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With nearly a month to go before the NFL draft, the same names are starting to surface again and again for individual teams. In this news roundup, we'll look at a few of the Cowboys' likely targets, including one tantalizing wide receiver who could be bringing to the NFL a skillset gained from a rather unusual dual-sport past. We'll also get to know two Texas A&M defenders who could be in the mix, and a Texas Longhorn who says he's the best at one position of need. Plus, what about trading down in the first round?
Elsewhere, a three-round mock draft fills several holes in Dallas, one mathematical model says the Cowboys are over three touchdowns worse than they were when 2024 ended, we check out which Cowboy apparently has "one of the worst" contracts in sports, and another Cowboy fresh off signing a life-changing deal gets a rude awakening about the tax bite about to be taken out of his bottom line.
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The NFL is loaded with players who also ran track or played basketball or even wrestled. But McMillan has a dual-sports past that includes a heavy dose of volleyball. And one of the keys to the 6-foot-4-incher's contested-catch ability may come from the four-step approach to getting maximum height that attackers in that sport must perfect to get up over the net.
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The need for a legitimate WR2 is real. In this ranking of the Cowboys' five best options with the 12th overall pick, three of them are wide receivers. Arizona's McMillan is the first choice here, followed by Matthew Golden out of Texas. Michigan cornerback Will Johnson is behind Door No. 3, while Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka comes in at 4. If all four of those players are gone? Trade down in the first round and just take the best player available regardless of position.
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Pro Football & Sports Network is officially aboard the Armand Membou train, sending the mammoth offensive lineman to Dallas in this mock exercise. The Missouri Tiger just turned 21 on Thursday and brings an "intense physicality and a mauling mentality" to go with athletic prowess that made him a star at the combine. The outlet also sends Ohio State running back Quinshon Judkins and Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts to the Cowboys in the second and third rounds, respectively.
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The Cowboys have needs, and the 12th overall pick would sure help address one of them. But trading that pick away would provide even more draft capital and help them fill even more roster holes. The Packers, Seahawks, and Lions may be potential trade partners; a deal with any of them would give Dallas more swings at the plate, either this year or next.
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Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer, vice president of player personnel Will McClay, defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus, and defensive line coach Aaron Whitecotton all attended Texas A&M’s pro day on Thursday. They may well have been looking at defensive ends Shemar Stewart and Nic Scourton. Stewart is a first-round prospect, is better in the run game than as a pass rusher, and will be a 30 visit in Dallas. Scourton should last until the second round but is considered by some to actually be more polished. He impressed during drills with his extremely violent hands.
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One noted analyst says the Aggies' Stewart would be an ideal fit in the new Dallas defense. "Matt Eberflus is a coach who goes four-down linemen more than almost anybody," said Dalton Wasserman. "So you need big, strong defensive ends to defend the run. [Stewart] can even reduce down and play inside like he did at Texas A&M a little bit, right over the tackle, or even as a seven on the tight end as well." Wasserman went on to call Stewart "a guy who can take a game over."
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Cornerback is a need for the Cowboys, either on the outside opposite Trevon Diggs/DaRon Bland or in the nickel to fill the void left by Jourdan Lewis. The Longhorns star feels he can do it all, anywhere in the secondary. The 2024 Jim Thorpe Award winner and first-team All-American would likely require using the 12th pick if Dallas is to get him.
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That the Dallas front office did anything at all during free agency is a plus. Ben Solak likes the move to re-sign Osa Odighizuwa and says the team has added low-risk, high-reward pieces to fill in around their stars. But not having Micah Parsons already locked up on a new deal is baffling and brings the Cowboys' overall free agency power ranking down to No. 18.
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The list of personnel changes in Dallas this offseason is already long. But how will those comings and goings translate to points on the scoreboard during the 2025 season? One mathematical model calculated it for every team in the league. The numbers say the Cowboys are 25.7 points worse now than they were at the end of the 2024 season. Only three teams have dug deeper holes.
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By signing both Jameis Winston and Russell Wilson, the Giants could now shift their first-round draft-day attention away from a quarterback... and to a position player that Dallas might have been eyeing. It also creates a potential shakeup from the third overall pick all the way down to 12th as other teams could sense an opportunity to jockey their way up to get the player they want. Either way, with their new signal-callers, the Cowboys' two games versus the Giants just got more difficult.
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The outlet doesn't pull any punches when it comes to Dak Prescott's four-year, $240 million contract, calling it "one of the worst in sports." As evidence, they point to just two career playoff wins, major absences due to injury in three of his past five seasons, and struggles last year even when he was healthy.
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Somebody must have talked to Odighizuwa about the tax implications of his new contract that will pay him $22.25 million in 2025, along with a $20 million signing bonus. "When I was in high school I used to think people were bad for not wanting to pay taxes," he wrote on social media. "I guess I'm a bad person," he hilariously added. Texas is famously a tax-friendly state, but Odighizuwa will still have a big bite taken out.
This article originally appeared on Cowboys Wire: Cowboys News: How volleyball helped WR Tetairoa McMillan; mock drafts
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Elsewhere, a three-round mock draft fills several holes in Dallas, one mathematical model says the Cowboys are over three touchdowns worse than they were when 2024 ended, we check out which Cowboy apparently has "one of the worst" contracts in sports, and another Cowboy fresh off signing a life-changing deal gets a rude awakening about the tax bite about to be taken out of his bottom line.
Apex predator: Why Tetairoa McMillan’s volleyball past makes him a fit for the Dallas Cowboys :: All DLLS
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The NFL is loaded with players who also ran track or played basketball or even wrestled. But McMillan has a dual-sports past that includes a heavy dose of volleyball. And one of the keys to the 6-foot-4-incher's contested-catch ability may come from the four-step approach to getting maximum height that attackers in that sport must perfect to get up over the net.
NFL Draft 2025: Ranking Cowboys' top five options in Round 1, including potentially trading down :: CBS Sports
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The need for a legitimate WR2 is real. In this ranking of the Cowboys' five best options with the 12th overall pick, three of them are wide receivers. Arizona's McMillan is the first choice here, followed by Matthew Golden out of Texas. Michigan cornerback Will Johnson is behind Door No. 3, while Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka comes in at 4. If all four of those players are gone? Trade down in the first round and just take the best player available regardless of position.
Cowboys grab OT, RB, DB in new 3-round mock draft :: Cowboys Wire
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Pro Football & Sports Network is officially aboard the Armand Membou train, sending the mammoth offensive lineman to Dallas in this mock exercise. The Missouri Tiger just turned 21 on Thursday and brings an "intense physicality and a mauling mentality" to go with athletic prowess that made him a star at the combine. The outlet also sends Ohio State running back Quinshon Judkins and Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts to the Cowboys in the second and third rounds, respectively.
ESPN projects 3 teams who could want Cowboys' No. 12 slot in 2025 NFL Draft :: Cowboys Wire
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The Cowboys have needs, and the 12th overall pick would sure help address one of them. But trading that pick away would provide even more draft capital and help them fill even more roster holes. The Packers, Seahawks, and Lions may be potential trade partners; a deal with any of them would give Dallas more swings at the plate, either this year or next.
Could these Texas A&M prospects be the Cowboys’ replacement for DeMarcus Lawrence? :: Dallas Morning News
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Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer, vice president of player personnel Will McClay, defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus, and defensive line coach Aaron Whitecotton all attended Texas A&M’s pro day on Thursday. They may well have been looking at defensive ends Shemar Stewart and Nic Scourton. Stewart is a first-round prospect, is better in the run game than as a pass rusher, and will be a 30 visit in Dallas. Scourton should last until the second round but is considered by some to actually be more polished. He impressed during drills with his extremely violent hands.
Dallas Cowboys named great fit for 'freakish' NFL Draft edge prospect :: SI.com
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One noted analyst says the Aggies' Stewart would be an ideal fit in the new Dallas defense. "Matt Eberflus is a coach who goes four-down linemen more than almost anybody," said Dalton Wasserman. "So you need big, strong defensive ends to defend the run. [Stewart] can even reduce down and play inside like he did at Texas A&M a little bit, right over the tackle, or even as a seven on the tight end as well." Wasserman went on to call Stewart "a guy who can take a game over."
Texas' Jahdae Barron 'most definitely' believes he's the best corner in the draft :: The Mothership
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Cornerback is a need for the Cowboys, either on the outside opposite Trevon Diggs/DaRon Bland or in the nickel to fill the void left by Jourdan Lewis. The Longhorns star feels he can do it all, anywhere in the secondary. The 2024 Jim Thorpe Award winner and first-team All-American would likely require using the 12th pick if Dallas is to get him.
ESPN ranks Cowboys in the middle of the pack for their 2025 offseason moves :: Cowboys Wire
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That the Dallas front office did anything at all during free agency is a plus. Ben Solak likes the move to re-sign Osa Odighizuwa and says the team has added low-risk, high-reward pieces to fill in around their stars. But not having Micah Parsons already locked up on a new deal is baffling and brings the Cowboys' overall free agency power ranking down to No. 18.
NFL projection model: Raiders, Commanders winning the offseason; 49ers, Cowboys slipping :: The Athletic
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The list of personnel changes in Dallas this offseason is already long. But how will those comings and goings translate to points on the scoreboard during the 2025 season? One mathematical model calculated it for every team in the league. The numbers say the Cowboys are 25.7 points worse now than they were at the end of the 2024 season. Only three teams have dug deeper holes.
These signings by division rivals will have major impact on Cowboys' draft, '25 season :: Cowboys Wire
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By signing both Jameis Winston and Russell Wilson, the Giants could now shift their first-round draft-day attention away from a quarterback... and to a position player that Dallas might have been eyeing. It also creates a potential shakeup from the third overall pick all the way down to 12th as other teams could sense an opportunity to jockey their way up to get the player they want. Either way, with their new signal-callers, the Cowboys' two games versus the Giants just got more difficult.
Every NFL team's most overpaid player following peak 2025 free agency :: Bleacher Report
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The outlet doesn't pull any punches when it comes to Dak Prescott's four-year, $240 million contract, calling it "one of the worst in sports." As evidence, they point to just two career playoff wins, major absences due to injury in three of his past five seasons, and struggles last year even when he was healthy.
'I guess I'm a bad person' Cowboys DT Osa Odighizuwa is quickly learning the downside of signing an $80 million deal :: A to Z Sports
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Somebody must have talked to Odighizuwa about the tax implications of his new contract that will pay him $22.25 million in 2025, along with a $20 million signing bonus. "When I was in high school I used to think people were bad for not wanting to pay taxes," he wrote on social media. "I guess I'm a bad person," he hilariously added. Texas is famously a tax-friendly state, but Odighizuwa will still have a big bite taken out.
This article originally appeared on Cowboys Wire: Cowboys News: How volleyball helped WR Tetairoa McMillan; mock drafts
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