the recent Osa Odighizuwa trade<\/a> that netted the Cowboys the 49ers\u2019 third-rounder, it was the first time in franchise history that they did not hold either a second or third round pick.<\/p>\nThese two facts, combined with one of the worst defenses I\u2019ve ever seen in 2025, mean those first two selections (12 & 20) are as critical as they come. It\u2019s why the aforementioned clearer view of this draft is, as stated, good and bad news.<\/p>\n
On one hand, they can start to narrow down their decision-making and expectations of who may be available.<\/p>\n
On the other hand, it seems two of the draft\u2019s most talented players, and the most frequently mocked to Dallas, won\u2019t have a sliver of a chance of making it to #12.<\/p>\n
Cowboys Can Wave Sonny Styles & Mansoor Delane Goodbye<\/p>\n
The first name in question, Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles, was constantly tied to the Cowboys for months; their glaring need at the position and the former Buckeye\u2019s talent and athleticism made for an obvious pairing.<\/p>\n
His chances of putting the star on his helmet, however, plummeted after a historically good performance at the NFL\u2019s Scouting Combine.<\/p>\n
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Sonny Styles is putting together one of the most absurd combine performances of all time<\/p>\n
6\u20195 | 245 lbs
11\u20192\u2033 broad jump (T-4th all-time)*
43.5\u2033 vertical jump (1st all-time)*
4.47 40-Yard Dash<\/p>\n
Top ___ player in the class<\/p>\n
* \u2013 Among LBs\n <\/p>\n
Now, he seems increasingly likely to head to New York to put on the blue and red for incoming Head Coach, John Harbaugh. Dallas would likely need to strike a trade-up with the Jets, Cardinals, or Titans to get him, and that price is going to be steep.<\/p>\n
Mansoor Delane, LSU\u2019s superstar cornerback, has been the apple of Cowboys Nation\u2019s eye for months, but that dream, too, looks to be dying as the draft nears.<\/p>\n
The clear-cut best cornerback in the class would be a perfect roster and scheme fit, as the secondary remains a key focus for Dallas and new Defensive Coordinator Christian Parker continues to hunt players who match his defensive plan.<\/p>\n
Unfortunately, his stock had been rising seemingly beyond the Cowboys for a while, and a stellar pro day at LSU all but locked that in.<\/p>\n
NFL Network draft analyst and former Appalachian State quarterback Daniel Jeremiah confirmed so in a recent conversation with 105.3 The Fan<\/a>. Delane-to-Dallas is going to have to overcome Washington, New Orleans, Kansas City, Cincinnati, and Miami to happen, and folks, that just ain\u2019t happening.<\/p>\nWas this helpful?<\/p>\n
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