The Dallas Cowboys enter the 2025 NFL draft needing to add some playmakers to their offense to support Dak Prescott.
Many will point to running back as the biggest offensive need for Dallas. The Cowboys signed Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders in free agency. Still, it isn't clear whether either can handle a full workload, let alone replace the production lost by Rico Dowdle's offseason departure.
That said, wide receiver is just as glaring a need for Dallas. The team doesn't have many proven options in its receiving corps outside of CeeDee Lamb. The Cowboys traded for Jonathan Mingo ahead of the 2024 NFL trade deadline, but he hasn't yet found his footing in Dallas.
Meanwhile, KaVontae Turpin is an elite return man and provides Dallas speed and elusiveness at receiver. However, he played just 26.9% of the team's offensive snaps last season. Barring a change in his usage, he will likely continue to be a gadget weapon rather than a true No. 2 receiver.
That's why it's not overly surprising to see the Cowboys favored to pick a receiver with their top selection in the 2025 NFL draft. FanDuel Sportsbook gives Dallas +210 odds of selecting a wide-out 12th overall, good for the shortest odds among listed positions and giving the Cowboys an implied probability of 32.26% to take a receiver.
Which receivers could Dallas target with the 12th pick? Here's what to know about the top receiver prospects in the 2025 NFL draft.
Cowboys NFL draft options: Wide receiver
The Cowboys aren't going to be in range to select Travis Hunter, a two-way threat from Colorado who is widely expected to be selected top-four in the 2025 NFL draft.
That said, there will be plenty of other receiver prospects Dallas could consider with their first selection, whether it's at No. 12 overall or further down the board if the team trades down. Below is a run-down of who they could consider.
Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona
McMillan enjoyed a productive career with the Wildcats, racking up 3,423 yards and 26 ...
