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Cowboys Draft Tulsa OT Tyler Smith w/ 2022 1st-Round Pick

Apr 28, 2022

Apr 28, 2022

The Dallas Cowboys have selected Offensive Tackle Tyler Smith from Tulsa with their 1st-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.

Originally from Forth Worth, TX, Smith was a redshirt sophomore for the Golden Hurricane in 2021. He started at left tackle, a position that could soon be open in Dallas as Tyron Smith’s health and performance are in decline.

While he has NFL potential as a tackle, Tyler’s game as a powerful, mauling blocker could also allow him to help the Cowboys as their new left guard in 2022.

My guess is that Tyler Smith will compete for the LG spot from the jump. With maybe an idea that he can bump out to tackle in the future if need be.

The back half of the first is basically a jumble of guys with 2nd round grades, and the Cowboys combo of grade + need won out.
— David Helman (@davidhelman_) April 29, 2022

From our NFL Draft coverage: The #Cowboys new OT Tyler Smith overcame Blount's disease growing up -- but teams believed he would be fine going forward. Amazing story. pic.twitter.com/NAG8a87o8j
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 29, 2022

Tyler Smith is one of the biggest boom or bust prospects this year

Had a 3rd grade on him

if you didn't like Penalty Boi Connor Williams, I've got bad news for you
— Tom Downey (@WhatGoingDowney) April 29, 2022

Welcome to the Dallas Cowboys, Tyler Smith!

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