There are 32 picks down, 245 to go in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Dallas Cowboys have already upgraded their offensive line with the selection of Tyler Booker out of Alabama, but what could they be thinking about entering the second day of selections?
At the moment, it appears Dallas has avoided the early run on skills players. Meaning plenty of wide receivers and running backs are still available for the taking. But could the value at defensive tackle and cornerback be too enticing to pass up at picks 44? Here are 20 prospect names that make the most sense for Dallas in the second round.
Here are 20 prospect names that make the most sense for Dallas in the second round.

Trey Amos (CB – Ole Miss)
DRAFT GUIDE OVERVIEW: Amos began his career at Louisiana, transferred to Alabama for an eye-opening junior season, but had his best year with the Rebels in Oxford. He was named All-SEC and an All-American by a few media outlets after he led the team in pass breakups (13) and interceptions (3). Those breakups were the most by an Ole Miss cornerback since 2015. His ability to move around a formation and cover multiple types of pass catchers will intrigue teams enough to elevate his draft stock.

Jack Bech (WR – TCU)

Luther Burden II (WR – Missouri)

Alfred Collins (IDL – Texas)
DRAFT GUIDE OVERVIEW: A model of consistency for the Texas defense over five seasons in Austin, Collins hopes to bring that same durability to the NFL. The Bastrop, Texas, product played in 63 games, including the final 40 consecutive of his college career. Collins earned All-Big 12 honors in 2023 and an invite to the Senior Bowl but decided to return to Texas for one more run at a national championship. He did his best, combining for 10 tackles and three pressures during their College Football Playoff run.

Mike Green (Edge – Marshall)

Tre Harris (WR – Ole Miss)
DRAFT GUIDE OVERVIEW: Harris could be the next in a long line of successful wide receivers out of Louisiana, joining CeeDee Lamb, Justin Jefferson, Ja'Marr Chase and Brian Thomas Jr. However, his journey was a bit different. As a two-star recruit, Harris began at Louisiana Tech and forged a path to Ole Miss, where he became the second player in SEC history to average over 100 yards per game throughout a multi-year career. His body control and 6-foot-2 frame will translate well to the NFL. Could be a draft diamond.

TreVeyon Henderson (RB – Ohio State)
**DRAFT GUIDE OVERVIEW**: Like a modern-day power hitter in baseball, Henderson will hit the home run but then strike out. His big-play threat was apparent from the moment he stepped on campus in 2021, rushing for 1,248 yards and 15 touchdowns as a five-star freshman. However, after missing time in both 2022 and 2023, his 2024 season saw a shared backfield with Quinshon Judkins. Despite not having a 100-yard game this season, Henderson still finished with 1,016 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns on the ground.

Jayden Higgins (WR – Iowa State)

Jayden Higgins (WR – Iowa State)

Will Johnson (CB – Michigan)
**DRAFT GUIDE OVERVIEW**: Despite missing significant time as a junior with a turf-toe injury, Johnson was named to the second-team All-America list and is still regarded as one of the best defenders in college football. His lasting legacy will forever be tied to the 2023 National Championship Game, where he was named Defensive MVP as a leader on Michigan's best defensive unit in years. Johnson finished his career with six interceptions, 17 pass breakups, 68 tackles and two All-America seasons despite starting just 22 games overall.

Quinshon Judkins (RB – Ohio State)
**DRAFT GUIDE OVERVIEW**: Judkins made an immediate impact with Ole Miss by winning the SEC Freshman of the Year Award in 2022 and earning all-conference honors in his first two seasons with the Rebels. So to see his name in the transfer portal and ultimately commit to the Buckeyes before his junior year was a shock. His time in Columbus was much different while sharing the backfield with TreVeyon Henderson. Still, there were times when Judkins outshined his co-runner, including a 100-yard, two-touchdown effort in the national championship game against Notre Dame.

Andrew Mukuba (DS – Texas)

Benjamin Morrison (CB – Notre Dame)
DRAFT GUIDE OVERVIEW: The Morrison family grew up all around sports. Benjamin's father is Darryl Morrison, who played four NFL seasons with Washington, while his four siblings were all collegiate athletes in football, gymnastics and volleyball. That athleticism shows in the Notre Dame tape, especially during his stellar 2023 campaign. As a sophomore, Morrison tallied three interceptions and led the team with 10 pass breakups. After earning preseason All-America honors, his junior season was off to a similar start before a hip injury sidelined his progress.

Oluwafemi Oladejo (Edge – UCLA)
DRAFT GUIDE OVERVIEW: Once productive as an inside linebacker, Oladejo made the full-time move to edge rusher during the 2024 season. The decision was a smashing success as he racked up 4.5 sacks, 13.5 tackles for loss and 57 total tackles. His performance at the Senior Bowl outshined the already impressive tape from his two years at UCLA and Cal. He dominated the one-on-one drills and was named one of the top edge rushers by his peers. Additionally, he was given the Kenny Clark Award as the most outstanding UCLA defensive lineman at the end of the year.

Shavon Revel Jr. (CB – East Carolina)

Quincy Riley (CB – Louisville)

Jalen Royals (WR – Utah State)
DRAFT GUIDE OVERVIEW: It's not often that a player is still named to the all-conference team despite nearly missing half the season. However, that's what Royals was able to achieve after missing five games due to a foot injury and still taking home All-Mountain West honors. He finished his senior season with 55 receptions, 834 yards and six touchdowns. Royals tallied at least 112 yards in each of his last four games, including a 211-yard, two touchdown performance against the College Football Playoff-bound Boise State Broncos. Stood out at the Senior Bowl as well.

Carson Schwesinger (LB – UCLA)
DRAFT GUIDE OVERVIEW: Schwesinger began his career as a preferred walk-on and finished as the FBS leader in solo tackles (90) during his senior season. The next-closest on the solo tackles leaderboard trailed by 14 at the end of the year, as Schwesinger finished with 136 total takedowns and nine double-digit tackle games, the most by a Bruin since linebacker Eric Kendricks in 2014. Schwesinger also led the Big Ten in total tackles and tackles per game (11.3), and even had a two-interception effort against Iowa.

Bhayshul Tuten (RB – Virginia Tech)

Princely Umanmielen (Edge – Ole Miss)