Dallas Cowboys listed among 5 most improved teams following 2025 NFL draft

The Dallas Cowboys stick to their draft board and the work speaks for itself.

Boston College Eagles defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku reacts after a sack against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the second half at Alumni Stadium. | Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

Following a 7-10 campaign, the Dallas Cowboys moved on from head coach Mike McCarthy and handed the reins to his offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer.

Once in the driver’s seat, Schottenheimer made it clear that he wanted his team to become a more physical presence. That was evident in their offseason moves, as well as the additions made during the 2025 NFL draft.

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Not only did they get more physical with the addition of players such as Tyler Booker, but SI’s Matt Verderame named them one of the five most improved teams following the draft.

”Dallas made a questionable choice at No. 12 overall to take Alabama guard Tyler Booker, but he could wind up being the best interior lineman of his class. In the second round, Donovan Ezeiruaku fell to the Cowboys, giving them an intriguing option as an edge rusher out of Boston College. In the third, owner/general manager Jerry Jones found more value in corner Shavon Revel Jr. from East Carolina.”

Verderame continued, “Despite drafting outside the top 10 and not having any additional picks in the first four rounds, the Cowboys appear to have found a nice mix of immediate starters and developmental prospects.”

Tyler Booker speaks in a press conference after being selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft at Lambeau Field. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Tyler Booker is the only pick receiving much criticism, with Dallas being applauded for landing Boston College EDGE Donovan Ezeiruaku in Round 2 and East Carolina cornerback Shavon Revel in Round 3. They also got a home run hitter in Texas running back Jaydon Blue and a run-stuffer in UCLA nose tackle Jay Toia.

They definitely improved their roster, and time will tell if it’s enough to get back to the postseason.

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