SOUTH BEND, IN — Jadarian Price isn’t hiding his draft board. The Notre Dame standout just told the world exactly where he wants to land. During a Wednesday appearance on the Up & Adams show, Price confirmed his heart is set on the Dallas Cowboys, citing a lifelong desire to catch passes from Dak Prescott.
Price didn’t hesitate when Kay Adams asked about his dream quarterback. He pointed straight to Big D. The running back watched Prescott lead the Cowboys while he was still in middle school. Now, he’s ready to join him. Price brings a resume that justifies the ambition. He finished the 2025 season with 674 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns, averaging a lethal 6.0 yards per carry. He isn’t just a ground threat; he hauled in two receiving scores and took two kickoffs to the house last year. His 4.49-second 40-yard dash at the Combine proved the speed is real. Dallas needs that explosive versatility to complement Rico Dowdle.
The atmosphere at Notre Dame Stadium often felt electric when Price touched the ball. You could hear the collective gasp from the crowd every time he hit a jump cut. He has a way of making defenders look like they’re running in sand. That same twitchy energy is exactly what Jerry Jones craves for a Dallas offense that flourished in 2025 but still lacks a consistent home-run hitter in the backfield.
“I’ve been watching Dak since I was a kid. To actually be in that backfield, catching swings and protecting him? That’s the dream. I’m ready to wear that Star.”
— Jadarian Price, Notre Dame Running Back
The Cowboys hold two picks in the first 20 selections this year, but those are likely reserved for a defense that struggled to create turnovers in 2025. However, Price is currently projected as a second or third-round steal. His teammate, Jeremiyah Love, might be the media darling, but Price is the more natural “one-cut” runner. He fits the Cowboys’ zone-blocking scheme like a glove. If Dallas passes on a back in Round 1, the front office would be wise to snatch Price on Day 2. He provides the reliability they missed during the late-season stretches last year.
