The Cowboys’ top five cornerback prospects for the 2025 NFL Draft The Cowboys’ top five cornerback prospects for the 2025 NFL Draft….
The Dallas Cowboys enter the 2025 NFL Draft in a pivotal position. Following an up-and-down 2024 season defined by defensive inconsistencies and injuries in the secondary, the Cowboys know they need to shore up their cornerback depth. With Stephon Gilmore aging, Trevon Diggs returning from injury, and DaRon Bland emerging as a rising star, Dallas still needs to bolster its pass defense if it wants to keep up in the ultra-competitive NFC.
Fortunately for Jerry Jones and the Cowboys’ front office, the 2025 NFL Draft offers a deep and diverse crop of cornerback talent. From shutdown perimeter defenders to sticky slot specialists, there’s no shortage of prospects who could contribute immediately and make Dan Quinn’s (or his successor’s) defense more formidable.
Here’s a comprehensive look at the Cowboys’ top five cornerback prospects for the 2025 NFL Draft — players who not only match their defensive philosophy but also align with the franchise’s long-term vision.
1. Will Johnson – Michigan
Height/Weight: 6’2″, 202 lbs
Projected Round: Top 10
2024 Stats (Junior Season): 39 tackles, 4 INTs, 14 PBUs
Why He Fits Dallas:
Will Johnson is the premier cornerback in the 2025 class. As a true lockdown defender, he combines elite footwork, fluid hips, and high football IQ with ideal size. He’s shown consistent ability to erase an opponent’s WR1, which is exactly what the Cowboys lacked when Diggs went down last season.
Dan Quinn’s scheme — or Mike Zimmer’s, if the coaching staff turns over — demands versatility and toughness from its corners. Johnson thrives in both man and zone coverages and has drawn comparisons to Jalen Ramsey. His long arms and quick reaction time allow him to break up passes with ease, and he has the confidence to handle press coverage against elite wideouts.
Cowboys’ Outlook:
The Cowboys would likely have to trade up into the top 10 to secure Johnson. That may seem like a steep price, but with their Super Bowl window still cracked open and secondary issues glaring, he’s the kind of game-changing talent worth moving up for.
3. Benjamin Morrison – Notre Dame
Height/Weight: 6’0″, 190 lbs
Projected Round: Late First to Early Second
2024 Stats: 41 tackles, 5 INTs, 11 PBUs
Why He Fits Dallas:
Morrison has quietly put together one of the most productive careers among cornerbacks in college football. A consistent performer in Marcus Freeman’s Notre Dame defense, Morrison combines sound fundamentals with exceptional awareness and anticipation.
He’s a cerebral player who reads quarterbacks well, baits them into bad decisions, and knows how to turn defense into offense. Morrison may not have Johnson’s size or Hunter’s flash, but he’s technically sound and rarely out of position — an invaluable asset for a team burned repeatedly by blown coverages in 2024.
Cowboys’ Outlook:
If the Cowboys hold onto a late first-round or early second-round pick, Morrison could be the best value on the board. He has the polish to start early and could rotate with Bland and Diggs to create matchup advantages.
