One of the most common themes during the NFL Draft process is overthinking. Teams do this every year with elite prospects, and in 2025, it could prove to be a massive advantage for the Dallas Cowboys.
In need of a second starting-caliber wideout to complement CeeDee Lamb, Dallas suddenly has a chance to land arguably the best in this class.
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Arizona’s Tetairoa McMillan was widely seen as a top 10 pick prior to the NFL Scouting Combine. That feeling has dissipated with analysts predicting a slide for McMillan.
That leaves him on the board at No. 12 in Luke Easterling’s latest mock draft on Athlon Sports. Dallas has been linked to a running back in Round 1, but Easterling says this need can be addressed later as they secure a big target for Dak Prescott instead.
”They can find a three-down running back on Day 2, so the Cowboys spend this pick on a towering target for Dak Prescott in the passing game.” — Easterling, Athlon Sports
Prescott and the offense struggled prior to his hamstring injury for multiple reasons. The lack of depth at running back was a huge catalyst but they had just as many issues at receiver.
Adding McMillan would instantly improve their aerial attack. Listed at 6-foot-4 and 219 pounds, he’s a big target who averaged 16.1 yards per game for the Wildcats.
A Easterling notes, this move wouldn’t prevent Dallas from addressing the ground game thanks to the depth in this class. That makes this mock feel like a win for the Cowboys.
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