After trading back earlier tonight, the Cowboys have managed to add to their offensive line. The team has selected Oklahoma OT Tyler Guyton with the No. 29 pick.
Guyton played all-but exclusively at right tackle with the Sooners, but there were plenty of draft pundits who believed the prospect could eventually develop into an NFL left tackle. While the Oklahoma product wasn’t considered to have the same upside as many of his draft counterparts, he still solidified his first-round draft stock with strong collegiate performances, including a 2023 campaign where he earned an honorable All-Big 12 mention.
Guyton also made a name for himself because of his physical frame. Listed at six-foot-eight and 322 pounds, the massive offensive lineman drew the attention of many NFL front offices during the pre-draft process. While Guyton could have realistically landed anywhere in the first round, he ended up following most projections by being selected towards the end of Day 1.
The rookie will likely be counted on right away to protect Dak Prescott in Dallas. With Tyron Smith out of the picture, the organization hasn’t done a whole lot to address the hole on their offensive line. Terence Steele is entrenched at one of the OT spots, and Guyton should beat out the likes of Chuma Edoga and Matt Waletzko for the other starting spot.
I would have rather than taken a center. but I think guyton will be pretty good
Wish they would’ve traded back with Carolina and gotten more draft picks. Probably still get Guyton at 2.1, but if not could’ve gone C with Powers-Johnson. If Dallas felt like they NEEDED to get an OT with that pick, they could’ve gone Suamataia or Paul if Guyton was gone.
Adding a 3rd is very valuable. OT was a priority, so getting both in one is a solid move. Next is what they get from the pick. DAL needs to hit at least twice more to have a successful draft.