The options were quickly dwindling as the draft order worked its way toward Dallas at No. 24. With the most likely offensive linemen prospects- Kenyon Green, Zion Jonson, and Trevor Penning- already gone, many Cowboys observers started to wonder if the front office might be better off trading out of the first round entirely… or at least going with a defensive pick.
But the Cowboys followed through with the selection that had gained serious traction earlier in the day when ESPN draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. had them turning in the card for Tulsa tackle Tyler Smith.
Seen by many as perhaps a more likely candidate to come off the board in the second round, Smith has the versatility to play guard or tackle. With a front five that got thinned out dramatically over the offseason, Smith should get ample chances to contribute right away in Dallas.
Here’s a look at Smith’s draft profile, according to several notable outlets.