Cowboys' projected compensatory picks in 2025 NFL draft revealed

The Dallas Cowboys are projected a league-high four compensatory draft selections.
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Tyron Smith on the field before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Tyron Smith on the field before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles. / Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

The Dallas Cowboys are in the midst of their head coaching search following one of their most disappointing seasons in recent memory.

A major factor in the team’s struggles was their lack of investment in free agents, coupled with the loss of multiple key starters. However, there is a silver lining to losing several key players without signing replacements: compensatory draft picks.

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According to Over The Cap, the Cowboys are projected to receive a league-high four compensatory picks — the maximum allowed.

They will gain three fifth-round picks for losing defensive end Dorance Armstrong, left tackle Tyron Smith, and center Tyler Biadasz. Additionally, the Cowboys will receive a sixth-round pick for losing running back Tony Pollard in free agency.

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These compensatory picks are a valuable asset for the Cowboys as they look to rebuild or reload under their new head coach.

Dorance Armstrong, Clelin Ferrell, Washington Commanders
Washington Commanders defensive ends Dorance Armstrong and Clelin Ferrell against the Philadelphia Eagles. / Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

The team has 25 players set to hit free agency, and while they will either re-sign or replace them in free agency, the added picks bolster their draft capital.

With these compensatory picks, the Cowboys will have a total of nine draft picks in the upcoming draft — including four in the fifth round and two in the sixth. However, the team is missing their fourth and seventh-round picks, which were traded away.

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