2026 NFL Team Draft Page

2025 Draft Grade: A

It's really hard to argue with the first two days of the Cowboys draft, even though many thought a running back or wide receiver would be involved with one of those picks instead of a guard. Still, Dallas has been at its best when they've invested in their offensive line. Tyler Booker joins the group of Cooper Beebe and Tyler Smith on the interior of that line with the potential to make it the best in all of football.

While the consensus was that this class only had a dozen or so first-round talents, many (including me) felt Booker was one of those prospects. For that reason, I loved this pick and they Cowboys backed it up by selecting two more players I thought wouldn't slip out of the first round in my own personal mock draft. Not only were the selections of Donovan Ezeiruaku and Shavon Revel high values at premium positions, but both players matched Booker's high character, something Brian Schottenheimer has been adamant about since he was hired.

On day three, it's tough to fall in love with any of the selections considering Dallas had to wait more than a full round to get a pick in, but Jaydon Blue has the kind of big-play speed and third-down prowess to be a impact player on this team, even in a complimentary role. I'd love to see some of the remaining day three players stick, but their path to a roster spot is far more complex than that of Blue's.

Looking ahead - 2026 Draft

Overall, this team filled a lot of holes with short-term commitments this offseason when you look at the additions of Javonte Williams, George Pickens, and several defensive linemen and linebackers. They've also got some talented players going into contract years in Micah Parsons, DaRon Bland and Jake Ferguson. That leaves plenty of potential needs for the 2026, though the Cowboys do have the funds to get some extensions worked out before the 2025 season opens. That could make predicting this pick quite a bit easier over the next 10 months.

~Austin Smith, DraftTek Senior Analyst