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Cowboys Top Fantasy Players
These are the top fantasy football players of the Dallas Cowboys as ranked by Average Draft Position (ADP) in PPR-format mock drafts.
Data as of September 10, 2025.
| # | Name | Pos | Team | ADP | Bye |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CeeDee Lamb | WR | DAL | 1.05 | 10 |
| 2 | George Pickens | WR | DAL | 5.12 | 10 |
| 3 | Dak Prescott | QB | DAL | 8.03 | 10 |
| 4 | Javonte Williams | RB | DAL | 9.06 | 10 |
| 5 | Jake Ferguson | TE | DAL | 10.12 | 10 |
| 6 | Brandon Aubrey | PK | DAL | 12.05 | 10 |
| 7 | Jaydon Blue | RB | DAL | 13.06 | 10 |
CeeDee Lamb
CeeDee Lamb's current ADP is 1.05, which is the 5th pick of the 1st round, and 4th selection overall.
George Pickens
George Pickens's current ADP is 5.12, which is the 12th pick of the 5th round, and 59th selection overall.
Dak Prescott
Dak Prescott's current ADP is 8.03, which is the 3rd pick of the 8th round, and 87th selection overall.
Javonte Williams
Javonte Williams's current ADP is 9.06, which is the 6th pick of the 9th round, and 101st selection overall.
Jake Ferguson
Jake Ferguson's current ADP is 10.12, which is the 12th pick of the 10th round, and 119th selection overall.
Brandon Aubrey
Brandon Aubrey's current ADP is 12.05, which is the 5th pick of the 12th round, and 137th selection overall.
Jaydon Blue
Jaydon Blue's current ADP is 13.06, which is the 6th pick of the 13th round, and 149th selection overall.
Dallas Cowboys 2025 Schedule
| Week | Home/Away | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Away | Philadelphia Eagles |
| 2 | Home | New York Giants |
| 3 | Away | Chicago Bears |
| 4 | Home | Green Bay Packers |
| 5 | Away | New York Jets |
| 6 | Away | Carolina Panthers |
| 7 | Home | Washington Commanders |
| 8 | Away | Denver Broncos |
| 9 | Home | Arizona Cardinals |
| 11 | Away | Las Vegas Raiders |
| 12 | Home | Philadelphia Eagles |
| 13 | Home | Kansas City Chiefs |
| 14 | Away | Detroit Lions |
| 15 | Home | Minnesota Vikings |
| 16 | Home | Los Angeles Chargers |
| 17 | Away | Washington Commanders |
| 18 | Away | New York Giants |
Dallas Cowboys News
George Pickens, George Pickens hasn't Signed his Franchise Tag With Dallas
Wide receiver George Pickens has not yet signed the franchise-tag tender with the Dallas Cowboys, according to Todd Archer of ESPN. Reports surfaced last week before the 2026 NFL draft that Pickens planned to sign the franchise tender, but it has not happened yet. Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said last week that the team won't sign the 25-year-old pass-catcher to a long-term extension before the July 15 deadline, so Pickens is expected to play out the 2026 campaign on the franchise tag. Things could get messy, though, as Pickens is expected to be a holdout into training camp and the preseason. If he plays 2026 on the franchise tag, he'll be owed a guaranteed $27.3 million. There's also a possibility that Dallas looks to trade Pickens if a long-term deal can't be reached. The former second-rounder by Pittsburgh in 2022 out of Georgia had a career-best 93-1,429-9 line in 17 games in his first year in Dallas in 2025, which will put him firmly in the WR1 draft rankings for the upcoming season.
April 27, 2026 7:06 PM EST
Anthony Smith, Cowboys Select Anthony Smith in the Seventh Round
The Dallas Cowboys have selected East Carolina wide receiver prospect Anthony Smith with the 218th overall pick in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft. An older prospect at 24 years old, Smith spent four seasons at NC State, followed by two at ECU. During his sixth and final collegiate campaign, he caught 64 passes for 1,053 yards and seven touchdowns. He also had a 45-yard rushing touchdown. His 40-yard dash time is in the low 4.40s, and he has the ability to stretch the field on offense. At the moment, he projects as a developmental depth receiver in Dallas, where he'll be blocked on the depth chart by players like CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, and Ryan Flournoy, among others. He can be avoided in most fantasy football leagues.
April 25, 2026 1:36 PM EST
George Pickens, George Pickens to Sign the Franchise Tag
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens is expected to sign the franchise tag in the coming days, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Because Pickens technically is not under contract with the Cowboys, he wouldn't be fined for missing any mandatory workouts this offseason. Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said earlier this week that the two sides won't work out a long-term contract extension, even though they still have until July 15 to get something done. Once the 25-year-old wideout signs the franchise tag, Dallas could look to trade Pickens, despite talk earlier this offseason that they want him around long term. The former second-rounder by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2022 out of Georgia had a career year in 2025 in his first season with Dallas, catching 93 passes for 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns as the team's leading receiver. The Cowboys might want to see a repeat from Pickens in 2026 before giving him a long-term deal, especially since they already have CeeDee Lamb. After his big season last year, Pickens will go as a WR1 in fantasy drafts this fall.
April 24, 2026 7:01 AM EST
George Pickens, George Pickens to Play on Franchise Tag in 2026
Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said that wide receiver George Pickens will play under the $27.3 million franchise tag in 2026, according to Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports. "There won't be negotiations on a long-term deal," Jones says. Pickens has not signed the franchise tag, so he isn't under contract and can't be fined for missing voluntary or mandatory team activities. If Pickens' holdout drags into the 2026 regular season and he doesn't report, he could miss out on game checks of $1.5 million each week. The Cowboys and Pickens have until July 15 to work out a long-term deal. The Cowboys calling off extension talks doesn't sound like a good thing for the team or for Pickens. This could get messier in training camp and as the start of the season nears in early September. The 25-year-old had a career year with a 93-1,429-9 line in 17 games played in his first year with Dallas, and he will have a WR1 price in fantasy drafts this fall. Fantasy managers considering taking Pickens early in 2026 drafts should be wary of what is shaping up to be a messy contract situation.
April 22, 2026 9:54 AM EST
Brandon Aubrey, Cowboys Make Brandon Aubrey the Highest-Paid Kicker in the League
The Dallas Cowboys made kicker Brandon Aubrey the league's highest-paid kicker on Monday by giving him a four-year, $28 million deal, sources told Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. The deal includes $20 million guaranteed and was negotiated by agents Todd France and AJ Stevens of Athletes First. Aubrey becomes the first kicker in NFL history to average $7 million annually. He finished the 2025 campaign as the No. 3 fantasy kicker by making 36 of his 42 field-goal attempts (85.7%) and 47 of his 48 extra-point tries in 17 games played. The 31-year-old veteran has been a Pro Bowler for Dallas in each of his first three years in the league, and he now has an 88.2% success rate on field goals in 51 regular-season games. In a Dallas offense that should be among the highest-scoring in the league again in 2026, Aubrey qualifies as a high-end fantasy kicker target yet again. The fact that the Cowboys play half their games in a dome makes Aubrey even more attractive at the position.
April 20, 2026 2:50 PM EST
