As the 2025 NFL season approaches, attention is already turning toward the 2025 NFL Draft. With a deep and talented class expected to declare, several franchises are under the microscope.
But according to analysts, no team is more fascinating — or unpredictable — heading into the draft than the Dallas Cowboys. With front-office tension, a new head coach, and unresolved contract issues, the Cowboys are set up for a potential shake-up that could reshape their future.
Cowboys Labeled Most Intriguing Team in 2025 NFL Draft
With the No. 12 overall pick, analysts expect the Cowboys to be aggressive. It’s a pivotal moment for a franchise still looking to break through after another early playoff exit. A new head coach brings fresh energy, but also questions about scheme fit, roster direction, and personnel philosophy.
“The Cowboys are sitting there. It’s a weird time,” Kyle Brandt said. “New head coach — that should be fun, exciting. Micah Parsons not paid — that’s neither fun nor exciting. But they’re sitting there at the 12th pick, right outside the top 10. And they could really use a jolt of talent across both sides of the ball.”
Draft History vs. 2025 Pressure: Will Cowboys Break Tradition?
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Historically, Dallas has preferred to let the board come to them rather than trade up. But the stakes heading into 2025 suggest a more aggressive stance. The team’s lack of postseason success and ongoing contract drama with Micah Parsons only heighten the urgency to make an impact move.
“I feel like the Cowboys move up in this draft,” Brandt continued. “No matter what their history may say, I think they move up from 12. I don’t think they draft there. I think we finally get that bold move from Jerry that we’ve been waiting on for a couple of years.”
2025 NFL Draft Talent Could Tempt Cowboys to Climb
The 2025 draft class is loaded with top-end talent. Miami Quarterback Cam Ward, Colorado’s Travis Hunter, and Penn State’s Abdul Carter are all considered potential top-10 picks. If the Cowboys trade up, they could secure a difference-maker on either side of the ball.
Dallas has the draft capital — and the motivation — to strike if the right player is within reach.
Sitting at No. 12, Dallas is at a crossroads. With organizational pressure mounting and several key roster questions still unanswered, the Cowboys’ decisions in the lead-up to the 2025 NFL Draft will shape their future for years to come —whether they stay put or trade up.
For now, one thing is certain: the Dallas Cowboys aren’t done making headlines.