Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is sacked by Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons during the first quarter at AT&T Stadium. Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

Cowboys' front seven receives surprising ranking ahead of 2025 season

Originally posted on Dallas Cowboys on SI | By Tyler Reed | Last updated Jul 21, 2025 12:20 PM ET

The Dallas Cowboys begin their quest toward Super Bowl dreams with the start of training camp at Oxnard, California, on Monday.

The team will not have to worry about Micah Parsons holding out while a new deal is being negotiated with the franchise. Parsons has clearly stated that he will be at training camp no matter what happens with his potential new deal.

Parsons will once again be leading the Cowboys defense this season, and apparently, some believe this unit has the potential to be special.

Warren Sharp of Sharp Football Analysis recently ranked the best front sevens in the NFL, ranking the Cowboys at No. 12.

According to Sharp, "The Dallas front seven ranked No. 12 this year, up one spot from 2024. The pass rush was ninth in pressure rate last season, but the Cowboys allowed 4.8 yards per carry and an NFL worst 25 rushing touchdowns."

The Cowboys' front seven comes in at third in the NFC East. The New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles ranked above the Cowboys, but Dallas has the potential to climb up those rankings.

The biggest issue regarding the Cowboys' front seven will be the defensive tackle position.

Can the team count on Mazi Smith to be the guy they drafted first overall in 2023? If he does become that, this unit could be one of the most feared in the league.

This article first appeared on Dallas Cowboys on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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