The Dallas Cowboys have experienced a mostly calm offseason, but that could swiftly alter during the NFL Draft. The Cowboys hold the 12th overall selection and may be receiving inquiries.
The Dallas Cowboys require two significant components to truly elevate their offense. They require a dependable, explosive receiving option to complement CeeDee Lamb and a playmaker in their backfield. K.D. Drummond of USA Today anticipated that the Cowboys would execute this trade with the Detroit Lions to address both requirements:
Cowboys acquire: 28th overall selection and wide receiver Jameson Williams.
Lions acquire: 12th overall selection and 149th overall selection
Williams had a breakout season after recovering from an ACL injury, a PED suspension, and a gambling suspension at the beginning of his career. The Lions might be open to trading him in order to ascend in the draft. He is heading into the last year of his contract, though he has an option for a fifth year. His trade worth is at an all-time high, and the Lions may seek to take advantage.
“Williams, selected as the No. 12 overall pick in 2022, finally figured it out in 2024,” Drummond stated. He achieved his initial 1,000-yard receiving season, catching seven touchdowns from 58 receptions, averaging more than 17 yards per catch. He has flaws, which is why the Lions may consider utilizing him to enhance their draft position. An ACL injury incurred during college sidelined nearly his entire rookie season, and he has faced suspensions for both gambling and performance-enhancing drugs. However, everything prior to his breakout season. He is undoubtedly the significant threat the Cowboys offense desires to position alongside CeeDee Lamb.
Williams would immediately address the Cowboys’ requirement for a receiver, and the 28th selection would be an ideal position to acquire a dynamic running back. Drummond anticipated that the Cowboys would choose Omarion Hampton with the 28th pick.
“Drummond noted, ‘One of the Cowboys’ 30 nationwide visits.'” “A classic old-school bully when he possesses the ball.” He’s a lead running back who consistently stays upright after first contact and possesses the quickness to make significant yardage once he crosses the second line of the defense.
In the past two seasons, Hampton has been the top rusher in the ACC. In the previous season, he achieved more than 2,000 scrimmage yards and scored 17 touchdowns. He has achieved 33 touchdowns over the past two seasons. In the previous season, the Cowboys recorded the sixth-lowest rushing yards in the league. Incorporating Hampton would provide them with an additional asset in the backfield.
This trade would position the Cowboys’ offense for a revitalized season with Dak Prescott returning and fit.