn’t transfer.
Defensive tackles Jay Toia and Tommy Akingbesote discussed the pleasure they receive in seeing others make plays because of the work they have done up front.
“The football character, the football instincts, the competitive spirit were things that we were all looking for,” Schottenheimer said. “But again, I think we’ve got outstanding football players that just happen to have incredible intangibles in leadership. It goes a long way. Some of the best players I’ve ever been around, LaDainian Tomlinson and Drew Brees, they weren’t just great football players, they were great people, they were great leaders.”
The undrafted free agent wide receiver is looking to make waves in Dallas quickly.
After beginning his collegiate career at Alabama, Holden transferred to the Ducks ahead of the 2023 season, as Adams was heading into his second year coaching receivers in Eugene. In their two years together, Holden had the best two year stretch of his college career with 82 receptions, 1,170 yards and 11 touchdowns. More importantly, they forged a tight bond with one another.
“Me and his relationship is more than player-coach,” Holden said. “I call him if I just need to talk to somebody, and we’ve got a really good relationship. It’s good that we have it in the pros for sure.”
Oregon has some of the best facilities in college football, with plenty of support from Nike CEO Phil Knight to make that possible. And yet, walking around the Star in Frisco blew Holden out of the water.
“It’s great, it’s like an Oregon times ten,” Holden said. “It’s insane, this is crazy, it’s very nice. City’s lovely, I can’t wait to make something happen.”
Heading into the start of rookie minicamp on Friday, the tours of the facility and...
