The Dallas Cowboys have taken Tulsa OL Tyler Smith with the 24th overall pick. It’s a pick some of us saw coming but never wanted to believe.
With better prospects on the board, including edge rusher Jermaine Johnson and center Tyler Linderbaum, I’m not sure why Dallas went this route. The offensive line was a position of need in this draft, but Smith is a second-round talent picked in the first round. He’s an aggressive blocker, especially in the run game, but this seems like too high of a reach.
Smith’s technique isn’t quite there yet, he’s prone to penalties and he’ll need more development to become a bonafide starter in the NFL. He’s got some potential, but guys like Linderbaum don’t need as much development as him.
Smith could be a great offensive lineman. However, given where he was taken, this is not a great pick.
Grade: D-
Most Cowboys fans and commentators are split on the pick. Here’s how some of them reacted to it:
