With many of the free agent huge receivers off the market, the Cowboys will seemingly want to show to the NFL draft to seek out their CeeDee Lamb complement.
The Cowboys introduced in Parris Campbell on an inexpensive free agent deal, and are hoping to see a leap from Jonathan Mingo, who they acquired by way of commerce on the commerce deadline, however in actuality the WR2 function continues to be lacking within the Cowboys offense. Dallas might very nicely look to make use of their first-round decide on the place, but when they do go a special path, listed here are 4 names that they need to take into account drafting on day two to fill the WR2 function.
Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State
It’s no secret that the Cowboys want a X-receiver of their offense in 2025. Together with measurement, the Cowboys want so as to add some pace into the receiver room as nicely. Higgins checks the dimensions field and ran a formidable 4.47 40-time on the mix.
Higgins enters the draft with lots of the containers checked. He was very productive at Iowa State, has route working expertise, and possesses measurement the Cowboys desperately want on the surface. Higgins is presently projected to be drafted within the high 50 and must be accessible for the Cowboys with the forty fourth total decide. HIs slot in Dallas makes a ton of sense and his sport interprets nicely to the subsequent stage as a real X-receiver who can influence the sport in all three ranges of the sector.
Tre Harris, WR, Ole Miss
Just like Higgins, Ole Miss’ Tre Harris enters the draft with measurement, pace, explosiveness, and manufacturing on the faculty stage. Harris was the Rebels big-play receiver for many of the season, earlier than coping with accidents that restricted him to only eight video games in 2024.
Harris is an distinctive route runner for his measurement and examined very nicely on the mix, posting a 4.54 40-time, a 38.5” vertical, and a ten’ 5” broad leap. Harris’ inventory has dropped a bit over the course of the offseason, however would offer glorious worth if he is ready to final till the 76th total decide. Harris is a high 60 participant on this class given his measurement, athletic profile, route working skill, and yards after catch skill he placed on show over the course of his faculty profession.
Tre Harris Ranked 1st within the NATION in Receiving Yards Per Recreation (128.8)..
Earlier than his damage Vs. LSU he was Averaging:
10.4 Targets (sixth in CFB)
8.4 Receptions (2nd in CFB)
1.0 Receiving TD’s (third in CFB)
Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading.Dudes 6’2, 205 lbs and was ALSO 1st in Yards Per Route Run.. (5.12) pic.twitter.com/JKbPbDI6wT
— Austin Abbott (@AustinAbbottFF) March 21, 2025
Kyle Williams, WR, Washington State
Not like the 2 guys listed above, Kyle Williams is extra of a jack of all trades wideout, as an alternative of your prototypical X-receiver. Williams performed a very good quantity of snaps within the slot for the Washington State offense in 2024 (25%), however performed totally on the surface for many of his profession.
Williams’ athletic profile won’t blow you away, however his 4.40 pace is clear on tape within the deep passing sport. Williams put out some spectacular tape in 2024 and proved the flexibility to influence the sport together with his route-running skill in any respect three ranges of the sector. Williams doesn’t fairly match the X-receiver want in Dallas, however with CeeDee Lamb’s skill to maneuver round within the Cowboys offense, his skillset continues to be a very nice slot in Dallas together with his skill to line up anyplace within the offense and create separation.
Tory Horton, WR, Colorado State
Might the Cowboys return to the Colorado State nicely once more to seek out an influence receiver within the center rounds? They’d be sensible to think about it, with Tory Horton. It was stunning Horton didn’t declare final yr, and after taking part in in solely 5 video games in 2024, he would most likely prefer to have a do over on that call.
Horton is a clean operator at receiver, with a nuanced, developed route tree and very dependable arms. Horton has a protracted body that shines in all areas of the sector and is as clever as they arrive on the wideout place. Whereas he showcases simply common athleticism on tape, Horton does all of the little issues at a really excessive stage, which is extraordinarily necessary on the receiver place within the NFL. Horton produced at a high-level in his wholesome seasons at Colorado State and will observe in Michael Gallup’s footsteps in carving out a very nice profession in Dallas.
Tory Horton. Professional rep.
Hand swiping in stem, refined stab late, stack CB. Pretty. This dude is aware of how you can play WR.
Oh yea.. vs CB Will Johnson 1on1 pic.twitter.com/L5trt7y8nN
— Ben Fennell (@BenFennell_NFL) March 21, 2025
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