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<\/figure>\nRound 1, Pick 12: CB Will Johnson<\/h2>\n
At pick #12, the Cowboys would have the chance to grab one of the premier cornerbacks in the country: Will Johnson.<\/p>\n
A prototypical boundary corner with elite size, athleticism, and instincts, Johnson has been compared to the likes of Patrick Surtain II and Jaire Alexander.<\/p>\n
His ability to play man or zone, disrupt routes, and tackle in space would immediately bolster a Dallas secondary that\u2019s searching for consistency opposite CB DaRon Bland, as well as insurance until CB Trevon Diggs returns from injury.<\/p>\n
Pairing Johnson with Bland gives the Cowboys one of the best young cornerback duos in the NFL.<\/p>\n
The addition of Johnson could push the entire group to new heights, allowing DC Matt Eberflus to be more aggressive with press-man looks and blitz packages.<\/p>\n Moving into the second round, Dallas could fill one of its most persistent holes: interior defensive line.<\/p>\n DT Kenneth Grant is a physical marvel \u2014 6-foot-3, 340 pounds \u2014 with rare burst and power for his size.<\/p>\n Grant was a critical piece of Michigan\u2019s national championship defense, anchoring the middle and commanding double teams while still generating backfield pressure.<\/p>\n The Cowboys have lacked a true difference-maker at defensive tackle for years.<\/p>\n While Osa Odighizuwa and Mazi Smith have shown flashes, Grant brings a different level of impact as a run stuffer and pocket-collapser.<\/p>\n His presence would free up Micah Parsons to attack the edges with more freedom, knowing that the middle of the line won\u2019t be easily moved.<\/p>\n With their third-round pick, the Cowboys could complete the Michigan trifecta by taking DE Josiah Stewart, a relentless edge rusher with exceptional quickness and technique.<\/p>\n A transfer from Coastal Carolina, Stewart took his game to the next level at Michigan, thriving in a rotational role but flashing every-down potential.<\/p>\n Stewart fits perfectly into the Cowboys\u2019 pass rush rotation. With DeMarcus Lawrence hitting free agency, there\u2019s room for a young, hungry rusher who can bring juice off the edge.<\/p>\n Stewart\u2019s motor never stops, and under the guidance of defensive line coach Aaron Whitecotton, he could blossom into a high-end rotational pass rusher with starter upside.<\/p>\n The Cowboys are entering a critical juncture in their quest for a Super Bowl.<\/p>\n The core is in place, but depth and youth on defense are needed to take the next step.<\/p>\n All three of these players were part of Michigan\u2019s 2023 National Championship-winning team, so they know what it takes to reach the upper echelon of their sport.<\/p>\n By selecting Will Johnson, Kenneth Grant, and Josiah Stewart, Dallas wouldn\u2019t just be betting on talent; they\u2019d be betting on culture, pedigree, and the kind of championship DNA that\u2019s been missing in recent years.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" [Apr 16, 2025] The Dallas Cowboys are no strangers to bold moves in the NFL Draft, and in 2025, they may have an opportunity to do something unprecedented:<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":20614,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-20613","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dallas-cowboys"],"yoast_head":"\n![\"This](\"https:\/\/insidethestar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/stxmario_cowboys-news_this-2025-nfl-draft-scenario-might-give-cowboys-nation-a-heart-attack-2-1024x683.webp\" "\\"This")
<\/figure>\nRound 2, Pick 44: DT Kenneth Grant<\/h2>\n
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<\/figure>\nRound 3, Pick 76: DE Josaiah Stewart<\/h2>\n
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<\/figure>\nWhy Michigan?<\/h2>\n