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Cowboys Scout Unconventional Safety with 7 Years NCAA Experience
29 Mar
Summary
- Cowboys are evaluating North Texas safety Will Jones II.
- Jones has an unusual seven years of NCAA experience.
- He recorded 82 tackles and three interceptions in 2025.
The Dallas Cowboys are prioritizing the reinforcement of their secondary this offseason, a focus underscored by recent player acquisitions and continued scouting efforts. New defensive coordinator Christian Parker has overseen the signings of safeties Jalen Thompson and P.J. Locke, alongside cornerbacks Cobie Durant and Derion Kendrick.
Further deepening their search for talent, the Cowboys recently hosted North Texas safety Will Jones II for a 'Dallas Day' visit. Jones compiled an impressive 82 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, three interceptions, and four forced fumbles during the 2025 season.
Jones's collegiate path was exceptionally long, spanning seven years and multiple institutions, including Kansas State, USF, Old Dominion, and North Texas. This extensive experience makes him one of the older prospects in the current draft class.
The Cowboys have previously found value in undrafted safeties, with Markquese Bell and Juanyeh Thomas emerging as notable examples of players who contributed significant snaps.
