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Betting odds favor Cowboys taking star WR in first round of NFL Draft

The Dallas Cowboys are projected to take one of the top offensive stars in the NFL Draft.

Jeremy Brener

Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan during the second quarter against the UCF Knights at FBC Mortgage Stadium
Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan during the second quarter against the UCF Knights at FBC Mortgage Stadium / Mike Watters-Imagn Images
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The Dallas Cowboys are in play for several players with the No. 12 overall pick ahead of the first round of the NFL Draft.

The Cowboys could go for an offensive lineman prospect, cornerback, or even a No. 2 wide receiver to play off of CeeDee Lamb.

FanDuel released its recent odds for the No. 12 overall pick, and Arizona star wideout Tetairoa McMillan was the favorite to be chosen.

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Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan smiles at the scoreboard during the first quarter.
Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan smiles at the scoreboard during the first quarter. / Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

The Cowboys could also look to take a player like Texas star Matthew Golden with the No. 12 overall pick, because it appears like wide receiver is the likeliest position for the team to take.

Offensive line is also a massive need, and if there is a safe pick at No. 12, it wouldn't be a surprise to see Dallas select someone in the trenches, potentially to replace Zack Martin, who retired after 11 seasons with the team earlier in the offseason.

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The Cowboys will have to play the cards dealt to them when it comes to the possibility of trading up or down and which players are available for them when they are on the clock.

As long as the Cowboys get someone who can be a pillar for their roster, it should be a successful pick.

Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan against the Arizona State Sun Devil
Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan against the Arizona State Sun Devils / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several On SI sites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid and resides in Central Florida. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener.

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