By Adeniyi Precious 
Brian Schottenheimer’s era as the Dallas Cowboys’ head coach is officially underway, and he’s got some serious work ahead. The Cowboys are expected to be competitive as always, but let’s be real—their roster isn’t exactly stacked.
The good news? They’ve got a solid opportunity to change that with the 2025 NFL Draft.
When asked about the team’s approach to the No. 12 pick, Schottenheimer made it clear: they don’t want to be drafting this high again anytime soon. That means they’re hunting for a real difference-maker (per Jon Machota).
He broke it down by talking about the impact certain positions have, comparing wide receivers to cornerbacks and defensive ends to offensive tackles. The key takeaway? The Cowboys are looking for a player who can dominate one-on-one situations.
That likely means they’re not targeting a cornerback, running back, or tackle. Instead, all signs point to them going after either a defensive end or a wide receiver.
It makes sense—Dallas still needs someone to complement CeeDee Lamb in the passing game, and they could also use another pass-rusher to help out Micah Parsons. Of course, it all depends on how the draft shakes out and who’s available when their pick rolls around.
For now, though, it looks like the Cowboys have a clear plan in mind.