In ESPN’s recent 2025 NFL mock draft, the Dallas Cowboys are projected to select a Michigan defensive lineman, Mason Graham, with a top-10 pick. This would mark the second time in three years the Cowboys have chosen a Wolverine in the first round. ESPN highlights Graham as a great fit for Dallas, pointing out that the team, while still aiming for a Super Bowl, is likely to pick early in the draft due to roster needs. The Cowboys have secured their core offensive players, such as Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb, through extensions, but their defense requires strengthening. Graham, who has been dominant for Michigan with 12 run stops and 22 pressures, is noted for his quick first step and relentless pursuit of quarterbacks. Although the Cowboys could consider drafting a running back like Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty, ESPN believes the defense is a more urgent need, and with a deep RB class, they can afford to address that later.
