The Dallas Cowboys’ season hasn’t gone as planned so far, as they hold a 3-3 record following a 49-7 blowout loss at home.
With the 2024 season not meeting expectations, let’s take a break from current coverage and look ahead to the latest NFL mock draft from A to Z Sports.
In this projection, the Cowboys managed to land one of the most exciting prospects from the 2025 draft class, though not the player often linked to Dallas: RB Ashton Jeanty.
Jeanty was selected at 15th overall in this scenario. However, the Cowboys arguably got even better value at 19th overall by drafting one of the top wide receivers in the class.
Round 1, Pick 19: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
In a collaborative mock draft where writers took turns making picks, Destin Adams selected Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka for the Cowboys:
Although the team just handed CeeDee Lamb a massive contract, Dallas will still need help at wide receiver.
Brandin Cooks is set to become a free agent in 2025, and while Jalen Tolbert has shown flashes of potential, the offense could benefit greatly from a player like Egbuka.
Known as an excellent route runner, he addresses a key weakness that former Cowboy Troy Aikman recently criticized the team for.
Egbuka is also a well-rounded player, and his willingness to block is a quality the Cowboys appreciate in their wide receivers:
It’s a long way from now until the draft in April, and it’s too early to determine which positions Dallas will target. But selecting a wide receiver makes sense.
After Jerry Jones asked Dak Prescott to “do more with less,” it may be time to provide the quarterback with more support.
