Cowboys 2025 UDFA Class: Meet the Roster Underdogs Fighting for a Spot

Not being drafted doesn't mean you're not ready. For a handful of young players on the Cowboys’ 90-man roster, going undrafted just made the dream feel more urgent — more personal.

Take Alijah Clark, a cornerback from Rutgers who tore his ACL just 15 months ago. Most teams scratched him off their boards. But in Oxnard, he’s locking down red zone drills like he belongs. “The knee’s not the story anymore,” one assistant coach said. “It’s his instincts.”

Then there’s Justin Barron, the Virginia safety who never missed a snap in his senior year. Undrafted, yes. Undeterred? Absolutely not. “He talks like a vet, hits like one too,” said a special teams coach after minicamp.
Nathan Thomas, an offensive lineman from Louisiana, wasn’t flashy enough for the Combine. He barely made it on draft boards. But here, he’s already drawing praise for his finish and footwork. “He’s got a bigger heart than frame,” joked his position coach.
They didn’t walk the red carpet in Detroit. They didn’t get the calls on Day 1, 2 or 3. But they still showed up — hungry, humble, and hell-bent on making the most of every rep. For Cowboys fans looking for the next undrafted gem, the 2025 class might be hiding more than one.