Cowboys' latest Top 30 NFL Draft visit adds intrigue to first-round pick

The Dallas Cowboys could shock everyone in Round 1 of the NFL draft.

Alabama offensive lineman Tyler Booker during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The Dallas Cowboys are expected to use pick No. 12 in the 2025 NFL draft on an offensive playmaker. The main focus has been on the wide receiver position, with Tetairoa McMillan and Matthew Golden as the most likely targets.

That said, it’s impossible to predict what’s going on in the mind of Jerry Jones. That’s why fans should expect anything, especially following their latest pre-draft visit.

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With just days left until the draft, Alabama’s Tyler Booker visited the Cowboys.

Add Alabama G Tyler Booker as one of the 30 visits to the Cowboys. Booker was named 2 team AP All-American and 1-team All-SEC last season.

— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) April 21, 2025

Booker is widely considered the top pure guard in this class. The All-American stands 6-foot-5 and 321 pounds, and is a former team captain. He plays with plenty of power, but is a better pass protector than run blocker.

Alabama offensive lineman Tyler Booker celebrates after the offense scored a touchdown during the A-Day scrimmage at Bryant-Denny Stadium. / Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images

Selecting Booker at No. 12 overall would be a stretch, but Dallas has hinted they would be open to trading down. If they elected to move back, Booker might be on their radar.

The Cowboys currently have Brock Hoffman as their starting right guard. Hoffman exceeded expectations, but still hasn’t been a long-term starter. Their opinion on Hoffman’s capability as a long-term starter will play a factor as well. If they don’t believe he’s the answer, and have faith they can add skill positions later, Booker may be in play.

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