The Dallas Cowboys are entering a critical offseason, with a new coaching staff in place and several roster holes to address. Among the key priorities is the running back position, which was largely overlooked last year but is expected to take center stage in Brian Schottenheimer‘s ground-game-heavy offensive scheme. With the NFL Draft looming, all eyes are on Ashton Jeanty, the standout running back prospect who has made his preference for a Cowboys homecoming abundantly clear.
Jeanty, a native of Frisco, Texas, and a former star at Lonestar High School, has been vocal about his desire to return to his roots. In a recent interview with former NFL head coach Jon Gruden, Jeanty left no doubt about where he envisions his future. When asked where he’d like to live and play football, he responded, “I was just there a few years ago playing high school football…in [the] Ford Center, up there in Frisco, Texas… to be back in Dallas practicing in that facility again, playing in that facility again, that would be amazing.”
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The Cowboys, holding the No. 12 pick in the draft, are undoubtedly taking notice of Jeanty’s enthusiasm. While he hasn’t issued any ultimatums or discouraged other teams from drafting him, his comments are clear signals that he’s eager to don the star on his helmet. His campaign for a homecoming has sparked comparisons to Micah Parsons‘ pre-draft excitement for joining the Cowboys, making it hard for Dallas to overlook the potential match.
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With a deep draft class at running back, Dallas has options. But Jeanty’s combination of talent and passion for the franchise could make him the ideal choice. Selecting a running back early would not only address a pressing need but also signal a “win now” approach under the new coaching regime.
The decision won’t be easy, as several top-tier talents will likely be available at No. 12. However, Jeanty’s unique connection to the Cowboys adds an emotional and narrative-driven layer to the equation. His potential return to Frisco, where he once dominated high school football, could be a storybook beginning for both him and the franchise.
For Dallas, the question isn’t just about filling a roster need-it’s about embracing an opportunity that feels almost too perfect to pass up.
