That puts a wrap on the 2025 NFL Draft. It is important be careful when handing out draft day grades, but at first glance the Dallas Cowboys did really nice work. Their process as far taking the highest player on their board was fantastic.
They made a habit out of getting great value, which was not always the case in recent drafts. The first three picks in particular – Alabama guard Tyler Booker, Boston College EDGE Donovan Ezeiruaku and East Carolina quarterback Shavon Revel — has the potential to be a special grouping. Despite the seemingly strong haul, the Cowboys now must move quickly to scour the undrafted free agent market.
Finding gems in the UDFA pool has become the norm in Dallas and kickstarted the process by adding Kentucky defensive back Zion Childress, per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Cowboys land first UDFA win in Kentucky DB Zion Childress When you're hot, you're hot and the Dallas front office is humming right now. Childress was a two-time captain for Kentucky despite transferring over from Texas State.
The Cowboys targeted leadership in the draft and that has spilled over into undrafted free agency. Childress revealed in a recent interview with The Draft Network that Dallas was one of his favorite interviews at the Hula Bowl. Also on that list?
The Commanders, Lions, Ravens, Texans and Bengals. It stands to reason another team in that group explored signing the young DB. Read more: Full details of Jonathan Mingo trade finalized after Cowboys' final draft pick "All of them were fairly similar, though a few of them did feel more in-depth than others.
I enjoyed that process. I had great interviews with the Lions, Commanders, Cowboys, Bengals, Texans, and Ravens. Those teams were very detailed and thorough with me.
A safety on most draft boards, Childress moonlighted as a nickel corner with the Wildcats. He patrols the secondary with an ideal playing speed and decisiveness. He played all five secondary positions at Texas State as a true freshman, per Justin Melo of The Draft Network and Titan Sized.
If Childress can hold his own in the tackling department throughout the offseason program, his name should be in the mix to make a 53-man roster that has a depleted cornerback room and aging starting safeties.
