Cowboys set forth a 2025 draft which get many fans amazed as top people and agendas are omitted in the draft

Cowboys set forth a 2025 draft which get many fans amazed as top people and agendas are omitted in the draft

The Dallas Cowboys easily have one of the worst running attacks in the NFL. Through six games the Cowboys have totaled 463 yards for a team average of 3.5 yards per attempt.

Rico Dowdle leads the team in rushing, but as a talent, he’s “fine.” Ezekiel Elliott doesn’t have the same explosiveness he once had and has struggled to succeed in his second stint with the team.

Deuce Vaughn, who many expected to provide Dallas with an explosive change of pace runner, has been outrushed by Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb. Perhaps this was all predictable.

The Cowboys were supposed to draft a running back, but they boldly ignored the advice and did not draft a running back. Dallas can’t longer overlook the need for a runner, as the position needs new blood and a fresh start.

A new darling prospect has emerged as the college football season has progressed.

Ashton Jeanty from Boise State has exploded on the scene and is challenging for the Heisman Award. The junior from Jacksonville, FL, has totaled 1,247 yards in six games with 17 rushing touchdowns. Jeanty has thrust himself to the head of the running back class, and Cowboys fans have already started the campaign to bring him to Dallas. Not so fast.

If Jeanty is as good as advertised, he’ll likely have many suitors, and the Cowboys may not be in range to draft him. Think back to Bijan Robinson.

Through the many edited images of Robinson in a Cowboys uniform and online debates of positional value, fans overlooked who else had Robinson in their sights. Before spending months fawning over a prospect and getting hopes up, considering alternative options is a good idea. Here are three running backs to watch from now and throughout the draft season.

Devin Neal

Devin Neal has been on the radar for over a year.

Last season, Neal exploded for the Jayhawks. He ran for 1,280 yards and 16 touchdowns. Neal has been overshadowed by the struggles of Kansas, who have fallen to a 1-5 record.

The Jayhawks’ defense has allowed 30 points per game over their five losses, taking Neal out of the game plan and reducing his impact in games. Furthermore, Neal has also taken a backseat to other running backs in the Big 12, such as Ollie Gordon and D.J. Giddens.

The senior has good size at 5’11”, 215 lbs. Neal is a dynamic runner with long speed and an ideal fit as an outside zone runner with just enough toughness to run between the tackles. Neal is also a reliable pass catcher who has the willingness to block oncoming blitzes.