The Dallas Cowboys made their initial selection in the 2022 NFL draft and while it might not have been a popular pick with the fans, Tulsa offensive lineman Tyler Smith is now a Cowboy. Like the pick or not, Smith does help fill a hole the team had at left guard. Although he played left tackle in college, Smith initially projects as a LG for the Cowboys, with the possibility of growing into the team’s LT of the future.
Smith isn’t going to be handed a starting gig, though, he’ll be competing with veteran guard Connor McGovern to win the job. Even if Smith doesn’t earn a starting role, he should have a valuable role as a backup at LG and LT if necessary. The Cowboys love their versatility on the offensive line and they get that with Smith. Now it’s time for the club to move to other key areas to try and return to the playoffs. Here are the glaring holes that remain for the Cowboys to fill.