Dallas Cowboys Draft Classes from 2003
April 23-25, 2026 (Schottenheimer)
Round 1 (#11): Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
Round 1 (#23): Malachi Lawrence, ED, UCF
Round 3 (#92): Jaishawn Barham, LB, Michigan
Round 4 (#112): Drew Shelton, OT, Penn State
Round 4 (#114): Devin Moore, CB, Florida
Round 4 (#137): LT Overton, ED, Alabama
Round 7 (#218): Anthony Smith, WR, East Carolina
April 24-26, 2025 (Schottenheimer)
Round 1 (#12): Tyler Booker, OG, Alabama
Round 2 (#44): Donavan Ezeiruaku, DE, Boston College
Round 3 (#76): Shavon Revel Jr., CB, East Carolina
Round 5 (#149): Jaydon Blue, RB, Texas
Round 5 (#152): Shemar James, LB, Florida
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Round 7 (#217): Jay Toi
Round 7 (#239): Phil Mafa, RB, Clemson
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April 25-27, 2024 (McCarthy)
Round 1 (#29): Tyler Guyton, OT, Oklahoma
Round 2 (#56): Marshawn Kneeland, DE, Western Michigan
Round 3 (#73): Cooper Beebe, OL, Kansas State
Round 3 (#87): Marist Liufau, LB, Notre Dame
Round 5 (#174): Caelen Carson, CB, Wake Forest
Round 6 (#216): Ryan Flournoy, WR, Southeast Missouri State
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Round 7 (#244): Justin Rogers, DT, Auburn
April 27-29, 2023 (McCarthy)
Round 1 (#26): Mazi Smith, DT, Michigan
Round 2 (#58): Luke Schoonmaker, TE, Michigan
Round 3 (#90): DeMarvion Overshown, LB, Texas
Round 4 (#129): Viliami Fehoko, EDGE | San Jose State
Round 6 (#178): Eric Scott Jr., CB, Southern Miss
Round 6 (#212): Deuce Vaughn, RB, Kansas Sta
Round 7 (#244): Jalen Brooks, WR, South Carolina
April 28-30, 2022 (McCarthy)
Round 1 (#24): Tyler Smith, OT, Tulsa
Round 2 (#56): Sam Williams, DE, Ole Miss
Round 3 (#88): Jalen Tolbert, WR, South Alabama
Round 4 (#129): Jake Ferguson, TE, Wisconsin
Round 5 (#155): Matt Waletzko, OT, North Dakota
Round 5 (#167): DaRon Bland, CB, Fresno State
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Round 5 (#178): John Ridgeway, DT, Arkans
Round 6 (#193): Devin Harper, LB, Oklahoma
April 29-31, 2021 (McCarthy)
Round 1 (#12): Micah Parsons, LB, Penn State
Round 2 (#44): Kelvin Joseph, CB, Kentucky
Round 3 (#75): Osa Odighizuwa, DT, UCLA
Round 3 (#84): Chauncey Golston, DE, Iowa
Round 3 (#99): Nashon Wright, CB, Oregon State
Round 4 (#115): Jabril Cox, LB, LSU
Round 4 (#138): Josh Ball, OT, Marshall
Round 5 (#179): Simi Fehoko, WR, Stanford
Round 6 (#192): Quinton Bohanna, NT, Kentucky
Round 6 (#227): Israel Mukuamu, S, South Carolina
Round 7 (#238): Matt Farniok, OG, Nebraska
April 23-25, 2020 (McCarthy)
Round 1 (#17): CeeDee Lamb, WR, Oklahoma
Round 2 (#51): Trevon Diggs, CB, Alabama
Round 3 (#82): Neville Gallimore, DT, Oklahoma
Round 4 (#123): Reggie Robinson II, CB, Tulsa
Round 4 (#146): Tyler Biadasz, C, Wisconsin
Round 5 (#179): Bradlee Anae, DE, Utah
Round 7 (#231): Ben DiNucci, QB, James Madison
April 26-28, 2019 (Garrett)
Round 2 (#58): Trysten Hill, DT, UCF
Round 3 (#90): Connor McGovern, OG, Penn State
Round 4 (#128) Tony Pollard, RB, Memphis
Round 5 (#158): Michael Jackson, CB, Miami
Round 5 (#165): Joe Jackson, DE, Miami
Round 6 (#213): Donovan Wilson, SS, Texas A&M
Round 7 (#218): Mike Weber, RB, Ohio State
Round 7 (#241): Jalen Jelks, DE, Oregon
April 26-28, 2018 (Garrett)
Round 1 (#19): Leighton Vander Esch, LB, Boise State (MWC)
Round 2 (#50): Connon Williams, OG, Texas (BIG 12)
Round 3 (#81): Michael Gallup, WR, Colorado State (MWC)
Round 4 (#116): Dorance Armstrong, DE, Kansas (BIG 12)
Round 4 (#137): Dalton Schultz, TE, Stanford (PAC 12)
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Round 7 (#236): Bo Scarbroug
April 27-29, 2017 (Garrett)
Round 1 (#28): Taco Charlton, DE, Michigan (BIG 10)
Round 2 (#60): Chidobe Awuzie, CB, Colorado (PAC 12)
Round 3 (#92): Jourdan Lewis, CB, Michigan (BIG 10)
Round 4 (#133): Ryan Switzer, WR, North Carolina (ACC)
Round 6 (#191): Xavier Woods, S, Louisian
Round 6 (#216): Marquez White, CB, Florida State (ACC)
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Round 7 (#239): Noah Brow
Round 7 (#246): Jordan Ca
April 28-20, 2016 (Garrett)
Round 1 (#4): Ezekiel Elliott, RB, Ohio State (BIG 10)
Round 2 (#34): Jaylon Smith, LB, Notre Dame (INDEPENDENT)
Round 3 (#67): Maliek Collins, DT, Nebraska (BIG 10)
Round 4 (#101): Charles Tapper, DE, Oklahoma (BIG 12)
Round 4 (#135): Dak Prescott, QB, Mississippi State (SEC)
Round 6 (#189): Antho
Round 6 (#212): Kavon Frazie
Round 6 (#216): Darius Jackson, RB, Eastern M
Round 6 (#217): Rico Gathers, TE, Baylor (BI
April 30-May 2, 2015 (Garrett)
Round 1 (#27): Byron Jones, CB, UConn (AAC)
Round 2 (#60): Randy Gregory, DE, Nebraska (BIG 10)
Round 3 (#91): Chaz Green, OT, Florida (SEC)
Round 4 (#127): Damien Wilson, LB, Minnesota (BIG 10)
Round 5 (#163): Ryan Russell, DE, Purdue (BI
Round 7 (#236): Mark Nzeocha, LB, Wyoming (MWC)
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Round 7 (#246): Geoff
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May 8-10, 2014 (Garrett)
1st Round (#16): Zack Martin, OL, Notre Dame (INDEPENDENT)
2nd Round (#34): Demarcus Lawrence, DE, Boise State (MWC)
4th Round (#119): Anthony Hitchens, OLB, Iowa (BIG 10)
5th Round (#146): Devin Street, WR, Pittsburgh (ACC)
7th Round (#23
7th Round (#238): Will
7th Round (#248c): Ahmad Dixo
7th Round (#251c): Ken Bishop, DT
7th Round (#254c): Terrance Mitchell, CB, Orego
April 25-27, 2013 (Garrett)
Round 1 (31): Travis Frederick, C, Wisconsin (BIG 10)
Round 2 (47): Gavin Escobar, TE, San Diego State (MWC)
Round 3 (74): Terrance Williams, WR, Baylor (BIG 12)
Round 3 (80): J.J. Wilcox, S, Georgia Southern (SUN Belt)
Round 4 (114): B.W. Webb, CB, William & Mary (CAA)
Round 5 (151): Joseph Ran
Round 6 (185): DeVonte Hol
April 27-29, 2012 (Garrett)
Round 1 (6): Morris Claiborne, CB, LSU (SEC)
Round 3 (81): Tyrone Crawford, DE, Boise State (MWC)
Round 4 (113): Kyle Wilber, OLB, Wake Forest (ACC)
Round 4 (135): Matt Johnson, S, Eastern Washington (BIG Sky)
Round 5 (152): Danny Coal
Round 6 (186): James Hannah, TE, Oklah
Round 7 (222): Caleb McSurdy, LB, Montana (BI
April 28-30, 2011 (Garrett)
Round 1 (9): Tryon Smith, OT, USC (PAC 12)
Round 2 (40): Bruce Carter, LB, North Carolina (ACC)
Round 3 (71): DeMarco Murray, RB, Oklahoma (BIG 12)
Round 4 (110): David Arkin, OG, Missouri St (MVC)
Round 5 (143): Josh Thomas, CB, Buffalo (MAC
Round 6 (176): Dwayne Harris, WR, East Carolina (AAC)
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April 22-24, 2010 (Phillips)
Round 1 (24): Dez Bryant, WR, Oklahoma State
Round 2 (56): Sean Lee, LB, Penn State
Round 4 (126): Akwasi Owusu-Ansah, S, IUP
Round 6 (179): Sam Young, OT, Notre Dame
Round 6 (196): Jamar Wall, CD, Texas Tech
Round 7 (234): Sean Lissemore, DE, William&Mary
April 25-26, 2009 (Phillips)
Round 3 (69): Jason Williams, LB, Western Illinois
Round 3 (75): Robert Brewster, OT, Ball State
Round 4 (101): Stephen McGee, QB, Texas A&M
Round 4 (110): Victor Butler, LB, Oregon State
Round 4 (120): Brandon Williams, LB, Texas Tech
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Round 5 (166): Michael Ham
Round 5 (172): David Buehler, K, USC
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Round 6 (208): John Phillips
Round 7 (227): Mike Mickens, DB, Cincinnati
Round 7 (22
April 27-28, 2008 (Phillips)
Round 1 (22): Felix Jones, RB, Arkansas
Round 1 (25): Mike Jenkins, CB, South Florida
Round 2 (61): Martellus Bennett, Texas A&M
Round 4 (123): Tashard Choice, RB, Georgia Tech
Round 5 (143): Orlando Scandrick, CB, Boise State
Round 6 (167): Erik Walden, DE, Middle Tennessee State
April 28-29, 2007 (Phillips)
Round 1 (26): Anthony Spencer, DE, Purdue
Round 3 (67): James Marten, OT, Boston College
Round 4 (103): Isaiah Stanback, WR, Washington
Round 4 (122): Doug Free, OT, Northern Illinois
Round 6 (178): Nick Folk, K, Arizona
Round 6 (195): Deon Anderson, FB, Connecticut
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Round 7 (237): Alan Bal
April 29-30, 2006 (Parcells)
Round 1 (18): Bobby Carpenter, LB, Ohio State
Round 2 (53): Anthony Fasano, TE, Notre Dame
Round 3 (92): Jason Hatcher, DE, Grambling State
Round 4 (125): Skyler Green, WR, LSU
Round 5 (138): Pat Watkins, FS, Florida State
Round 6 (182): Montavious Stanley, DT, Louisvi
Round 7 (211): Pat McQuistan, OT, Weber State
Round 7 (2
April 23-24, 2005 (Parcells)
Round 1 (11): Demarcus Ware, DE, Troy
Round 1 (20): Marcus Spears, DE, LSU
Round 2 (42): Kevin Burnett, LB, Tennessee
Round 3 (–): Drew Henson, QB, Michigan via/Houston trade
Round 4 (109): Marion Barber III, RB, Minnesota
Round 4 (132): Chris
Round 6 (208): Justin Beriault, S, Ball State
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Round 7 (224): Jay R
April 24-25, 2004 (Parcells)
Round 2 (43): Julius Jones, RB, Notre Dame
Round 2 (52): Jacob Rogers, OT, USC
Round 3 (83): Stephen Peterman, OG, LSU
Round 4 (121): Bruce Thornton, CB, Georgia
Round 5 (144): Sean Ryan, TE, Boston College
Round 7 (205): Nathan Jones, CB, Rutgers
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Round 7 (23
April 26-27, 2003 (Parcells)
Round 1 (5): Terence Newman, CB, Kansas State
Round 2 (38): Al Johnson, C, Wisconsin
Round 3 (69): Jason Witten, TE, Tennessee
Round 4 (103): Bradie James, LB, LSU
Round 6 (178): B.J. Tucker, DB, Wisconsin
Round 6 (186): Zuriel Smith, WR, Hamp
Round 7 (219): Justin Bates, G, Colorado
To see the press conference from the team's top draft pick from the newest 2026 class, watch the below.
Key Takeaways: Dallas Cowboys Draft Classes (2003–2026)
Foundational All-Pros: This era produced some of the greatest players in franchise history, highlighted by home-run first-round picks like future Hall of Fame pass rusher DeMarcus Ware (2005), legendary tight end Jason Witten (2003), and foundational multi-time All-Pros Tyron Smith (2011) and Zack Martin (2014).
Day-Three Draft Steals: The Cowboys' scouting department established a reputation for finding elite value late in the draft, famously selecting starting quarterback Dak Prescott in the 4th round (2016), elite cornerback DaRon Bland in the 5th round (2022), and starting safety Donovan Wilson in the 6th round (2019).
Building the Offensive Line: Dallas consistently prioritized building through the trenches during this stretch, utilizing first-round draft capital to anchor their offensive line with premier talents like Travis Frederick (2013), Zack Martin (2014), Tyler Smith (2022), and Tyler Guyton (2024).
Recent Aggressive Trades: Roster building shifted gears in the mid-2020s under the front office's latest blueprints, featuring massive draft-day trade-ups to secure premier defensive alphas like first-round safety Caleb Downs in 2026.
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