It feels inevitable that the Dallas Cowboys are going to add an offensive player with their first pick in the 2025 NFL draft.
There are still a few draft pundits who believe they'll go with a running back, but the consensus points to a wide receiver, with Tetairoa McMillan as the favorite.
McMillan, however, isn't guaranteed to be on the clock at No. 12 overall. That's become more of a likelihood the closer it gets to the draft, but he could still be a top-10 selection.
That's why The 33rd Team's Ian Valentino has them trading up to pick No. 8 in his recent mock draft. Dallas moves ahead of the Las Vegas Raiders, who are seen as a fit for McMillan as well. Such a move would allow the Cowboys to improve their aerial attack, but won't hurt their chances of landing a solid running back in Round 2.
"Dak Prescott would love to have two unique receivers who would make his job easier. This also allows Dallas to take a running back in Round 2 instead of reaching on a non-premium position at No. 12." — Valentino, The 33rd Team.
Valentino doesn't go into detail on what he expects the Cowboys to trade, but they keep their second-rounder in this scenario. That would be key to such a move since it's important they still land a running back capable of carrying the load.
