Despite the team’s losing record, there is a potential silver lining: a top-10 pick in the 2025 draft that could help the team return to relevance.
The Cowboys are currently set to pick ninth in the 2025 NFL Draft after a five-game losing streak. This position may allow them to select Boise State running back and Heisman hopeful Ashton Jeanty, who expressed his desire to be drafted by the Cowboys in a recent podcast interview.
“My family is all in Texas. Family being there, all the connections, all the relationships, I feel like that would just be the perfect city to play in,” said Jeanty.
Previous players who wanted to play for Dallas include Ezekiel Elliott and Micah Parsons, both first-round picks by the Cowboys in 2016 and 2021 respectively.
Jeanty is projected to be a first-round pick next year, which will reignite the debate about the value of running backs in the league. While some teams have shied away from investing in running backs due to injuries and pass-focused offenses, others have seen success with recent investments in the position.
The Cowboys have had mixed experiences in this area, having drafted Elliott in 2016 with a record-breaking extension in 2019, before releasing him in 2022. They are currently lacking a strong presence in their backfield, with an undrafted starter and little investment in the position.
This uncertainty leaves room for Jeanty to potentially fill a crucial role if he is drafted by the Cowboys. His impressive college stats and Heisman candidacy make him a strong candidate for a top-10 pick in the upcoming draft.
