Cowboys DB listed as early season breakout candidate heading into 2025 season

The Dallas Cowboys could have a potential breakout player on their defense, according to one recent list.

Dallas Cowboys safety Israel Mukuamu celebrates after an interception during the second half against the Los Angeles Rams. | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

The Dallas Cowboys will finish up their preseason slate of the 2025 schedule on Friday. That means, soon enough, the regular season will be here.

It's hard to get a read on just how good a team can be in the preseason. No team shows what plays they are going to do during the preseason. However, it's easy to see which players could have a good season.

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Moe Moton of Bleacher Report recently crafted a list of six players who could have a breakout performance to start the 2025 season. Cowboys safety Israel Mukuamu is one of those players.

Dallas Cowboys safety Israel Mukuamu intercepts a pass intended for Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Konata Mumpfield. | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

"Moreover, the Cowboys allowed cornerback Jourdan Lewis to sign elsewhere in free agency, which opened up a vacancy in their nickel defense. Israel Mukuamu can fill that slot position. Mukuamu has lined up in both safety spots, on the boundary and in the slot. He's taken advantage of his opportunities to showcase his versatility," Moton writes.

The Cowboys' secondary is going to be pretty banged up before the season even begins. So if someone is going to step up, I'm sure the coaching staff would love it to be someone like

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There are a few players who could have breakout seasons in 2025. However, Mukuamu could have the best opportunity.

Dallas Cowboys safety Israel Mukuamu walks onto the practice field at the Ford Center at the Star Training Facility. | Chris Jones-Imagn Images

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