Overview

• The Dallas Cowboys used the No. 12 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft to select Alabama offensive guard Tyler Booker, addressing a key need after Zack Martin's retirement.
• The Carolina Panthers selected wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan at No. 8, disrupting the Cowboys’ widely anticipated plan to pair him with CeeDee Lamb.
• Micah Parsons, broadcasting live during the draft, reacted emotionally to the Panthers’ pick but later praised Booker as a strong addition to the team.
• Parsons’ brother, Terrance Parsons, publicly criticized the Cowboys’ decision, questioning the team’s roster-building approach in a heated social media post.
• Head coach Brian Schottenheimer described Booker as a “culture shift,” emphasizing his potential to strengthen the team’s offensive line.