Cowboys can be ‘sneakily better’ if they make this one move in NFL Draft

One addition can make a huge difference for the Dallas Cowboys says Dan Orlovsky.

Dallas Cowboys CEO Stephen Jones and head coach Brian Schottenheimer speak to the media at a press conference | Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

The Dallas Cowboys have the 12th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft and there’s one name that’s been linked to them more than any others as of late.

While Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty had that distinction early on, Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan has become the new favorite to land with America’s Team.

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ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky believes that would be the right move for this franchise. He recently discussed McMillan as an option for Dallas, saying they would be "sneakily better than people will expect” with McMillan across from CeeDee Lamb.

.@danorlovsky7 says the Cowboys will be "sneakily better than people will expect" if they draft WR Tetairoa McMillan at No. 12 👀 pic.twitter.com/T20a7g0D1X

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Orlovsky said McMillan is much more than a field-stretcher and that he could be used in various ways across from Lamb. He also said that it would be the first time in more than a decade the Cowboys boasted a receiving threat that was over 6-foot-3.

Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan runs with the ball against TCU Horned Frogs cornerback LaMareon James | Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

Lamb (6-foot-2, 200 pounds) has been an excellent No. 1 wideout but Orlovsky says Dak Prescott has had to throw to far too many smaller targets.

He even compared McMillan to Drake London, who is coming off a 1,271-yard campaign for the Atlanta Falcons. He asked if Cowboys fans would be happy to pair Lamb with London, then stated that’s what they could be getting.

If Orlovsky is correct with that assessment, this would truly be the “game-changer” head coach Brian Schottenheimer is looking for.

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