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Here is what the Cowboys 53-man roster could look like following the draft.
The 2025 NFL Draft is over, and while the Cowboys still have a few roster spots to fill before they get to 90, they likely have most of their eventual 53-man roster in the building at this point. Which means it’s the perfect time to take a guess at who makes the final roster, with several intriguing positional battles already shaping up.
Dak Prescott
Will Grier
Joe Milton
This position group can likely be locked in right now. Dak Prescott is obviously the starter, and he’s very close with Will Grier, who once gave serious competition to Cooper Rush for the QB2 role before an injury sidelined him. Joe Milton is a guarantee too after just being traded for.
Miles Sanders
Jaydon Blue
Phil Mafah
Hunter Luepke
All eyes will be on this position battle from here on out. Jaydon Blue is probably the closest thing to a lock at running back, while Phil Mafah is probably less safe but likely would get the nod with a decent preseason. Hunter Luepke is safe so long as the Cowboys want a real fullback on the roster.
So that makes for a decision between Miles Sanders, Javonte Williams, and Deuce Vaughn. As of now, I’ll guess Sanders wins out as the most all-around back, but it’ll be a tight competition either way.
CeeDee Lamb
Jalen Tolbert
Jonathan Mingo
KaVontae Turpin
Ryan Flournoy
Don’t be surprised if the Cowboys go light at wide receiver. Klayton Adams was part of a Cardinals offense that used a ton of 12 and 13 personnel, and Brian Schottenheimer wants to run the ball more in general. The Cowboys may not need that many receivers just based on their offensive approach.
CeeDee Lamb and Jalen Tolbert both have established relationships with Prescott, while Stephen Jones talked up Jonathan Mingo after the draft. KaVontae Turpin is locked in as the return specialist, and should continue to have a role on offense. Ryan Flournoy will have to compete with Jalen Brooks and others for the final spot, but Flournoy’s combination of speed and strength should give him the edge.
Jake Ferguson
Luke Schoonmaker
Brevyn Spann-Ford
The Cowboys could go heavy here if Luepke isn’t part of the fold, but if they run with just three tight ends it’s pretty clear who it’ll be at this stage. Jake Ferguson needs to bounce back in the final year of his rookie deal, while Luke Schoonmaker is hoping for a healthy offseason for the first time in his NFL career.
Tyler Guyton
Tyler Smith
Cooper Beebe
Tyler Booker
Terence Steele
Brock Hoffman
Asim Richards
T.J. Bass
Ajani Cornelius
Saahdiq Charles
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