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.

Schottenheimer provided some insight on his beliefs about building an NFL roster and in the process, he might've dropped a major hint about what the Cowboys' plans are

The Dallas Cowboys have the 12th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft when Round 1 begins April 24 in Green Bay. The Cowboys own 10 total picks in the seven-round draft. Every pick in the seven-round NFL Draft. • Round 1: April 24, 8 p.m. ET • Rounds 2-3: April 25, 7 p.m. ET • Rounds 4-7: April 26, noon ET