After trading back earlier tonight, the Cowboys have managed to add to their offensive line. The team has selected ex-Oklahoma OT Tyler Guyton with the No. 29 pick.
Guyton played almost exclusively at right tackle with the Sooners, but there were plenty of draft pundits who believed he 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 in which he earned an honorable All-Big 12 mention.
Guyton also made a name for himself because of his physical frame. Listed at 6-foot-8 and 322 pounds, the massive offensive lineman drew the attention of many NFL front offices during the predraft 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.
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