The Dallas Cowboys are embarking on a new era this upcoming season. Out is Mike McCarthy and in is new head coach Brian Schottenheimer.
The Schottenheimer promotion from offensive coordinator was widely panned as the Cowboys offense floundered in 2024. They finished 16th in yards per game (328.4), 27th in rushing yards per game (100.3), and 21st in points per game (20.6).
It also didn’t help that quarterback Dak Prescott played in just eight games after suffering a season-ending hamstring injury that required surgery.
The Cowboys are looking to improve upon their 7-10 record and hold the 12th overall pick in the first round.
With Dallas needing to fill many holes, including at running back, offensive line, defensive tackle, cornerback, and linebacker, a top NFL Draft guru predicts the Cowboys will select this playmaker in the first round.
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NFL draft guru: Dallas Cowboys will pick top wide receiver prospect
ESPN’s Jordan Reid has the Cowboys taking wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan from Arizona with the 12th-overall pick.
“The Cowboys desperately need a running mate for wide receiver CeeDee Lamb. McMillan is a big-bodied target at 6-foot-4, 219 pounds with a good catch radius. He can also run well after the catch, ranking third in the FBS among receivers with 27 forced missed tackles. McMillan is capable of playing the slot and outside, making him an ideal WR2. There are some questions about his long speed, which won’t be answered until Arizona’s pro day on March 18 since he didn’t work out at the combine,” Reid wrote.
In 2024, McMillan led the Big 12 in receiving yards with 1,319, while also accumulating 15.7 receiving yards per reception and tallying eight receiving touchdowns. His combination of size and production made him one of college football’s most impressive receivers.
Pairing McMillan with Lamb will give Prescott and the Cowboys offense another playmaker they desperately desire.
In the second round, Reid has the Cowboys filling their running back need by taking Quinshon Judkins from Ohio State.
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