Cowboys draft: Day 3 picks could be the difference between success or failure

The Dallas Cowboys have been a little more aggressive this year in free agency than they were a year ago. Although they added a number of free agent additions, they will still rely heavily on the 2025 NFL Draft to upgrade their roster.

After the trade for Jonathan Mingo, the addition of compensatory picks, and the two trades for CB Kaiir Elam and LB Kenneth Murray, the Cowboys currently hold a total of 10 draft picks in this year's draft. Having 10 selections in this year's draft sounds pretty good, but unfortunately seven of those picks are on Day 3.

Barring a trade, the Cowboys only have three picks in the top 100 (12, 44, 76) and then have to wait out the entire fourth round until they are…