The offensive guard conversation in Dallas starts with Zack Martin, of course. He is still at the top of his game and an easy choice as a first-ballot Hall of Fame candidate, and after a summer holdout he got the guaranteed money his status deserves. Currently opposite him is young phenom Tyler Smith, but his long-term future is still up in the air whether he is a tackle or guard.
Behind them sits no proven depth, though. Asim Richards played well in his minimal snaps during the preseason, as did UDFA rookie T.J. Bass, but whether or not either is in line for a starting role can’t yet be determined. Because of the long-term uncertainty Dallas will likely continue to look into the market during the last half of each draft. Here are several players to watch during the CFB season who could be diamonds in the rough.