RB Javonte Williams
It’s not really fair to say that Javonte Williams came out of nowhere in 2025, but it is fair to say that no one expected him to have that good of a season.
The Broncos drafted him in the second round in 2021, and he had a very solid rookie season (903 yards, four touchdowns). Then, after some wicked injuries, it looked like his career was going to end up being mega-disappointing. He hit free agency last year, having played 29 games in his four seasons in Denver, and having a total of 2,394 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns.
He finished the 2025 season with 1,201 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns. We kind of knew that he had the talent to be awesome, but he seemed like he was washed up… He wasn’t.
Now, the Cowboys have a decision to make: are they going to re-sign him and keep the magic going, or are they going to hit up the draft and free agency to get someone else?
With all the needs this team has on defense, you have to think that they’re not going to have the resources to make a running back a big priority. I would bet that they’re going to look at last season, see that they turned Williams into a 1,000+ yard rusher, and try to recreate last season with someone cheaper.