Conor Riley, a former Kansas State coach, just joined Brian Schottenheimer’s coaching staff with the Dallas Cowboys. He will be the next offensive line coach for Dallas, rejoining Cooper Beebe and Deuce Vaughn, and is considered one of the top offensive line coaches in college football.
If we make the connections, the Cowboys may be interested in a couple former Kansas State players Riley should be quite acquainted with in the 2025 NFL Draft. We evaluate these possible possibilities to see where they may be taken in the draft as well as if they would fit in Dallas.
CB Jacob Parrish vs. Kansas State UT Martin
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As the offensive coordinator and offensive line coach, Riley should be well-versed about Jacob Parrish’s skills and shortcomings as a player, even if he most likely didn’t work closely with him during their time together at Kansas State. The Cowboys may now pursue him more in the draft because of his experience and firsthand information.
Parrish, who is 5’10” and weighs 196 pounds, will probably be demoted to the nickel at the next level. If Jordan Lewis leaves, he would be a substitute in the slot since he is fierce and sticky in covering. The Cowboys don’t presently have a fourth-round draft choice, so he’s kind of in no man’s land as he sits at 131 on the consensus big board.
RB DJ Giddens: Kansas State vs. Cincinnati
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Riley worked closely with DJ Giddens on a daily basis at K-State, in contrast to Parrish. If the two were to reconnect with the Cowboys, he ought to be fully aware of Giddens’ strengths and how to best utilize them. This reunion is totally feasible given the position’s demand.
Giddens, who stands 6’1″ and weighs 212 pounds, possesses the ideal physique and skill set to be an RB1 at the next level with the Cowboys. For his stature, he is very elusive and shifty, and he has exceptional vision and burst while running. The Cowboys may pursue him with one of their fifth-round draft selections this season, as he is presently ranked 172nd on the consensus big board.
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