The Dallas Cowboys know that there will immediately be high expectations for new head coach Brian Schottenheimer. After Mike McCarthy won 12 games, three years in a row, the 2024 season was riddled with injuries and poor play. That led to a 7-10 record and McCarthy being let go.
However, it would appear Dallas could be interested in adding a monster to their team that would be an immediate upgrade.
Cowboys See 6’4″ Monster Announce He’s In Dallas (Report)
Many expect that the Cowboys will add a wide receiver in the first round, but they’re keeping their options open. On Friday, Dallas met with a prospect who is slated to go in Round 1:
Ole Miss defensive tackle Walter Nolen is set to visit the team, as reported by Aaron Wilson. Nolen confirmed as much when he shared a picture of his plane landing at the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport.
DT Walter Nolan arriving at the DFW airport to take a visit with the #Cowboys, first reported by @AaronWilson_NFL.
(📸: @ Walter Nolan on IG) pic.twitter.com/MdHAMEQ5d3
— Brandon Loree (@Brandoniswrite) April 4, 2025
Nolen is known for his ability to rush the passer, racking up 6.5 sacks in his final season with the Rebels. Dallas already has a 3-tech capable of causing mayhem in Osa Odighizuwa, who signed a four-year, $80 million extension this offseason.
That’s why Nolen’s run-stopping is important. In 2024, he was one of the best in the nation at stopping the run, earning a 91.7 run-stop grade, which was No. 1 in the SEC.
Even with that impressive grade, it’s hard to see the Cowboys targeting Nolen with the 12th pick. They have far greater needs and could do just as much to improve their defensive line by targeting a nose tackle later in the draft.
Here is a look at Nolen’s college stats:
