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The Washington Commanders, New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles are all proficient drafting teams. Their ability to add impactful rookies is one of the reasons the Dallas Cowboys have fallen to No. 3 in the NFC East and a major factor why many analysts have the Cowboys outside the playoff picture in 2025.
The Cowboys made a safe, albeit unspectacular, pick when they drafted Tyler Booker with the No. 12 pick. It’s an abnormally high place to select an interior offensive lineman and a selection the rest of the division probably isn’t losing sleep over.
While Dallas went safe in the first round, their division rivals went aggressive. New York drafted two players in the first round, selecting Abdul Carter from Penn State with the third overall pick and then adding Jaxson Dart with the 25th pick later in the round.
The Commanders followed the Cowboys’ lead and went offensive line with tackle Josh Conerly from Oregon. They understand protecting their best weapon, QB Jayden Daniels, is their best chance at continued success and drafted accordingly. Meanwhile the Eagles added to their already stacked defense by picking up Jihaad Campbell with the 31st pick. Campbell is a great prospect with decent value late in the draft and figures into the starting rotation on Day 1.
All of the players selected in the first-round project are cornerstone pieces who are likely to haunt the Cowboys for years to come but one player stands out far above the others as both an elite prospect and a “sure thing.” That’s the Giant’s Carter.
Carter looks like the second coming of Micah Parsons. He’s an unblockable pass rusher who can attack from multiple places in a variety of ways. He’s a player who will be a thorn in the side of Dallas for years to come and someone who makes Tyler Guyton’s development imperative.
The Cowboys put all their eggs in Guyton’s basket this year. The 2024 first rounder out of Oklahoma has a tremendous skill set but is coming off a terrible rookie season. If he can’t make tremendous growth in 2025 the Cowboys will have their work cut out for the foreseeable future.
There’s no telling how any of these players will work out for their respective teams once the dust settles but one thing is for certain: Carter is the real deal and top name on the NFC East draft class in 2025.
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This article originally appeared on Cowboys Wire: Giants' Abdul Carter poses unique threat among dangerous 1st rounders
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The Cowboys made a safe, albeit unspectacular, pick when they drafted Tyler Booker with the No. 12 pick. It’s an abnormally high place to select an interior offensive lineman and a selection the rest of the division probably isn’t losing sleep over.
While Dallas went safe in the first round, their division rivals went aggressive. New York drafted two players in the first round, selecting Abdul Carter from Penn State with the third overall pick and then adding Jaxson Dart with the 25th pick later in the round.
The Commanders followed the Cowboys’ lead and went offensive line with tackle Josh Conerly from Oregon. They understand protecting their best weapon, QB Jayden Daniels, is their best chance at continued success and drafted accordingly. Meanwhile the Eagles added to their already stacked defense by picking up Jihaad Campbell with the 31st pick. Campbell is a great prospect with decent value late in the draft and figures into the starting rotation on Day 1.
All of the players selected in the first-round project are cornerstone pieces who are likely to haunt the Cowboys for years to come but one player stands out far above the others as both an elite prospect and a “sure thing.” That’s the Giant’s Carter.
Carter looks like the second coming of Micah Parsons. He’s an unblockable pass rusher who can attack from multiple places in a variety of ways. He’s a player who will be a thorn in the side of Dallas for years to come and someone who makes Tyler Guyton’s development imperative.
The Cowboys put all their eggs in Guyton’s basket this year. The 2024 first rounder out of Oklahoma has a tremendous skill set but is coming off a terrible rookie season. If he can’t make tremendous growth in 2025 the Cowboys will have their work cut out for the foreseeable future.
There’s no telling how any of these players will work out for their respective teams once the dust settles but one thing is for certain: Carter is the real deal and top name on the NFC East draft class in 2025.
You can follow Reid on X @ReidDHanson and be sure to follow Cowboys Wire on Facebook to join in on the conversation with fellow fans!
This article originally appeared on Cowboys Wire: Giants' Abdul Carter poses unique threat among dangerous 1st rounders
Continue reading...