This off-season has been somewhat different. Most Cowboys fans are accustomed to the experiences of past years, especially last year.

The Joe Milton trade addresses the backup quarterback spot. I wanted to see how things might play out in a few weeks. Dallas still has obvious needs with a number two wide receiver.

They also need a home run threat at running back and a clog at NT. Additionally, due to free-agent departures and injuries, there’s a need for depth at cornerback.

If Dallas can add some of these players to the guys they added this off-season, they will enhance their team. They have a great chance to return to the 2023 Cowboys instead of the 2024.

Of course, I did this mock with no trades. That is not a true mock since you can manipulate the whole process.

12. Matthew Golden WR Texas

The ideal number-two wide receiver candidate for the Cowboys to pair with Lamb. Golden will make life that much easier this season for Lamb and Prescott. The other receivers will return to their more natural three, four, and five spots.

44. Azareye’h Thomas CB Florida State

Limited starting experience but has the length and size that make him an intriguing choice and a starter shortly. Thomas is a very exciting prospect who should help replenish the secondary and possible elevate it.

76. TreVeyon Henderson RB Ohio State

Dallas benefits from a deep running back class and grabs the genuine homerun threat they have missed. Henderson will work well as part of the running back community early before taking over workhorse duties.

149. Marcus Tate OG Clemson

Four-year starter who will offer depth at first. He could take over at right guard (Zach Martin’s spot) once he gets some work. Most of his experience is at left guard. Teams can’t pass on a four year starter for a line that needs one more piece.

174. Cam Jackson DT Florida

A massive human being at 6-6 and 328 pounds who will be needed to help finally stop the run. Jackson will be part of the rotation and is a good run defender and that is something Dallas desperately needs

204. Hunter Wohler S Wisconsin

Starting safeties are free agents after 2025 season (Wilson). They are also free agents after the 2026 season (Hooker). So, developing at least one replacement would be a wise move. He can be a special team asset this year and a strong safety long-term answer.

211. Collin Oliver LB Oklahoma State

Dallas can always use depth at linebacker, and Oliver can develop as an OLB/Pass rusher for this team. The defense is being rebuilt, and depth at linebacker has been a priority all off-season.

217. Jermari Harris CB Iowa

Great value pick for a potential play-making corner. Harris is a little older for a rookie (25) so his learning curve should be short. Dallas’s secondary was decimated this off-season. Harris gives them a nice, cheap choice. He can likely turn into a long-term starter.

239. Phil Mafah RB Clemson

Bulldozing power back who would be a great short or goal line type answer. Will have to battle for a spot. He might find a nice spot on the practice squad while the dust settles. Eventually, it clears with all the new adds.

247. Nazir Stackhouse DT Georgia

Another wide body (6-4 327) who number one priority will be to stop the run. Likely be a rotational linemen but could be an eventual starter. Great value at this spot hopefully he last that long for the Cowboys sake.