Draft Central

In this week's Mick Shots, Mickey Spagnola looks at how depth options could play a part on who to pick at No. 12. Plus, a closer look at Joe Milton's lone NFL game, sleeping on the corner, a Happy Birthday and more!

With 17 days to go until the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, who do draft analysts have the Cowboys taking with the 12th overall pick?

NFL Draft prospects will make their way through The Star in Frisco this week for the Cowboys' pre-draft 30-visits and Dallas Day, giving the organization a chance to get to know collegiate players better before the draft in less than three weeks. 

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The Cowboys brass has an important 2025 NFL Draft in front of them. Jerry Jones, Stephen Jones and Brian Schottenheimer weighed in on where they feel depth lies in the class. 

Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones says he's agreed to most contract extension details with pass rusher Micah Parsons, but there's still work to be done before anything is finished. 

With the NFL draft just over three weeks away, Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer spoke about the free agency additions Dallas has made, what they're looking for with the 12th overall pick and more. 

As the Cowboys venture into year one of the Brian Schottenheimer era, COO and co-owner Stephen Jones says the team is looking to add an "explosive" second wide receiver to compliment CeeDee Lamb. 

Dak Prescott and Will Grier are currently the only two quarterbacks on the Cowboys roster. COO and co-owner Stephen Jones spoke about how the team will go about finding another backup option this offseason. 

With just over a week until the 2025 NFL Draft, teams are now stacking their boards and getting close to finishing their scouting reports on this year's prospects. What are some of the updates from multiple players of intrigue, and how could teams be looking to shake things up?

Two weeks away from the 2025 NFL Draft and the Cowboys continue to weigh their options for the 12th overall pick. Will Dallas go with a spot other than receiver, or is it as simple as 'Golden or McMillan' to spice up the offense?

Now just over two weeks away from the start of the 2025 NFL Draft, time is ticking for teams to find their next draft prospects. Which players on which position groups could be the best fit for the Dallas Cowboys at the end of the month?

Now that the Cowboys have traded for Joe Milton III, how does that affect their draft class? And will they still be able to add talent at the position?

What players in the 2025 NFL Draft are teams "overlooking" and why should they keep things simple on certain prospects? Also, what does Brian Schottenheimer's words at the NFL Owner's Meetings mean towards the Cowboys draft strategy?

While it may be Opening Day in baseball, the focus still remains on the NFL Draft. Who could the Cowboys be targeting with their Pro Day trips as were four weeks out from the Draft day!

How does the appearance of Cowboys coaches at NFL Draft pro days show their hand when picking at pick number 12? And what prospects would you want to talk to and gather more information? Kyle Youmans, Bryan Broaddus, Voch Lombardi, Zach Wolchuk and Nick Harris dive into the trail of breadcrumbs.

We are now one month away from the 2025 NFL Draft, which means it's time to put together a full first-round mock draft. Bryan Broaddus, Nick Harris, Zach Wolchuk, Tommy Yarrish and Kyle Youmans run through all 32 picks in the first round, acting as the general managers for each team.

Is there a reason to be concerned around the upcoming NFL Draft class? Bryan Broaddus, Kyle Youmans, Bobby Belt, Voch Lombardi, and Tommy Yarrish talk through the areas of concern in this year's draft class.

Ole Miss CB Trey Amos has made the jump from the Sun Belt to the SEC, and he's played well at both levels. Now, could he play at a high level for the Cowboys in the secondary?

Oklahoma State linebacker Nick Martin suffered a knee injury in 2024 that sidelined him for most of the season. When healthy though, there aren't many linebackers that play more aggressive. 

The Cowboys bring back all five safeties from the 2024 roster, so safety isn't a position of need early on in the draft. If the Cowboys want to add a new body late, Clemson's R.J. Mickens could be an option. 

Ohio State offensive lineman Donovan Jackson has mostly played guard throughout his career. But after filling in for Josh Simmons and the Buckeyes at left tackle, he's shown he can fit anywhere up front for an offense. 

The Cowboys have been clear that they'd like to get younger in the quarterback room, and if they want to add through the draft, Syracuse QB Kyle McCord is a prospect they could look towards. 

After a slow start in his first three seasons at Michigan State, defensive tackle Derrick Harmon transferred to Oregon and had the best season of his career. Now, can he take the next step and continue to improve at the NFL level?

Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson can do it all as a runner, blocker and pass catcher in the NFL. For the Cowboys, his skillset would be a perfect addition that can still take time to develop. 

Georgia EDGE Mykel Williams is considered to be a high-upside pass rusher in the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft, but has a lot of room to grow if he wants to reach his ceiling.

Even though the Cowboys traded for Kaiir Elam, they're still in need of another body at the cornerback position and Michigan's Will Johnson fits the bill of the prototypical corner that the organization has preferred in the past.