With Dallas having such a glaring need at running back, the Heisman runner-up Jeanty has been the favorite to be picked by the Cowboys in the first round.

The Dallas Cowboys hired a new head coach last week in Brian Schottenheimer, who was previously the team’s offensive coordinator. The Cowboys ranked near the bottom of the NFL in 2024 in rushing yards per game (100.

Despite an obvious need at one key position, the Cowboys failed to select a player who fit that description in the 2024 NFL Draft.

ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. unveiled his first mock draft of the 2025 cycle Wednesday, taking a different approach than most with the Cowboys’ 12th overall pick. Over the last few weeks, various draft pundits have tabbed Ashton Jeanty as Dallas’ pick in the first round.

The NFL Draft is quickly approaching, and with a new coaching staff still coming together under Brian Schottenheimer, no one truly knows which direction the Dallas Cowboys will go once they are finally on the clock.

The Cowboys’ bread and butter is the NFL Draft. The hiring of Brian Schottenheimer has clouded Dallas with doubt, but fans still have a bright future to potentially look forward to. 2025’s draft class has depth in every position of need for the Cowboys.