Outside of wide receiver and running back, it could be argued that the biggest NFL Draft need for the Dallas Cowboys is at the cornerback position. After the loss of Jourdan Lewis, the injury to Trevon Diggs late last season,

The Dallas Cowboys are in need of some receiver help alongside CeeDee Lamb. Fortunately for them, the 2025 NFL Draft class is loaded with talent at the position, and according to one recent mock, that's exactly what they will get.

With that in mind, here is a full seven-round mock draft (crafted through the mock draft machine at Pro Football Focus) that explores the reality of the Cowboys moving backwards in the first round. It’s a repeat of 2021,

The Dallas Cowboys have the 12th pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft to go along with their 10 total picks.

The Cowboys acquired Milton in a trade with the New England Patriots just one year after he was selected in the NFL draft.

Dianna Russini of The Athletic noted the Patriots also sent a seventh-round draft pick with Milton to the Cowboys in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the deal. While Milton has little game experience since entering the NFL as a sixth-round pick in last year's draft, he did impress in his one appearance during his rookie season.

The New England Patriots may have found a diamond in the rough in Joe Milton III. The young quarterback has shown immense potential since being drafted in the sixth round last year, but he's unlikely to reach his ceiling with the organization that selected him.

The New England Patriots are reportedly trading former sixth-round pick quarterback Joe Milton III to the Dallas Cowboys.

Joe Milton is headed to Dallas. According to multiple reports, the Cowboys have traded for Milton to backup quarterback Dak Prescott. The Patriots will receive a fifth-round pick in exchange for Milton and a seventh-round pick.