As the cool Pacific breeze rolls off Mandalay Beach into Oxnard, the countdown to Dallas Cowboys training camp signals the arrival of a new battle. Much like the grueling siege on the beaches of Troy, the upcoming weeks will transform the practice fields into a theater of war where hungry longshots and seasoned veterans clash in fierce, unforgiving roster battles. Every depth-chart skirmish is driven by tactical deception, where coaching staffs look to unveil their own Trojan Horse surprises, whether
through a hidden-gem player or an unexpected battlefield wrinkle drawn up from their new young general.
With 90 soldiers descending on the practice fields, keeping track of every fresh face can be a little difficult. That is why we have broken down the entire roster by the numbers, literally, to provide you with an ultimate cheat sheet for every single player running around this summer. From elite cornerstone pillars to the fiery undrafted rookies clawing for a spot on the practice squad, here is one thing you should know about every Cowboys’ player as the pads go on and the battles begin.
0 DeMarvion Overshown, LB – Entering a crucial contract year, the highly talented linebacker is moving to the middle linebacker position, where he will try to secure a breakout season and take over the green-dot defensive headset duties.
1 P.J. Locke, S – The newly acquired free agent safety enters camp as a safe bet to make the roster due to his ability to play in the slot and his familiarity with the scheme of defensive coordinator Christian Parker.
2 Cobie Durant, CB – After a strong spring following his transition to Dallas, the bargain free-agency addition will look to dictate the cornerback hierarchy by showcasing his versatility in the slot or on the outside.
3 George Pickens, WR – Now officially playing on the franchise tag, the explosive target arrives at camp looking to show his worth as he once again enters a contract year.
4 Dak Prescott, QB – The franchise quarterback enters camp focusing on establishing more chemistry with his wide receivers and building realistic championship momentum.
5 Bryan Anger, P – The veteran punter returns to camp occupying a highly secure roster spot as the undisputed anchor of the special teams unit.
6 Camden Brown, WR – The undrafted free agent wide receiver faces an uphill battle in camp as he competes for one of the final spots at the bottom of a crowded depth chart.
6 Donovan Ezeiruaku, OLB – The sophomore pass rusher enters camp looking to secure a major role in the defensive line rotation after a highly encouraging rookie season.
7 Rashan Gary, OLB – The veteran edge defender brings proven run-stopping experience to the roster and will use camp to anchor the frontline of the defense.
9 KaVontae Turpin, WR – The explosive receiver is locked into camp as a core special teams return asset while aiming to expand his value as an offensive weapon.
10 Joe Milton III, QB – The developmental quarterback enters camp looking to showcase his arm strength while also improving his accuracy to solidify his standing as a potential backup option.
11 Marquez Valdes-Scantling, WR – The veteran free-agent addition arrives at camp looking to secure employment by leveraging his rare combination of size, speed, and Super Bowl experience.
13 Caleb Downs, DB – The highly touted first-round rookie enters his initial NFL training camp with big expectations as he pushes for immediate starting reps at both safety and nickel cornerback.
14 Markquese Bell, S – After transitioning back to his natural safety position, the versatile defender enters a crowded training camp battle hoping to lock down one of the final safety spots on the roster.
15 Tyler Johnson, WR – The experienced depth signing faces an uphill battle in camp and must maximize every preseason rep to separate himself from the younger pass catchers on the roster bubble.
15 Derion Kendrick, CB – Bringing valuable starting experience from his previous team, the young veteran defensive back will need to make a splash if he expects to stick around come September.
16 Sam Howell, QB – Locked into an intense backup quarterback battle, the former starter aims to use camp to outperform his younger counterpart and officially claim the undisputed second-string job.
17 Brandon Aubrey, K – The elite undisputed kicking ace reports to camp a richer man as he continues to see what kind of new records his historic leg can break this upcoming season.
17 Jaden Smith, WR – Standing at a towering six-foot-six, the former undrafted free agent enters camp as an intriguing wildcard who will try to translate his massive physical frame into a regular-season role.
18 Jordan Hudson, WR – Signed as an undrafted free agent after a productive collegiate career at SMU, the local rookie receiver will try to impress coaches on special teams to sneak onto the final 53-man roster.
19 Ryan Flournoy, WR – The third-year wide receiver enters camp with high hopes and an expanded role as he aims to leverage his athletic upside to secure the WR3 spot in the offense.
20 Malik Davis, RB – After changing his number to match his college days at Florida, the often-forgotten running back reports to camp needing a dominant summer to secure his spot in a crowded backfield.
21 Caelen Carson, CB – Preparing to work under his third defensive coordinator in three years, the cornerback faces a crucial camp as he attempts to overcome past injury concerns and cement his role in the new system.
23 Jaydon Blue, RB – Following a quiet rookie season where he lost favor with the previous staff, the lightning-fast running back enters camp determined to prove his maturity and emerge as a dynamic big-play threat.
24 Malik Hooker, S – Reverting to his legendary college number this offseason, the seasoned veteran safety enters camp looking to provide a calming presence and reliable depth in a retooled defensive backfield.
25 Trikweze Bridges, CB – Bringing immense raw size and length to the secondary, the young cornerback will look to showcase his perimeter coverage versatility to impress the new defensive coaching staff.
26 DaRon Bland, CB – Coming off an injury-plagued season that landed him on injured reserve, the star cornerback returns to camp fully healthy and motivated to regain his status as an elite takeaway artist.
27 Reddy Steward, CB – Armed with extensive playing experience and multiple starts from last year’s chaotic season, the tough defender enters camp fighting to retain his roster spot in a brand new scheme.
28 Shavon Revel Jr., CB – Slotted into a new jersey number for his sophomore season, the highly confident young cornerback enters camp looking to take a major step forward and put past injuries behind him.
29 Devin Moore, CB – The incoming rookie defensive back arrives at his first NFL training camp eager to debunk the injury-prone label and push for immediate rotational reps on the outside.
30 Israel Abanikanda, RB – The newly acquired running back joins a wide-open roster battle in the backfield where his explosive straight-line speed could help him earn one of the final RB roster spots.
31 Josh Butler, CB – Operating at the deep bottom of a heavily loaded cornerback depth chart, the reserve defender faces a high-stakes training camp where standout special teams play is mandatory to survive roster cuts.
32 Julius Wood, S – The hard-hitting safety faces a challenging roster battle this summer as his downhill, linebacker-like skill set struggles to align with the two-high safety coverage preferences of the new defensive staff.
33 Javonte Williams, RB – Entering camp as the clear-cut headline option in the backfield, the powerful starting running back remains the anchor of the offense’s physical rushing attack.
34 Jalen Thompson, S – Coming in as a highly anticipated defensive addition, the versatile safety enters camp practically locked into a starting role, creating a more dynamic safety group.
35 Marist Liufau, OLB – The athletic young defender heads into camp looking to make a major developmental leap as he seeks out a new role under the new management.
37 Phil Mafah, RB – Boasting an impressive physical frame, the sophomore running back serves as a direct stylistic backup to the starter and will look to command heavy backup snaps with a dominant summer.
38 Alijah Clark, S – Building on a highly encouraging rookie season that showcased his premium utility on special teams, the young defensive back enters camp eager to push for rotational snaps.
39 Ameer Speed, CB – The lengthy defensive back returns to camp needing to deliver standout performances on special teams to survive cuts in an incredibly crowded cornerback room.
40 Hunter Luepke, FB – Safe from any threat of roster cuts due to his rare position, the reliable fullback provides unmatched versatility as a short-yardage blocker and special teams asset.
42 Curtis Robinson, LB – Armed with critical past experience in Christian Parker’s defensive environment, the veteran linebacker carries a sneaky advantage into the battle for the final depth spots on the roster.
43 Dominic Richardson, RB – The physical undrafted rookie enters training camp looking to lean heavily on his downhill toughness and reliable pass-blocking traits to battle his way onto the practice squad.
44 Trent Sieg, LS – The veteran long snapper enters camp with absolutely zero roster pressure, remaining entirely secure in his long-held job anchoring the operations of the special teams unit.
45 Justin Barron, LB – The former college safety relies on his football IQ and past experience as a preseason defensive communicator to secure a roster spot.
46 Michael Trigg, TE – The physically gifted pass catcher enters camp aiming to refine his route running and blocking consistency to lock down a versatile depth role in the tight end rotation.
47 Langston Patterson, LB – The high-motor linebacker arrives at camp needing to dominate on special teams coverage units to separate himself in a highly competitive battle for the final roster spots.
48 Zion Childress, S – Bringing excellent downhill closing speed to the secondary, the young defensive back will try to earn his roster safety by proving his diagnostic instincts in coverage.
49 DJ Rogers, TE – The athletic young tight end faces an uphill battle in camp and must maximize his limited targets to push the veterans ahead of him on the depth chart.
49 Charles Snowden, OLB – Leveraging his massive frame and rare length on the edge, the towering defender enters camp determined to claim a rotational pass-rushing role.
50 Shemar James, LB – Fully recovered from past injury setbacks, the instinctive linebacker reports to camp ready to showcase his sideline-to-sideline speed and secure a primary role in the defense.
51 Nick Leverett, OL – The versatile interior offensive lineman enters camp locked into a crucial depth battle where his ability to play both guard and center provides a glimmer of hope.
52 Tyler Booker, OL – The powerful rookie blocker arrives at his second training camp eager to build on a promising rookie campaign and take a step towards dominance this season.
53 James Houston, OLB – A surprise performer during last year’s training camp, his explosive first step and high energy keep the light on for holding on to a roster spot again this season.
53 Dee Winters, LB – Coming off a breakout season with the 49ers, the linebacker enters camp with strong momentum to capture a starting spot.
54 Sam Williams, OLB – Returning to action with a fully repaired knee, the explosive edge defender will use camp to regain his patented speed-to-power rush and try to establish himself as a part of the rotation.
55 Jaishawn Barham, LB – The highly aggressive incoming rookie linebacker looks to use his physical blitzing style and downhill toughness to make a statement any way he can.
56 Cooper Beebe, C – The physical young blocker enters camp with a chance to take that next step, while quietly shoring up the middle of the offensive line.
57 Malachi Lawrence, OLB – The explosive edge defender reports to camp hoping to build on his splash-making college career and prove why he was deserving of a first-round pick.
58 Isaiah Land, OLB – Transitioning to a hybrid role, the hyper-athletic defender enters a crucial camp where showcasing consistent edge-setting strength will determine if he’s worthy of a spot inside the locker room.
59 DJ Withers, DT – The massive interior defender enters camp focused on gap-plugging power to make his case for a spot as a primary run-stopping defensive tackle.
60 Tyler Guyton, LT – The highly athletic young tackle heads into camp carrying massive expectations as he hopes to turn a corner and lock down the starting left tackle job for the upcoming season.
64 DJ Wingfield, OL – The versatile undrafted rookie arrives at camp looking to display multi-position flexibility along the interior front to earn a spot on the practice squad.
65 Ajani Cornelius, OT – A stash from a year ago, the second-year lineman will look to put his name in the hat as a potential candidate for a swing-tackle depth role.
66 T.J. Bass, G – Armed with valuable starting experience from past injury replacements, the powerful guard enters camp as the top depth option on the interior offensive line.
67 Drew Shelton, OT – The team’s only offensive draft pick within the top 200 players this year, he enters his first camp needing to show improved play strength and fight for his place on the depth chart.
68 Chris Glaser, G – The journeyman interior lineman faces an uphill training camp battle where he must completely outperform the younger draft picks to survive late summer cuts.
70 Nate Thomas, OT – Possessing massive size and natural length on the perimeter, the young tackle reports to camp breathing down Guyton’s neck in a potential roster battle to protect Prescott’s blindside.
73 Tyler Smith, OG – The dominant cornerstone blocker enters camp as one of the league’s best interior maulers with an asterisk to move outside in case of an emergency.
75 Shiyazh Pete, OL – The undrafted rookie free agent arrives at training camp hoping to showcase his nimbleness and assignment discipline to push for a developmental spot on the practice squad.
77 Trevor Keegan, G – The physical former fifth-round draft pick enters camp looking to leverage his past pro experience to secure the principal backup enforcer role on the interior offensive line.
78 Terence Steele, OT – The veteran right tackle reports to camp highly secure in his starting position thanks to a reworked deal, but still has a lot to prove as he hopes to right some past wrongs.
79 Marcellus Johnson, OT – Facing a steep uphill battle in a heavily crowded blocking room, the young tackle enters camp aiming to make enough splash plays to capture a developmental practice squad role.
80 Traeshon Holden, WR – After spending a productive developmental season on the practice squad, the big-bodied wide receiver returns to camp determined to fend off new competition and claim a final WR spot.
81 Jonathan Mingo, WR – Entering the last year of his rookie deal, the once highly coveted pass catcher will have one last gasp to show refined route running to steal a spot in the wide receiver rotation.
83 Anthony Smith, WR – The rookie seventh-round draft choice brings a dangerous blend of size and speed to camp but must demonstrate improved hands and sharper routes if he is to earn a roster spot.
84 Denzel Mims, WR – Recently signed out of the UFL after a productive spring, the former second-round NFL draft pick arrives at camp aiming to use his size and speed to resurrect his pro career.
85 Princeton Fant, TE – Back for another highly competitive summer, the versatile tight end must demonstrate dominant special teams value to avoid being pushed off the roster by younger prospects.
86 Luke Schoonmaker, TE – Entering the final year of his rookie deal, the former second-rounder reports to camp fighting for a more prominent role in a high-usage tight end scheme from last season’s coaching change.
87 Jake Ferguson, TE – The established star tight end heads into camp as the undisputed primary target in the room, focusing his summer on fine-tuning his chemistry with the quarterback.
88 CeeDee Lamb, WR – The elite cornerstone wide receiver enters training camp fully locked in as the focal point of the passing attack as he looks to re-establish himself as the undisputed alpha.
89 Brevyn Spann-Ford, TE – The towering blocking specialist enters training camp carrying a highly secure status as the designated inline blocker of the tight end rotation.
90 Tyrus Wheat, OLB – The heavy edge-rushing linebacker returns to the team looking to translate his past defensive snaps into a permanent, useful rotational role under the new management.
91 Otito Ogbonnia, DT – The massive interior defender reports to camp fully secure in his defensive line standing and focused on anchoring the frontline defense against the run.
92 Quinnen Williams, DT – Last year’s surprise defensive add, the superstar defensive tackle arrives at camp as the absolute premier focal point and destructive anchor of the team’s reshaped interior defensive front.
93 Jay Toia, DT – The powerful second-year nose tackle enters training camp looking to use his gap-plugging size to secure immediate rotational reps on the inside.
94 Kelvin Gilliam, DT – Operating on the deep bottom of a heavily loaded defensive tackle depth chart, the young defender faces an intense summer battle where flash plays are mandatory to survive cuts.
95 Tommy Dunn, DT – The incoming undrafted rookie interior lineman arrives at camp aiming to quickly adapt and impress the new coaching staff with his raw upper-body power.
96 Adedayo Odeleye, DT – The international pathway defensive lineman returns to camp determined to showcase improved pass-rushing skills to secure a developmental role on the practice squad.
97 Kenny Clark, DT – The veteran frontline star enters camp as a centerpiece of the defense, focusing his summer on building immediate chemistry with his new interior teammates.
98 Jonathan Bullard, DT – The experienced veteran depth signing brings crucial versatility to camp as he fights to secure a permanent depth role in a heavily crowded rotation.
99 LT Overton, DE – The highly versatile young edge defender reports to training camp looking to use his length and play strength to quickly capture the attention of the new defensive staff.
With this 0 to 99 numerical blueprint in hand, you are fully equipped to keep tabs on all your pet cats and any new favs that catch your eye. The road to the playoffs starts in Oxnard, so it’s time to lock in and keep your eyes on these early discoveries as we get one step closer to the thrilling ride of the regular season.
