Cowboys’ third round selection shows ‘loyalty’ by turning down massive NIL deals

Believe it or not, the Dallas Cowboys are receiving some high praise for their plan of attack during the 2025 NFL Draft.

The Cowboys may not have added a wide receiver, which fans were desperately hoping for. However, the front office and head coach Brian Schottenheimer knocked it out of the park in other areas.

One pick that has continued to be applauded by some in the media has been the Cowboys’ third round selection of East Carolina cornerback Shavon Revel Jr.


RELATED: Shavon Revel pro comparison to Seattle ballhawk should excite Cowboys fans

A lot of folks are excited to see Revel join the physical secondary that the Cowboys currently have. However, his play on the field isn’t the only thing fans will love about the former Pirates star.

EXCLUSIVE: New #Cowboys CB Shavon Revel Jr. could’ve made anywhere from $350-600 thousand at an SEC school following his 2023 season. Instead, he stayed and became an East Carolina legend in new head coach Blake Harrell’s book.

“For that young man to come back and what he means… pic.twitter.com/ER7iyimSCf

— Tommy Yarrish (@tommy_yarrish) April 30, 2025

According to an interview Tommy Yarrish of the official Cowboys site had with Revel’s former defensive coordinator and head coach, Blake Harrell, Revel is big on loyalty.

After a dominating 2023 college football season, Harrell mentioned that Revel could have gone to a top school with a big NIL deal. However, Revel chose to stay with the school that wanted him in the first place.

— Brandon Loree (@Brandoniswrite) April 26, 2025

“For that young man to come back and what he means to Pirate nation, what he means to East Carolina and the loyalty he showed this place, you won’t find that much anymore,” stated Harrell.

It appears the Cowboys got an absolute star on and off the field with their third round selection. September can’t come soon enough for Cowboys fans.

Enjoy free coverage of the Cowboys from Dallas Cowboys on SI

Dallas Cowboys’ way-too-early 2026 NFL mock draft

Cowboys rookie minicamp dates 2025: Full offseason workout details

Dallas Cowboys slighted in shocking NFC playoff prediction

3 notable cut candidates for Dallas Cowboys after NFL Draft

Meet Reece Allman: Star of Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Netflix docuseries

Related Posts

Cowboy Roundup: Projected 53-man roster after draft, Jaydon Blue highlights

The latest Dallas Cowboys news for Wednesday, April 30. Carolina Panthers running back Miles Sanders carries the ball at Carolina Panthers Practice Fields. / Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images…

Jerry Jones satisfied that Trevon Diggs is now rehabbing how Jerry Jones wants

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones threw shade at Trevon Diggs while discussing his recent rehab.

49ers make major decision over Brock Purdy’s future with $50 million contract

THE San Francisco 49ers are nearing a deal with Brock Purdy. Brock Purdy is reportedly going to earn $50 million per season on his new deal. Quarterback contracts have skyrocketed in recent years, …

Travis Kelce Details ‘Fun’ Las Vegas Weekend Without Taylor Swift

Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs is opening up about his high-profile weekend in Las Vegas without girlfriend Taylor Swift.

Incredible stat shows how 49ers 4th-round pick could have major impact as a rookie

The San Francisco 49ers run defense might be most improved because of a player they drafted in the fourth round.

BREAKING: Jon Gruden Sendѕ Meѕѕаge on Steelerѕ Pіckіng QB Wіll Howаrd іn NFL Drаft!!!

Th͏e Pitt͏sburgh Steel͏ers ͏have added a͏ new ͏f͏ace to their quart͏erback room. Wit͏h the 185th overall͏ pick ͏in the six͏th round of the ͏NFL draft, th͏e Ste͏eler͏s selected͏…