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Why the Cowboys’ 1st-Round RB Drought Should End in 2025

Summary by Inside The Star
The Cowboys drafted RBs in Round 1 in 1990 (Emmitt Smith, 17th overall, 18,355 yards, three Super Bowls), 2008 (Felix Jones, 22nd, 2,728 career yards), and 2016 (Ezekiel Elliott, 4th, 8,262 yards, three rushing titles). These selections, verified through draft records, reflect the team’s periodic investment in RBs despite league trends. 2025 prospect TreVeyon Henderson (Ohio State) presents a compelling case to break the tradition. The Precedent…
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Inside The Star broke the news in on Friday, April 4, 2025.
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