Dallas Cowboys Focus on Player Acquisition After 2025 NFL Draft

FRISCO, Texas – Following the 2025 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys continue to make strides in player acquisition, an endeavor that the team’s COO and co-owner Stephen Jones emphasizes as a year-round effort. As undrafted free agents (UDFAs) become available, the Cowboys are expected to make some key additions to their roster.

The front office has expressed excitement about the deep pool of talent from this year’s draft class, noting that many strong players were still on the board after all 257 selections were made. In past years, the Cowboys have successfully tapped into the UDFA market, with Rico Dowdle notably rushing for over 1,000 yards last season, marking a historic achievement for an UDFA in franchise history.

Additionally, the team has a history of finding hidden gems among UDFAs, including legends like Drew Pearson and Cliff Harris. Current contributors such as Brandon Aubrey, KaVontae Turpin, and Terence Steele also illustrate the Cowboys’ effective scouting in this area.

As the Cowboys finalize their selections, new players expected to join the team include Phil Mafah and Tommy Akingbesote, rounding out what has been a productive draft year. The team also made strategic moves to bolster its roster, using a seventh-round pick on Jay Toia to strengthen the defensive line and turned to the offensive line with a sixth-round pick for Ajani Cornelius from Oregon.

Excitement surrounds new running back Jaydon Blue, a local talent from Texas, who is eager to prove himself in the Cowboys’ running back room. The team has made it a priority to draft SEC talent, including Shemar James, a linebacker from Florida, as they addressed a need at cornerback by selecting Shavon Revel Jr. from Philadelphia. Revel Jr. has expressed his enthusiasm about switching to the Cowboys after growing up an Eagles fan.

Overall, the Cowboys’ focus post-draft highlights their commitment not just to high draft picks but also to the potential that lies within undrafted free agents. As more names become available and signings become official, the Cowboys are laying the groundwork for a promising season ahead.