{"id":2844,"date":"2025-04-27T00:36:11","date_gmt":"2025-04-27T00:36:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/2844\/"},"modified":"2025-04-27T00:36:11","modified_gmt":"2025-04-27T00:36:11","slug":"dallas-cowboys-draft-social-media-reaction-to-the-final-day-of-picks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/2844\/","title":{"rendered":"Dallas Cowboys draft: Social media reaction to the final day of picks"},"content":{"rendered":"

The first two days of the draft were a success for the Dallas Cowboys<\/a>. Now we check in on the social media reactions to each pick on Day 3. The Cowboys finally pulled the trigger on running back at pick 149 and they stay at home taking Texas speedster Jaydon Blue.<\/p>\n

The Cowboys have their running back. With pick No. 149, the Cowboys took Texas RB Jaydon Blue. He can do a little of everything. He had 730 rushing yards and 8 TDs on the ground to go with 6 receiving touchdowns.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Todd Archer (@toddarcher) April 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

I thought Dallas might have to trade up to get a guy with juice, but patience is a virtue.<\/p>\n

Jaydon Blue will do just fine.<\/p>\n

\u2014 David Helman (@davidhelman_) April 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

Jaydon Blue\u2019s 99th percentile IGA Score\u00ae reflects the kind of In-Game Athleticism\u2122 that shows up on tape \u2014 rare acceleration and instant change-of-direction that threatens every level of the defense.<\/p>\n

IGA Score\u00ae: 99.2 (99th percentile)<\/p>\n

Dynamic playmaker with elite burst and\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/Qs1MRZak8f<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Reel Analytics (@RAanalytics) April 24, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

In a surprising fifth round move the Cowboys traded up to grab a linebacker they were eyeing.<\/p>\n

The Dallas Cowboys are trading up to pick No. 152 oferall. Another quick pick here in the fifth.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) April 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

The Dallas Cowboys traded back up into the fifth round and selected Florida LB Shemar James with the 152nd overall pick! pic.twitter.com\/pT7ps75NlQ<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Blogging The Boys (@BloggingTheBoys) April 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

To move up to No. 152 overall, the Cowboys gave up Nos. 174 and 206 to the Arizona Cardinals to take Shemar James.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Todd Archer (@toddarcher) April 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

Shemar James is projected as an off-the-ball linebacker in Cowboys scheme.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) April 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

Getting ducks in a row after the Cowboys traded up to draft Shemar James at 152.<\/p>\n

First off… Dallas will now not pick again until 204 in the sixth round.<\/p>\n

The picks that the Cowboys gave up in 174 and 211 were both compensatory ones.<\/p>\n

Solid work overall.<\/p>\n

\u2014 RJ Ochoa (@rjochoa) April 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

At pick 204, the Cowboys selected offensive lineman Ajani Cornelius from Oregon.<\/p>\n

At pick 217 they finally get their defensive tackle with UCLA\u2019s Jay Toia.<\/p>\n

Hell yes!! Jay Toia baby! Had him in the 5th round & Cowboys land him in the 7th!<\/p>\n

True nose. Hustle & Effort. Moves well for his size. Stout at the point of attack. Eats up double teams & keeps LB’s clean. Big fan of this player!<\/p>\n

\u2014 Zach Wolchuk (@ZachWolchuk) April 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

The Cowboys decided that one running back was not enough, so they went for a double dip at the position.<\/p>\n

Phil Mafeh is a bulldozer that is a true downhill back. Nice compliment for Blue that could be an early down or short yardage back<\/p>\n

\u2014 Zach Wolchuk (@ZachWolchuk) April 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

The final pick sees Dallas go back to the defensive line and take Tommy Akingbesote from Maryland.<\/p>\n

The Dallas Cowboys have selected Maryland DT Tommy Akingbesote with the No. 247 overall selection in the seventh round. Cowboys DL coach Aaron Whitecotton was at Akingbesote’s Pro Day.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) April 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

BREAKING: <\/p>\n

With their (presumable) final pick in the #NFLDraft2025<\/a> \u2014 247th-overall \u2014 the #Cowboys<\/a> select: <\/p>\n

Tommy Akingbesote, DT, Maryland<\/p>\n

Only two picks after Jay Toia, Dallas isn’t kidding around in their trenches.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Patrik [No C] Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) April 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

ok love akingbesote lol great energy<\/p>\n

\u2014 \u2097\u2090\u2099\u1d30\u2092\u2099 (@McCoolBCB) April 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what some of our BTB Staffers had to say on today\u2019s picks. <\/p>\n

I really hope the Cowboys have a plan at wide receiver.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Chris Halling (@ChrisHalling_) April 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

I really like one thing about the Shemar James pick: Matt Eberflus has been able to develop day-three linebackers like Anthony Hitchens. If he wanted this guy, then sign me up.#DallasCowboys<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Brandon Loree (@Brandoniswrite) April 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

The Cowboys got the most powerful guard in the draft.
The Cowboys got the most bendy edge rusher in the draft.
The Cowboys got the longest cornerback in the draft.
The Cowboys got the fastest running back in the draft.<\/p>\n

The Cowboys have a type, and they are nailing it!<\/p>\n

\u2014 Dan Rogers (@DannyPhantom24) April 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

#Cowboys<\/a> drafting RB Phil Mafah from Clemson in the 7th round.<\/p>\n

6\u20191\u201d 234 lbs.<\/p>\n

Big bodied back to complement Jaydon Blue.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Brandon Loree (@Brandoniswrite) April 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

Here are some other takes on the day.<\/p>\n

Jaydon Blue (think new tony pollard) he’s young explosive and hes clean as a route runner<\/p>\n

\u2014 J Tuck (@jtuck151) April 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

Guys, this has been a really good draft<\/p>\n

\u2014 \u2097\u2090\u2099\u1d30\u2092\u2099 (@McCoolBCB) April 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n