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One of the top wide receiver prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft class is projected to land with the Dallas Cowboys.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan catches a touchdown against the Arizona State Sun Devils. \/ Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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With the\u00a0Dallas Cowboys<\/a>\u00a0mathematically eliminated from the\u00a0NFL\u00a0<\/a>Playoffs, it’s time for the team to look ahead to free agency and the\u00a02025 NFL Draft<\/a>\u00a0where they will have the opportunity to round out the roster.<\/p>\n

Dallas has been mentioned as a potential fit for\u00a0Heisman Trophy runner-up Ashton Jeanty<\/a>, who went to high school in Frisco, and\u00a0Missouri star receiver Luther Burden III<\/a>.<\/p>\n

However, there is another star wide receiver who would serve as a perfect option opposite CeeDee Lamb.<\/p>\n

Yahoo Sports’ Nate Tice and Charles McDonald\u00a0shared their predictions in a new mock draft\u00a0<\/a>which has the Cowboys landing Arizona Wildcats star and Biletnikoff Award runner-up Tetairoa McMillan.<\/p>\n

The massive wide receiver has a skillset that would pair well with Lamb on the outside.<\/p>\n

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Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan catches the ball to make a touchdown during the first quarter against the Houston Cougars. \/ Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

“Dallas Cowboys \u2014 Tetairoa McMillan, wide receiver, Arizona,” the mock draft reads. “This would be a huge get for the Cowboys. McMillan is my easy WR1 in this class and offers true X-receiver upside at the next level. His size (6-foot-5, 212 pounds), catching range, and surprisingly easy bend for such a big receiver gives him matchup-wrecking potential.<\/p>\n

“Pairing McMillan\u2019s ability to win outside with CeeDee Lamb operating from the slot and Dallas would have ideal synergy between two pass-catchers. Ashton Jeanty is exciting, but McMillan would supercharge this offense and passing attack and has the added boost of fitting their personnel, even down to what Dak Prescott likes.”<\/p>\n

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Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan celebrates a touchdown against the Arizona State Sun Devils. \/ Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

This season, McMillan hauled in 84 catches for 1,319 yards and eight touchdowns. It is the second consecutive year for McMillan to surpass the 1,000-yard mark.<\/p>\n

If he lands in Dallas, McMillan will be a welcomed addition to the offense.<\/p>\n

The\u00a02025 NFL Draft\u00a0will be held in Green Bay, Wisconsin, with the first round on Thursday, April 24. Rounds 2 and 3 will be held on Friday, April 25, while the final rounds will play out on Saturday, April 26.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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