Cowboys Draft Shavon Revel Jr. 76th Overall

The Dallas Cowboys selected East Carolina cornerback Shavon Revel Jr. with the 76th overall pick in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft, addressing a secondary need created by Trevon Diggs' ongoing knee recovery. Revel's path included overcoming academic challenges at Louisburg Junior College before transferring to East Carolina, where he earned all-conference honors in 2023. He suffered an ACL injury early in the 2024 season, but his knee surgery was performed by the Cowboys' team physician, providing Dallas with detailed insight into his recovery. Revel expects to be ready by training camp, and scouts praise his aggressive play, size, and physicality but note his technique and durability will require further development. He is the first defensive back from East Carolina drafted since 1996 and the first Reagan High School graduate ever drafted into the NFL. Revel's selection is seen as both a personal achievement and a notable milestone for his alma maters.