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One way or the other, the Dallas Cowboys should attend to an offensive need in the first round.
Should they hold true to that, they can go running back or wide receiver, whichever one they don’t pick in the first round, in the second round.
Or, they could go with a defensive player in this round instead. Which is what I expect they’ll do.
But, who will that player be? And how will the other 31 picks play out?
Let’s find out in my mock draft of the 2025 NFL Draft’s second round:
Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio State (6-2, 334 pounds)
The Browns will continue to shore up their defense after taking the hybrid player in the first round in Travis Hunter.
Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State (6-5, 317 pounds)
The Giants’ recent additions at quarterback necessitate shoring up their offensive line at all costs. Keeping Russell Wilson and/or Jameis Winston on their feet is priority number one in the Big Apple.
Matthew Golden, WR, Texas (6-0, 195 pounds)
The Titans get their quarterback in the first round. They have a solid possession receiver in Calvin Ridley. Now they get a speedster that can stretch the field and open space for Cam Ward to operate with.
Donovan Jackson, G, Ohio State (6-4, 320 pounds)
The Jaguars continue to shore up their own offensive line. Trevor Lawrence’s career might have been extended a few years with this pick.
Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State (6-4, 215 pounds)
The Raiders lost Davante Adams and still really haven’t replaced Henry Ruggs since his drunk driving incident that killed a woman and her dog back in 2021. Higgins could be that missing piece in their offense along with Jeanty.
Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon (6-3, 310 pounds)
The Patriots seem to be satisfied with their offensive setup for now. Plugging Harmon into the middle of the line will help their run defense immensely.
Shavon Revel Jr., CB, East Carolina (6-2, 193 pounds)
Revel is recovering a torn ACL. But that injury isn’t severe enough to downgrade his potential. But he has the size and speed to be an impact player in the NFL for a long time.
Jack Bech, WR, TCU (6-2, 215 pounds)
Bech should benefit from running through defenses contending with Chris Olave, Brandin Cooks and Rashid Shaheed. Derek Carr might be poised for a comeback year in New Orleans.
J.T. Tuimoloau, EDGE, Ohio State (6-4, 270 pounds)
The Bears keep rebuilding their defense. With this pick, the Lions and Vikings had better be looking over their shoulders.
Darius Alexander, DT, Toledo (6-4, 304 pounds)
The Jets keep the defensive run going and take a huge step toward stopping their opponent’s run game.
*T.J. Sanders, DT, South Carolina (6-4, 290...
