NFL mock draft has the Dallas Cowboys straying from the growing consensus to make a surprising pick in the first round.

Jeanty had an outstanding final season in college. The Heisman Trophy runner-up rushed for 2,601 yards, the second most in NCAA history, and scored 30 total touchdowns in 2024. He could join Rico Dowdle, who finished this season with 1,079 yards. However, Dowdle is a free agent.

"It would be special, growing up in Frisco, spending a lot of time out there, I think it would be cool to have the star on my helmet again," Jeanty said, via DallasCowboys.com. "P

This season isn't over just yet, but the 2025 NFL draft is not too far away. Here are the latest NFL draft experts' first-round projections:

The Cowboys could have an interesting decision to make if Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty is available when Dallas picks in Round 1.

Colorado football coach Deion Sanders got candid about the rumors linking him to the Dallas Cowboys and other NFL jobs.

In a recent 2025 NFL mock draft, the Jacksonville Jaguars chose to address the receiver position with the fifth overall selection. Josh Edwards of CBS Sports had the Jaguars selecting Arizona wide receiver Tetairao McMillan in his most recent mock draft.

Several NFL mock draft projections for Arizona Cardinals currently have team addressing a big defensive need in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft.

Dallas needs to hit on its first-round pick after striking out the last two seasons, especially with the limited action the team has in free agency. MORE: Cowboys projected to rea