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The Cowboys are turning their eyes toward rookie defensive tackle Jay Toia—a powerful, disruptive 1-tech out of UCLA, with Mazi Smith battling injury and falling massively short of expectations throughout his first two seasons.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / July 30

Surprising Cowboys rookie snatching first-team reps from ex first-rounder

The Dallas Cowboys put together an impressive 2025 NFL draft class on paper, but early in training camp, it has exceeded expectations. Despite the high praise following the draft, the Cowboys may have found a hidden gem that no one was talking about.

Former Bruin Ready to Do Anything to Help Cowboys

Destruction. That’s what former UCLA Bruin Jay Toia wants to cause now that he’s officially in the NFL. Drafted in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys, the 343-pound defensive lineman knows the odds are stacked against him seeing heavy playing time as a rookie.

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MSU Offers Four-Star DL Brother of Two NFL DL

Michigan State football has been on quite the run recruiting the class of 2026, but it's still keeping a focus on the class of 2027. On Monday, class of 2027 four-star defensive lineman George Toia announced on social media that he has been offered by the Spartans.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / June 1

Cowboys seventh-rounder labeled 'NFL draft day steal' after OTAs

The Dallas Cowboys may have struck gold in the 2025 NFL Draft. Following this year's draft, Dallas received rave reviews for the value they were able to land throughout the first few rounds.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / May 31

Cowboys Make Major Change To Fix Glaring Roster Flaw

The Dallas Cowboys selected UCLA defensive tackle Jay Toia with pick No. 217 in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft. ... and wouldn't it be nice is he could work out as well as the last Bruin to the 'Boys?

NFL News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / May 30

Cowboys rookie darkhorse is emerging with first-team reps at OTAs

The Dallas Cowboys made three selections in the seventh and final round of the 2025 NFL Draft. The first of those three would be UCLA defensive tackle Jay Toia.

NFL News / Inside The Star / May 25

Cowboys 7th round pick the best run stopper on defense?

The Dallas Cowboys had a really good draft, and one guy that you all probably did not pay much attention to is a big run stuffer that they drafted in the 7th round over the weekend.

What draft experts are saying about new Cowboys DT Jay Toia

The Dallas Cowboys had three selections in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft. With the first pick, the franchise brought in a massive addition to the defensive line with former UCLA defensive tackle Jay Toia.

Dallas Cowboys rookie Jay Toia plans to be a ‘destructive’ force

The Dallas Cowboys didn’t waste a single pick during the 2025 NFL Draft, finding talent until the very final round. One of the selections made during the seventh round comes in with a lot of promise, largely due to the position he plays.

Cowboys Need 'Best Run-Stopper' In NFL Draft To Fix Major Problem

Jay Toia wasn’t drafted to rush the passer. He was drafted to plug gaps and stop the bleeding. At 6-2 and 342 pounds, Toia on paper brings a brand of trench toughness the Dallas Cowboys have lacked for years.

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College Football News / Athlon Sports / May 2

Cowboys Officially Sign 7 Rookies and Assign New Jersey Numbers

Rookie jersey numbers dropped this week as the Cowboys kicked off minicamp, and we as media and fans always love to overanalyze what a number means. Does it say something about confidence?

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / May 1

Dallas Cowboys find answer for major weakness from one of the biggest bargains in the 2025 NFL Draft that could make impact early

The run defense for the Dallas Cowboys was a major issue during the 2024 season, allowing opponents to rush for over 137 yards game and 4.8 yards per carry.

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Grading the Cowboys' Selection of UCLA's Jay Toia

We're grading each UCLA Bruin selected in the 2025 NFL Draft. Grades will be based on whether the situation the player is going to is set up to get the most out of said Bruin.

How Toia Helps the Cowboys Defense

UCLA defensive tackle Jay Toia heard his name called by the Dallas Cowboys in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft. The Cowboys look to fill a big need on the defensive line.

College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 28

Pair of UCLA Bruins Will Unite in Lone Star State

The UCLA Bruins will have a pair of former alumni on the Dallas Cowboys this coming season as recent seventh-round draft pick Jay Toia will unite with Cowboys four-year veteran and former UCLA defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa.

College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 28

How Sports Illustrated Graded UCLA's Jay Toia, Cowboys Draft

UCLA's Jay Toia was a man amongst boys during the 2024 college football season, leading his selection by the Dallas Cowboys in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / April 27

Cowboys Draft 650 Pounds Worth Of Trench-Warfare Run-Stoppers

For too long, the Cowboys had one fatal flaw that reared its head in every gut-wrenching playoff loss: physicality — or lack thereof. When finesse teams came to town, Dallas looked fine.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / April 26

Cowboys Draft 'Sleeping Giant' with Rugby History

After a 2024 season where the Dallas Cowboys struggled stopping the run, the front office has turned to one of their last NFL Draft picks to add depth in the defensive trenches.

College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 26

UCLA's Toia Taken in Final Round of NFL Draft

Former UCLA Bruins star defensive tackle Jay Toia will be heading to one of the biggest NFL markets in the league, being drafted by the Dallas Cowboys with the first pick of the seventh round (217th) in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Watch Cowboys draft pick Jay Toia shut down running backs with authority

Usually, seventh-round picks don't generate much excitement. Still, you can forgive Dallas Cowboys fans for getting a little excited about their first seventh-rounder selected in the 2025 NFL Draft.

UCLA Bruins News / The 33rd Team / April 2

Jay Toia 2025 NFL Draft: Scouting Report For UCLA Bruins DT

Height: 6020 (verified) Weight: 342lbs (verified) Year: Senior Pro Comparison: Siaki Ika UCLA Bruins defensive tackle Jay Toia is a dense nose guard who has a role waiting for him at the NFL level.

The Rams Are a Perfect Fit for UCLA Defender

After the NFL Combine, certain players rose their draft stock as the projected first round picture of the NFL Draft became a bit clearer. As teams start to assemble their draft boards, who they pick in the first will dictate who they may take in the remaining rounds of the draft.

UCLA Bruins News / LAFB Network / April 18, 2024

UCLA Football Loses Key Defensive Player to Transfer Portal

Early in the day on Thursday, April 18th, LA Times sports writer, Ben Bolch noted on Twitter that fourth-year defensive lineman, Jay Toia was absent from UCLA Football practice About an hour later, Toia revealed the explanation as to why he wasn’t at practice.