5 offensive prospects for Cowboys No. 12 draft pick
If the defensive options are wiped out before the 12th pick in the NFL draft, here are five offensive players the Dallas Cowboys need to consider.
The Dallas Cowboys are doing their diligence this pre-draft season. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer has been attending pro days all over the country, which gives the team an up-close look at potential picks. And while the consensus is the Cowboys will look to select a defensive player with the No.
12 overall pick, there’s a chance the best options will be wiped off the board. What if the prevailing top choices — cornerback Mansoor Delane, edge rusher Rueben Bain, linebacker Sonny Styles, or safety Caleb Downs — aren’t available? If that does happen, there should be some premium talent on offense that falls into the Cowboys’ lap.
Here are the five best offensive players the team could be interested in drafting if they don’t love the remaining defensive players when they’re on the clock. RB Jeremiyah Love The team did just re-sign starting running back Javonte Williams, but his contract and guarantees wouldn't stop them from drafting Love. According to most draft scouts, Love is one of the best running back prospects in years, on par with Saquon Barkley and Adrian Peterson, and ahead of last year's top RB, Ashton Jeanty.
Williams had a career season in 2025, but that shouldn’t stop the Cowboys from drafting the Notre Dame standout. Love brings a level of playmaking ability that Williams cannot match and having both RBs in the backfield would give the offense a top one-two punch at RB in the league. Williams is good, Love is projected to be better.
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