Dallas Cowboys 5-Rd 2025 Mock Draft
After posting consecutive 12-5 seasons, which includes a division title in 2023, the Dallas Cowboys missed the playoffs for the first time since 2020. They finished the 2024 campaign with a 7-10 record and a 3rd-place finish in the NFC East. The dismal ending to the season led to the team parting ways with head coach Mike McCarthy; instead of casting a wide net to find their next head coach, the Cowboys brass decided to stay in-house to appoint their next man at the top. As the new head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, Brian Schottenheimer will be expected to guide a team that fell short of their expectations last season.
During free agency, the Cowboys departed ways with Brandin Cooks, DeMarcus Lawrence, Jourdan Lewis, leading rusher Rico Dowdell, and Chauncey Gholston. The decision to add veterans such as Payton Turner, Kenneth Murray, Miles Sanders, Javante Smith, and Dante Fowler is to address pressing needs for the upcoming season only. Our Cowboys’ five-round mock draft aims to add long-term solutions to a roster short on impact players.
Round 1, Pick 12: Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia
With DeMarcus Lawrence gone and Dante Fowler entering his age-31 season, Dallas desperately needs young talent on the edge. Mykel Williams is a physical freak with an elite burst, length, and the versatility to play as a traditional edge rusher and a stand-up linebacker on multiple fronts.
Williams brings the kind of upside the Cowboys need to replace what Lawrence brought for over a decade—disruptive pressure off the edge and a relentless motor. His presence will immediately complement Micah Parsons, giving Dallas two explosive pass rushers who can wreck game plans from different angles. He’s a foundational piece to rebuild the defensive front around.
Round 2, Pick 44: Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina
Dallas lacks a true feature back with Tony Pollard long gone and Rico Dowdell departing in free agency. Miles Sanders may be a short-term answer, but Omarion Hampton offers the long-term solution the backfield needs.
Hampton is a power back with deceptive top-end speed and excellent contact balance. He fits perfectly into a scheme that needs to lean on a physical run game to support a transitioning offense under Schottenheimer. Hampton’s ability to handle a full workload—combined with his pass-blocking upside—makes him a three-down back in the making. He could become the Cowboys' next bell-cow runner as early as mid-season.
Round 3, Pick 76: Zy Alexander, CB, LSU
Dallas' secondary depth took a major hit with the departure of Jourdan Lewis and continued questions surrounding Trevon Diggs’ recovery from injury. Adding Zy Alexander gives the Cowboys a long, athletic corner that fits the mold of recent LSU defensive backs: physical, competitive, and aggressive in coverage.
Alexander brings ball skills, length, and experience playing outside and in zone-heavy schemes. He could challenge for a starting spot in Year 1 and grow into a top-2 corner with proper development. Dallas needs more young talent to stabilize its cornerback room—and Alexander offers that with strong upside.
Round 5, Pick 149: Kaden Prather, WR, Maryland
The Cowboys lost Brandin Cooks and haven’t found a consistent WR3 behind CeeDee Lamb and Jalen Tolbert. Kaden Prather is a 6’4” wideout with a large catch radius and red zone presence. He’s not a burner, but he brings physicality at the point of attack and can be a vertical threat in contested catch situations.
Prather gives Dak Prescott—or whoever starts at quarterback beyond 2025—a different weapon to complement Lamb's route-running and Tolbert's speed. With some polish, he could develop into a steady contributor in 11-personnel looks and a mismatch on the boundary.
Round 5, Pick 174: Marcus Tate, OG, Clemson
Offensive line depth has been a recurring issue for Dallas in recent seasons. Marcus Tate brings size (6'5", 325 lbs), physicality, and experience playing in a pro-style offense at Clemson. He’s not flashy, but he’s a solid run-blocker with a strong anchor and awareness in pass protection.
Dallas will likely need to replace multiple interior linemen in the near future. Tate can provide immediate depth with the potential to start at either guard spot down the road. His presence also helps reinforce the run game, which should become more central to the offense under Schottenheimer.
Dallas enters the 2025 NFL Draft in a precarious spot—stuck between trying to remain competitive and needing to rebuild a thinning roster. This mock draft aims to balance immediate contributors and long-term investments, starting with Mykel Williams on the edge and extending to value picks like Omarion Hampton and Zy Alexander.
With this group of prospects, the Cowboys can begin laying a new foundation under Brian Schottenheimer—one that might not yield instant results but could lead to sustained success beyond 2025.
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