NFL draft is over, and the Dallas Cowboys made nine picks that were generally liked in totality. The team had significant holes on the roster, like receiver, but unlike the previous two drafts, Dallas avoided reaching for those needs and took the best players on their board.

Before the 2025 NFL draft kicked off, pundits listed running back and wide receiver as the Dallas Cowboys’ biggest needs. Considering the direction the team actually took in the draft, some might say the Cowboys neglected those spots. National draft experts don’t seem to be bothered by Dallas’ selections.

The New York Giants seized much of the spotlight during the 2025 NFL Draft, collecting heaping piles of praise from media outlets and fans alike after adding a high-ceiling playmaker, a possible franchise quarterback, and plenty of depth on both sides of the ball.