NEW ORLEANS, LA – FEBRUARY 8: A general view of the 2025 NFL Draft logo at the NFL Experience fan festival a day prior to Super Bowl LIX between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles inside of the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on February 08, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)
Jerry Jones has been a very unorthodox drafter over the years, often selecting players who were not high on other teams’ draft boards. However, Dallas has also made generational picks in recent years, taking Micah Parsons and CeeDee Lamb. For Dallas to be competitive in the NFC East in 2025, they will have to hit another home run in the first round. Here are five players who should be extremely high on Dallas’ draft board:
RB Ashton Jeanty, Boise State
Dec 31, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty (2) reacts after the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
If there was ever a time for Dallas to pull off a huge first-round trade, this would be the year. Jeanty profiles as a potential superstar, and Dallas needs to fortify their running game.
WR Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona
Nov 30, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (4) catches a touchdown against the Arizona State Sun Devils in the second half during the Territorial Cup at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
McMillan has a profile like Drake London, and Dallas is desperate for a WR2 to complement Lamb.
RB Omarion Hampton, North Carolina
Mar 1, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (RB09) during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Hampton would be a good consolation prize if they lose out on Jeanty. He is a three-down back who is also big enough to be a menace at the goal line.
WR Matthew Golden, Texas
Mar 1, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Texas wideout Matthew Golden (WO16) during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Golden has the skill set to take the top off a defense, which would open up the running game and Lamb over the middle.
Edge Shemar Stewart, Texas A&M
Feb 27, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Texas A&M defensive lineman Shemar Stewart (DL68) participates in drills during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
With Demarcus Lawrence now in Seattle, Dallas could look to draft Stewart to play alongside Parsons. Together, they would create havoc against opposing quarterbacks.
