But in 2026, ESPN’s Jordan Reid has Dallas adding a weapon on the outside for Dak Prescott. With the No. 13 overall pick — which doesn’t exactly shed positive light on ESPN’s calculations for Dallas’ outlook next season — the Cowboys were mocked to pick USC wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane.

The Dallas Cowboys checked a lot of boxes during the 2025 NFL Draft. Jerry Jones and Co. landed some potentially major upgrades along both lines of scrimmage

The NFC East rival Philadelphia Eagles are painfully ranked No. 1, while the Washington Commanders place just ahead of Dallas at No. 9. The New York Giants are still near the bottom at No. 27, even after the selection of Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter with the No. 3 overall pick.