The Dallas Cowboys could bolster their defensive line with Michigan’s Mason Graham, according to ESPN’s mock draft for the 2025 NFL Draft.
The mock draft has the Cowboys selecting in the top 10, a sign of struggles despite entering 2024 with Super Bowl aspirations. While they’ve secured their offensive core by extending Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb, ESPN argues Graham would strengthen the defense.
A standout for Michigan, Graham has recorded 12 run stops and 22 pressures this season, showcasing his explosive first step and persistence in pursuing quarterbacks.
Though Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty, ranked No. 10 overall, remains available and could address Dallas’s rushing concerns, ESPN believes the Cowboys should prioritize defense given their broader needs.
The running back class also offers depth, allowing Dallas to wait.
Hailing from California, Graham earned All-American honors as a sophomore while helping Michigan to a perfect season and a CFP title. In his junior year, he logged a career-high 3.5 sacks and 17 tackles, though Michigan slumped to 5-5 after its championship run.
If the season ended today, Dallas would hold the ninth pick—their highest since drafting Ezekiel Elliott fourth overall in 2016.
