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Cowboys 2025 UDFA Class: Meet the Roster Underdogs Fighting for a Spot

Not being drafted doesn't mean you're not ready. For a handful of young players on the Cowboys’ 90-man roster, going undrafted just made the dream feel more urgent — more personal.

Take Alijah Clark, a cornerback from Rutgers who tore his ACL just 15 months ago. Most teams scratched him off their boards. But in Oxnard, he’s locking down red zone drills like he belongs. “The knee’s not the story anymore,” one assistant coach said. “It’s his instincts.”

Then there’s Justin Barron, the Virginia safety who never missed a snap in his senior year. Undrafted, yes. Undeterred? Absolutely not. “He talks like a vet, hits like one too,” said a special teams coach after minicamp.
Nathan Thomas, an offensive lineman from Louisiana, wasn’t flashy enough for the Combine. He barely made it on draft boards. But here, he’s already drawing praise for his finish and footwork. “He’s got a bigger heart than frame,” joked his position coach.
They didn’t walk the red carpet in Detroit. They didn’t get the calls on Day 1, 2 or 3. But they still showed up — hungry, humble, and hell-bent on making the most of every rep. For Cowboys fans looking for the next undrafted gem, the 2025 class might be hiding more than one.

NFL Trade Rumors Heat Up as Multiple Teams Target Packers’ Romeo Doubs
Green Bay, September 17, 2025 Romeo Doubs, the Green Bay Packers’ talented wide receiver, has emerged as a hot trade target, with multiple teams eyeing the fourth-round pick as the 2025 season unfolds. With the Packers’ receiver room stacked and a looming free agency for Doubs next offseason, a blockbuster deal could be on the horizon. The Los Angeles Chargers lead the chase, seeking a playmaker to ignite their offense around Justin Herbert. Despite adding Keenan Allen and drafting KeAndre Lambert-Smith and Tre Harris, the Chargers need a deep threat like Doubs. However, Green Bay’s immediate needs, with Jayden Reed sidelined by a collarbone injury from the Commanders game, delay any imminent trade. The Dallas Cowboys are also in the mix, hungry for a reliable third receiver behind CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens. After trading Micah Parsons, Dallas may sacrifice draft capital to bolster Dak Prescott’s arsenal, as Jalen Tolbert’s inconsistency raises concerns for their postseason push. The Kansas City Chiefs, reeling from an 0-2 start and missing Xavier Worthy (shoulder) and Rashee Rice (suspension), see Doubs as a spark for Patrick Mahomes’ offense. While Tyquan Thornton has shown flashes, Doubs could restore confidence and prevent a dreaded 0-3 hole. The Washington Commanders, fresh off a 27-18 loss to Green Bay, are hunting for receiver help to complement Terry McLaurin, who’s struggled since his extension. With Deebo Samuel, Luke McCaffrey, and Jaylin Lane, Doubs could add separation to their aerial attack. With Christian Watson’s recent $13.25 million extension and rookies Matthew Golden and Savion Williams poised as Green Bay’s future, trading Doubs for draft picks makes sense. As the Packers (2-0) prepare for the Browns, the trade buzz grows—will a suitor land the dynamic receiver before the deadline?