Despite this, the last time the Cowboys drafted a safety higher than the sixth round was Byron Jones in the first round of the 2015 draft. Jones was originally a cornerback before converting to safety his rookie season and then eventually back to cornerback.

The 2025 NFL draft is just around the corner, and it's shaping up to be a thrilling first round given the top talent in this class. For the third straight year, the Chicago Bears will be selecting in the Top 10, and there are no shortage of options.

Former Cowboys head coach Jimmy Johnson held a two-word roster-building philosophy: speed kills. His old boss and current Dallas owner/general manager, Jerry Jones, should embrace that approach. Golden took the silver at the combine with the second-fastest 40-yard dash time (4.29). The Cowboys require a WR2 boost regardless.