Latest NFL.com mock draft has Cowboys making no-brainer pick at No. 12

A new 2025 NFL Mock Draft has the Dallas Cowboys adding reinforcements on offense.

Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton celebrates his tackle of Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty / Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Dallas Cowboys' approach for the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft is as important as it's ever been with the new coaching regime taking over.

Dallas needs to hit on its first-round pick after striking out the last two seasons, especially with the limited action the team has in free agency.

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Sitting at the No. 12 overall pick, there are a lot of prospects who could make an immediate impact. In the NFL.com's latest mock draft by Cynthia Frelund, she has the Cowboys selecting a player ready to make an impact the moment he steps onto the field.

Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty (2) tries to break past Penn State Nittany Lions linebacker Dominic DeLuca / Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

In Frelund's first mock draft of the NFL offseason, she has the Cowboys selecting Boise State's Ashton Jeanty, the Heisman Trophy runner-up.

"Jeanty is special. And on a rookie contract, his overall value is tremendous. He crushed several of PFF's single-season records this past year, including yards after contact, forced missed tackles, and rushing grade," she wrote. "Hard to see Dallas passing on the Boise State back at No. 12."

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In Frelund's mock draft, the 49ers had just taken Mason Graham one pick before the Cowboys, which seems to be a common occurrence in recent mock drafts.

Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty runs for a touchdown against the San Jose State Spartans. / Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

If both Graham and Jeanty fall to the Cowboys, they will face a tough decision between bolstering the run defense or rushing attack.

The 2025 NFL Draft will be held in Green Bay, Wisconsin, with the first round on Thursday, April 24. Rounds 2 and 3 will be held on Friday, April 25, while the final rounds will play out on Saturday, April 26.

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