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FRISCO - The biggest winner of all in the 2025 NFL Draft?By one measure, it's the NFC East.And the biggest "winner within a winner''?According to PFF's grading system, that would be your Dallas Cowboys.Shocked? If all we do is read the reviews from the cynics and the haters, yes, we should be shocked.
But if we are a believer, for starters, in "sticking with your board''? And in "making value picks''?Dallas won, in an incredibly big-time way.Here's PFF's team-by-team look at the NFC East, with thumbs-up grades across the board.1- The Dallas Cowboys led the way with an exceptional A+ class that addressed critical needs while finding tremendous value.
Their first-round selection of Alabama guard Tyler Booker fills the enormous void left by Zack Martin's retirement.Dallas hit in Round 2 with edge rusher Donovan Ezeiruaku (Boston College), ranked 17th on PFF's Big Board but available at pick 44. Ezeiruaku's 90.
7 pass-rushing grade and 25.8% win rate against true pass sets could make him this draft's biggest steal.Cornerback Shavon Revel Jr.
is rehabbing a knee but provides additional value as the 44th-ranked player selected at pick 76, continuing Dallas's knack for finding secondary talent in the middle rounds.The Cowboys believe they might have three starters here. And if later-round running back Jaydon Blue from Texas comes through, too?No wonder Jerry Jones was dancing a jig in the war room here inside The Star.
2 - The Philadelphia Eagles maintained their reputation for draft excellence with an A-grade haul that followed their established blueprint for success under the guidance of GM Howie Roseman. First-round selection Jihaad Campbell brings elite athleticism to the linebacker position—a spot where the Eagles have historically been reluctant to invest premium capital.Safety Andrew Mukuba addresses the departure of C.
J. Gardner-Johnson with a player who posted an elite 90.0 overall grade in 2024, including an 89.
7 coverage grade with five interceptions. The Eagles continued their commitment to offensive line development with three tackle selections, most notably Cameron Williams (ranked 93rd on PFF's Big Board but drafted 207th overall), who could eventually replace Lane Johnson.3 - The New York Giants earned an impressive A- grade by securing both an elite defensive talent and their quarterback of the future.
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maybe saving the jobs of GM Joe Schoen and coach Brian Daboll.Abdul Carter gives New York another dynamic pass rusher after generating 66 pressures in his first season as a full-time edge defender. Trading up for Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart defined their class – he was the highest-graded passer available and performed in the 94th percentile on early downs.
The Giants maximized draft capital with excellent value selections like Darius Alexander (65th pick but 49th on PFF's board) and Cameron Skattebo (105th pick but 51st on PFF's board), showing a newfound discipline in their draft approach.4 - Washington rounds out the division's strong showing with a solid B+ class anchored by Oregon tackle Josh Conerly Jr., who allowed just two sacks over the past two seasons while earning a 78.
1 true pass set grade. Tre Amos brings elite athleticism to the secondary after posting an 85.6 coverage grade with three interceptions and 13 forced incompletions in 2024.
Washington only had the five picks, but GM Adam Peters and coach Dan Quinn made the most of them.The NFC East's collective excellence, per PFF? The Cowboys (A+), Eagles (A), Giants (A-), and Commanders (B+) all nailed it.Dallas is trying to play catchup when it comes to the Super Bowl-champions Eagles' roster, no doubt.
One way to do that? Be the "winner inside the winner'' inside the 2025 NFL Draft.Related: Cowboys Listed Among NFL Draft 'Winners vs. Losers' With Loaded Value HaulRelated: Cowboys Build Perfect 'Thunder and Lightning' Backfield With Blue and MafahWant more Cowboys? Come inside!.
