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The Dallas Cowboys selected East Carolina CB Shavon Revel Jr. with the No. 76 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

Revel is a tall, long-limbed cornerback prospect from East Carolina who stands out due to his physical traits and aggressive style of play. At 6'3" and 193 pounds, Revel possesses the length and frame that NFL teams covet, particularly for outside corners. His blend of size, speed, and physicality has made him one of the more intriguing prospects in the 2025 draft class, with the potential to impact both man and zone-heavy schemes.

In coverage, Revel's length and straight-line speed are key assets. He excels in press coverage, using his long arms to disrupt receivers' timing at the line of scrimmage and push them off their route. His ability to carry receivers deep is bolstered by his top-end speed and quick acceleration, which also aid him in recovery situations. Revel's athleticism is evident in his smooth transitions and ability to sink his hips for his size, though he can leak extra steps when breaking on shorter routes. While he has the body control and positioning to make plays on the ball, his ball skills are slightly below average, as he struggles to secure interceptions consistently. In zone coverage, Revel's eye discipline can waver, occasionally leading to missed threats underneath when he becomes too focused on the quarterback.

Revel's physicality translates well to the run game, where he is willing and effective in taking on blockers and assisting in run defense. He uses his size and strength to shock and shed blockers on the edge, helping to contain running plays and maintain outside leverage. As a tackler, Revel is reliable and secure, utilizing his size to wrap up and drive through contact. While he's not an enforcer in run support, he consistently fulfills his assignments and does his part in limiting gains.

Shavon Revel projects as an early-round pick with the potential to make an immediate impact as an outside cornerback. His length, speed, and physicality are ideal traits for defending big-bodied receivers on the outside and handling vertical routes. While his ball skills and eye discipline could limit his ability to generate turnovers, Revel's ability to blanket receivers and disrupt plays at the line makes him a valuable asset. With further refinement, he has the ceiling to develop into a high-level starting cornerback at the next level.

MEASUREMENT AND WORKOUT RESULTS

HEIGHT: 6'2"

WEIGHT: 194

HAND: 9⅝”

ARM: 32⅝”

WINGSPAN: 79¾”

POSITIVES

— Great length with a filled-out frame. He uses his length to his advantage in press and does a good job of getting his hands on and disrupting routes at the line of scrimmage.

— Very good straight-line speed. Gets to top speed quickly and easily carries receivers deep. Shows the necessary recovery speed to catch up and close ground with the ball in the air.

— Good overall athlete with ball skills and body control. Sinks hips well for his size and quickly transitions. Also shows the ability to push receivers off their line as he works downfield.

NEGATIVES

— Slightly below-average ball skills. Struggles to catch with hands and has missed the opportunity to capitalize on additional turnovers.

— Average eye discipline in zone coverage. Can lose threats in underneath coverage, due to staring at the quarterback.

— Fights against pad level, as it can get too high and cause him to leak extra steps out of breaks

NOTES

— Unrated recruit in the 2020 class, per 247Sports

— Games Started: 24

— 2023: 2nd Team All-American Athletic Conference

— 2023" Transfer from Louisburg College

GRADE: 7.6 (Potential Impact Player — 2nd Round)

OVERALL RANK: 46

POSITION RANK: CB8

PRO COMPARISON: Tariq Woolen

Written by B/R NFL Scout Cory Giddings

The Dallas Cowboys selected Alabama IOL Tyler Booker with the No. 12 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

Tyler Booker is a two-year starter at left guard inside Alabama's run-first (60-40 run-pass split), shotgun, RPO-heavy, multiple-run scheme. Booker has a massive, dense build with good arm length, very good play strength and adequate athletic ability.

Booker is a stout run blocker with excellent square power to deliver jolt at the point of attack with his best work coming as the drive man on double-teams, down, pin and base blocks. Booker generates quick displacement off the ball before bracing and clamping defenders up with churning feet and a nasty demeanor to finish at a high level. He has enough initial burst and movement skills to intersect and blot out smaller targets on pulls and short climbs but will lose steam and tracking ability as space expands on longer developing runs and screens.

In pass protection Booker does a nice job playing square to limit rushers' options and box them into his frame where his stifling stopping power and grip strength clamps, anchors down and ends the rep quickly. He will also deliver jarring blows on adjacent rushers when uncovered to clear the pocket. Booker shows mediocre foot quickness and lateral agility that results in soft edges against adept counter moves, signaling some limitations against higher-end, widely aligned rushers and sub-package looks.

Overall, Booker is a powerfully built guard with commanding play strength, power, and a tone-setting demeanor who can get manipulated out of position when isolated against high-end rushers but will solidify the pocket against the bull-rush and dish out body blows as a finisher.

MEASUREMENT AND WORKOUT RESULTS

HEIGHT: 6'5"

WEIGHT: 321

HAND: 11⅛"

ARM: 34½"

WINGSPAN: 84¼"

40-YARD DASH: 5.38

3-CONE: 7.96

SHUTTLE: 4.65

VERTICAL: 27"

BROAD: 7'10"

POSITIVES

— Massive, dense build with good arm length and very good play strength.

— Comes off the ball square in the run game with low pads and excellent square power.

— Excels on down, pin and angle-drive blocks using his frame, power and core strength to displace and secure rush lanes.

— Has enough burst to get out on pulls, lead and blot out smaller targets.

— Regularly stifles the bull-rush with a stout, firm anchor.

— Punishing, heavy-handed demeanor to deliver body blows when uncovered in pass protection and knockdown finishes in the run game.

NEGATIVES

— Mediocre foot quickness and redirect skills can create soft edges against counter moves.

NOTES

— Born on April 12, 2004

— 4-star recruit from the 2022 class, per 247Sports

— 2023: AP First-Team All-SEC

— 2024: AP Second-Team All-American, Team Captain

— 27 career starts at left guard (26) and left tackle (one)

— Trained under Duke Manyweather at OL Masterminds in preparation for the combine

GRADE: 7.8 (Potential Impact Player — 2nd Round)

OVERALL RANK: 32

POSITION RANK: IOL2

PRO COMPARISON: O'Cyrus Torrence

Written by B/R NFL Scout Brandon Thorn

The Dallas Cowboys selected Texas RB Jaydon Blue with the No. 148 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

Jaydon Blue is a dynamic satellite back who excels when operating on the edge of the defense. 

As a runner, Blue is patient in allowing lanes to develop. He follows his blocks into the open field. He is not rushed or sped up; he runs the ball at a good pace.

Blue is a charged-up runner with explosive burst/acceleration once a lane is created. With his burst, he outruns pursuing defenders to the edges and is an angle-beater once he breaks contain. Blue is a fast-track ball-carrier with great top-end speed. He will rip off long runs at max speed, generating explosive plays frequently. 

Blue’s running style is best described as slippery and evasive. He will slip through small creases at the line of scrimmage into the second level of the defense. He is best used on wide and inside zone running concepts with a sprinkle of pin-pull action. 

As a receiver, Blue can be a weapon in an NFL offense. He runs various routes out of the backfield from shallow to downfield. He is comfortable tracking the ball over the shoulder on wheel/rail routes. Blue is a dynamic receiving threat who should be paired with a creative offensive coordinator to enhance his third-down value. 

Speaking of third-down value, Blue needs to improve his pass protection. Mentally, he can struggle to find the closest or immediate threat to the quarterback in the pocket. His lack of size and strength limits his effectiveness upon contact at times. He can be run through by bigger defenders.

Blue's touchdown-to-fumble ratio was closer than teams would like. Especially in limited usage, he has to protect the ball better from prying defenders. Blue does not possess the power as a runner to thrive on downhill between-the-tackle attempts or concepts. 

Blue is a speedy and explosive playmaker out of the backfield. He projects as a satellite back who spells the starter, bringing his big-play ability to the offense. Blue would fit best in a run game centered around wide zone and inside zone concepts.

MEASUREMENT AND WORKOUT RESULTS

HEIGHT: 5'9"

WEIGHT: 196

HAND: 8¼"

ARM: 29⅞"

WINGSPAN: 75½"

40-YARD DASH: 4.38

POSITIVES

— Great top-end speed and acceleration to outrun pursuit angles on the perimeter.

— Dynamic, one-cut wide zone runner.

— Good receiving chops. Possesses skill set to become a constant target out of the backfield.

NEGATIVES

— Limited frame/size decrease effectiveness as a between-the-tackles runner.

— Needs to work on ball security. Too many fumbles on limited carries.

— Lapses in finding the immediate threat as a pass protector.

NOTES

— Born Jan. 8, 2004

— 4-star recruit in 2022 class, per 247Sports

GRADE: 7.0 (High-Level Backup/Potential Starter — 3rd Round) 

OVERALL RANK: 111

POSITION RANK: RB10

PRO COMPARISON: Justice Hill

Written by B/R NFL Scout Dame Parson

The Dallas Cowboys selected Clemson RB Phil Mafah with the No. 239 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

Phil Mafah is the epitome of a physical and punishing running back.

As a runner, Mafah is a strong downhill with a plus-level contact balance. He runs with power and physicality after breaking through the first level of the defense. Mafah is a forward-leaning runner who is rarely knocked backward with momentum. He runs through would-be arm tackles and has a strong stiff arm to keep pursuing defenders at bay. He thrives, pressing the line of scrimmage with patience and good vision to find open lanes. Mafah sports a strong and sturdy frame to absorb and dish out punishment.

For a bigger body RB, Mafah displays good footwork to exchange gaps and find alternative routes to daylight. He is a patient runner who does not speed up his run pacing. He follows blockers well, especially on pin/pull concepts with lead blockers, before accelerating through the void created. Mafah has lateral cuts/side steps to avoid a defender upfield. He processes information well, reading and cutting off upfield defender's leverage or weight distribution.

Mafah is a surprisingly effective pass catcher out of the backfield. He is functional in space, catching the football with confidence and reliable hands. He is effective in the screen game due to his patience and catching ability. His burst/acceleration through traffic into the open field is good and puts defensive backs in conflict to make business decisions as he approaches at full speed.

In terms of overall athleticism, Mafah is not an explosive athlete. He lacks a dynamic first step or plant step to explode past quick-penetrating defenders. If caught in the backfield, Mafah does not have many answers to combat it. Against alley defenders, he heavily relies on physicality and power to force missed tackles. He is not a finesse or elusive mover to break defenders down one-on-one.

Overall, Phil Mafah projects as a potential starting running back. His athletic profile will not be for every organization in the NFL. His ability to run with power and patience bodes well as short yardage and red zone RB. He is a talented prospect, but team fit will be important for Mafah's NFL success.

MEASUREMENT AND WORKOUT RESULTS

HEIGHT: 6'1"

WEIGHT: 234

HAND: 9½"

ARM: 31⅜"

WINGSPAN: N/A

40-YARD DASH: N/A

3-CONE: N/A

SHUTTLE: N/A

VERTICAL: N/A

BROAD: N/A

POSITIVES

— Big, sturdy build with a physical and punishing downhill running style.

— A good combination of patience and vision to navigate the front seven and find daylight.

— Effective receiver out of the backfield, functionality as an outlet for his QB in the screen game.

— Scheme versatility, even experience in both zone and gap concepts.

NEGATIVES

— Limited lateral agility and open field elusiveness to make defenders miss.

— Limited twitch and explosiveness in his athletic profile.

— Nagging shoulder injury, will need surgery after the season.

NOTES

— Born Oct. 24, 2002

— 4-Star recruit in 2021 class, per 247Sports

— 2024 Third-Team All-ACC selection

GRADE: 6.9 (Potential Role Player—4th Round)

OVERALL RANK: 123

POSITION RANK: RB12

PRO COMPARISON: D'Onta Foreman

Written by B/R NFL Scout Dame Parson

The Dallas Cowboys selected Oregon OT Ajani Cornelius with the No. 204 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

Ajani Cornelius has started for four years at right tackle, two seasons at Rhode Island and the last two inside Oregon's 52-48 run-pass split, multiple-run scheme. Cornelius has a stoutly built frame with good arm length, solid play strength, and adequate athletic ability.

Cornelius excels in the run game, using his large frame and heavy hands to cover up defenders on angle-drive blocks and jolt defensive tackles over on double teams. He has very good grip strength and leg drive to drive backers on their heels and steer them away from the ball once latched. Cornelius is an opportunistic finisher with the power to dump and finish defenders once he generates momentum in the drive-phase of the block. He has an upright playing style that can get him stalemated, out-leveraged and leaning once stacked with middling agility and recovery skills that can lead to getting slipped clean.

Cornelius is a sturdy, rigid presence in pass protection who excels when he can square up rushers and get them to play down the middle of his frame. He shows a stout anchor when his double-under technique lands with proper timing and placement. He has shown notable improvement at protecting the corner due to an effective circle punch technique to corral high-side, outside rushes. His physical, aggressive approach will get him caught flat-footed when his punch doesn't land, and his below-average range and body control create short corners and shaky sustain skills at the top of the quarterback's drop.

Overall, Cornelius has enough size, raw strength and evolving skills as a pass protector to earn a role as a swing backup tackle/guard within his rookie contract.

MEASUREMENT AND WORKOUT RESULTS

HEIGHT: 6'5"

WEIGHT: 310

HAND: 9½"

ARM: 33½"

WINGSPAN: 82"

40-YARD DASH: N/A

3-CONE: N/A

SHUTTLE: N/A

VERTICAL: 29.5"

BROAD: 8'4"

POSITIVES

— Good arm length with heavy hands to deliver jolt and stopping power on contact

— Has good mass and solid play strength to cover up and wall off first-level defenders on angle-drive, down and double-teams

— Has progressively improved his use of hands in pass protection with a good circle punch technique to widen the corner and corral high-side rushes

— Uses an effective double-under technique with good stopping power to create lift as he transitions into his anchor against the bull-rush

— Once he gets defenders on their heels has the necessary power and killer instinct to drive and dump them for full-body finishes

NEGATIVES

— Upright playing style leaves him high, out-leveraged and stalemated too often against defenders playing him head up

— Mediocre lateral quickness and redirect skills leave him tardy to shift his weight and stay in front of counter moves

NOTES

— Unranked recruit from the 2020 class, per 247Sports

— Began his career at Rhode Island where he started for two seasons at right tackle before transferring to Oregon in 2023

— 2022: First-team All-Conference Colonial Athletic Association

— 50 career starts at right tackle

GRADE: 6.2 (Developmental Prospect — 5th Round)

OVERALL RANK: 200

POSITION RANK: OT16

PRO COMPARISON: Sataoa Laumea

Written by B/R NFL Scout Brandon Thorn

The No. 12 pick in the 2025 NFL draft is the highest selection the Dallas Cowboys have had since 2021, but the team could be open to moving down the board.

During an appearance on 105.3 The Fan, Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said, "I don't necessarily see us moving up, based on the way the board is coming together. But could see a situation where we move down."

The last time the Cowboys had the No. 12 pick in 2021, they landed edge-rusher Micah Parsons, who has gone on to become a four-time Pro Bowler and three-time All-Pro.

Dallas moved down two spots from the No. 10 pick after trading with the Philadelphia Eagles and still managed to land a blue-chip prospect, so Jones could be hoping for a similar result this year.

In its latest mock draft, B/R's NFL Scouting Department predicted that the Cowboys would use the No. 12 pick to select Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan and pair him with star wideout CeeDee Lamb.

"McMillan is a great fit alongside Lamb," B/R NFL scout Dame Parson said. "He plays all three wide receiver positions/alignments. A physical X-receiver with developmental potential is exactly what the Cowboys need. McMillan runs routes and separates from coverage. The 6'4" target is a ball-winner with outstanding body control, leaping ability and hand strength to make contested catches look routine."

The 2025 NFL draft is just over a week away on April 24, so the Cowboys will have to decide their plan for their first-round pick soon.

Veteran offensive tackle Tyron Smith will sign a one-day contract with the Dallas Cowboys to retire with the franchise, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

The two-time All-Pro spent his first 13 seasons in Dallas before joining the New York Jets in 2024.

Dak Prescott on retirement of longtime Cowboys LT All-Pro Tyron Smith: “I always got your Back, as you had Mine!” pic.twitter.com/3qWQYlfYHY

— Jori Epstein (@JoriEpstein) April 15, 2025

Smith started 10 games for the Jets before suffering a neck injury in November that ended his year.

That summed up the final stretch of the 34-year-old's impressive career. He had season-ending neck surgery after two appearances in 2020 and then missed 30 combined games over the next four campaigns.

During his prime, though, Smith was one of the NFL's elite blockers off the edge. He had a stretch of seven straight Pro Bowl appearances from 2013-19, and the Pro Football Hall of Fame named him to its All-Decade team for the 2010s.

Tyron Smith All-22 blocks on repeat. pic.twitter.com/3kKMuKHFOt

— New York Jets (@nyjets) March 27, 2024

NFL Media's Eric Edholm argued in 2022 that Smith warranted enshrinement in the Hall of Fame once his career was over.

"Though two of Smith's past three seasons have been marred by injury, he was the epitome of dominance prior to that," Edholm wrote. "Smith was named first- or second-team All-Pro for four years running between 2013 and 2016 and was voted to Pro Bowls in each of the past eight seasons in which he logged 11-plus games. The classic 'dancing bear' big man at left tackle, Smith combines sweet feet with sheer power to maul most defenders opposite him when healthy."

That will ultimately be up to the Hall's voters to decide, but those who watched Smith play will testify to how difficult he made the lives of opposing pass-rushers.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott believes he could be game-ready at the moment as he recovers from his hamstring injury.

The 31-year-old spoke about his recovery on Friday night and acknowledged that he would be able to play today "if I had to" and that he is currently focused on building up stamina for a long season.

"If I had to play a game today, I definitely could do that," Prescott said, per Field Level Media. "It's about moving forward healthy to make sure I can play 17 times, 20 (games) -- whatever we get to when the time's right."

Prescott is entering his 10th NFL season and was limited to just eight games in 2024 as a result of the injury. He threw for 1,978 yards with 11 touchdowns and eight interceptions while leading the team to a 3-5 record. Dallas finished the season 7-10 and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2020.

Prescott has dealt with other major injuries in his career but has been excellent when healthy. In 2023, he threw for 4,516 yards with 36 touchdowns and nine interceptions while leading the team to a 12-5 record. He finished second for the MVP that season and was rewarded with a four-year, $240 million contract.

Prescott now enters year two of that deal and will hope to make that investment worth it for the Cowboys.

Texas wide receiver Matthew Golden could have the chance to stay close to home in the 2025 NFL draft.

Golden took a pre-draft visit to the Dallas Cowboys and shared a photo on social media with team owner Jerry Jones:

I'll give Jerry credit—at 82, the guy could be aboard his bazillion-dollar yacht literally anywhere he wants in the world. Instead, he's in Frisco, taking part in 30 visits. https://t.co/z996fMCTL4

— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) April 10, 2025

The Cowboys are widely believed to be eyeing a wide receiver with the No. 12 pick in the draft, as their offense could use a No. 2 option behind star wideout CeeDee Lamb. In its latest mock draft, B/R's NFL Scouting Department predicted that Golden would be Dallas' pick after Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter and Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan were already off the board.

"Golden automatically brings field-stretching natural speed and athleticism to the Cowboys offense," B/R NFL scout Dame Parson said. "Golden's explosiveness and deep speed pair well with Lamb's do-it-all skill set. Quarterback Dak Prescott needs more help in the passing game; Golden has the speed, movement skills and ball skills to make defenses pay for bracketing Lamb."

Golden spent two years at Houston before transferring to Texas for the 2024 campaign. In his lone year with the Longhorns, he led the team with 987 receiving yards and nine touchdowns while ranking second with 58 catches. The Houston native was known for his blistering speed and later wowed scouts at the NFL Scouting Combine by running a 4.29-second 40-yard dash.

Golden would be a strong choice if he's still on the board when Dallas is on the clock in the first round on April 24.

DeMarvion Overshown will become the first Dallas Cowboy to wear No. 0 next season.

The Cowboys announced Overshown's jersey change Wednesday on social media.

Back On The Case❗️ https://t.co/uaufWD3cNf

— DeMarvion Overshown (@AGENT0__) April 9, 2025

Overshown wore No. 13 in 2024. He previously wore No. 0 at Texas.

"As soon as they changed the policy where you can now wear No. 0 in the NFL, I just knew it was meant to be," Overshown told DallasCowboys.com's Patrik Walker.

Overshown continued: "To say I'm the first wear No. 0 at Texas and the first to do it in Dallas Cowboys' history, that's a badge of honor."

The NFL allowed players other than offensive and defensive linemen to wear No. 0 starting with the 2023 season. The Cowboys were previously one of six NFL teams which have never had a player wear No. 0, per Pro Football Reference and the Dallas Morning News' Calvin Watkins.

Overshown originally wore No. 35 after the Cowboys selected him in the third round of the 2023 draft before sitting out the season with an ACL tear.

He made his NFL debut in 2024, recording 90 tackles, 5.0 sacks and a pick-six before his breakout season was cut short by a Week 13 knee injury.

The Texas native told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Nick Harris his Cowboys teammates had rooted for him to get the No. 0 jersey since he first joined the team.

"Since day one, I feel like my teammates vouched for me to have it but having to earn it means more," Overshown said. "Nobody can ever take it away from me that I was the first to wear 0 here and at my alma mater.

"It’s an honor. I’m still living a little Texas boy dream.”

The NCAA voted to approve No. 0 jerseys in April 2020, ahead of Overshown's junior season with the Longhorns.

Overshown joined Kansas State's Elijah Sullivan and Oklahoma's Woodi Washington as some of the first college football players to sport the number.

He had originally intended to wear No. 1 that season, he told Mike Alzamora of the Arp Independent School District in August 2021.

"Something got mixed up and [former Texas head coach Tom Herman] ended up giving it to another player, but he tried to give it back to me.  I was like, no, it's cool, I just wear zero," Overshown told Alzamora in 2021.

"And you know, I wanted to be the first person to wear zero anyways, on the defensive side of the ball.  So I felt history, and then I felt honored to be able to wear number zero.  And they just correlate with my last name too."

Overshown then said he saw the nickname "Agent Zero" on social media, which he liked because of its association with Gilbert Arenas.

He ended up sticking with No. 0 for the rest of his college career and will now be returning to the number in the NFL.

Overshown's NFL debut as No. 0 will likely have to wait past Week 1 of the 2025 season. Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said last week Overshown and Trevon Diggs could both miss the start of the 2025 campaign amid recovery from their respective season-ending knee injuries.