The 2024 NFL Draft is complete and the Dallas Cowboys' offensive lineman group gets a new look and new depth.. Dallas quickly strengthened their line by selecting three offensive line prospects out of a total of eight selections. Here's a breakdown of the Dallas Cowboys' newest offensive linemen in 2024.
Dallas Cowboys allocates 3 of 8 2024 NFL Draft picks to offensive linemen
R1, p29: Tyler Guyton, Oklahoma State, Oklahoma State
NFL Pro Comparison: Mike McGlinchey
The Dallas Cowboys traded back from No. 24 to No. 29 in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, selecting offensive tackle Tyler Guyton from the University of Oklahoma. Guyton is 6-foot-8, 322 pounds and has an 82.25-inch wingspan. He has big, accurate hands, which are very important in the trenches. what he You may not have enough starting experience.he makes up for it With a pancake block. He allowed just two sacks in 20 games at Oklahoma.
On paper, Guyton seems like a supernatural weirdo. On the lawn, it's a different story.
Despite Guyton's athletic ability, he misses the mark more than he should in space. Guyton spent two seasons at TCU and two at Oklahoma, battling injuries with both teams. He has trouble pushing defenders out of bounds. The biggest concern with this draft pick is his health. Availability is his best ability in the NFL, and the Cowboys can't afford to take on more responsibility. The most important unit of the team.
It's a lot to ask a 22-year-old rookie to succeed Tyron Smith, who was a mainstay for 13 seasons. Despite health and traffic concerns, Guyton's impact will likely be felt in Dallas sooner rather than later. He is expected to be the anchor for the Cowboys' offensive linemen from day one.
R3, P73: Cooper Beebe, G, Kansas State
NFL Pro Comparison: Kevin Zeitler
“I'm going to be willing to do whatever the team needs me to do to win, and if it involves center, then I'm going to do whatever it takes for the team.” bebe said. “Whatever they want me to do, I’m going to do.”
Beebe has: strong, A natural ability to drive defenders onto their backs. oftenyou can find Beebee Pave the road with fierce aggression. Mr. Beebe wide build a will give Jalen Carter's Bull Rush Technique Several trouble. The Cowboys' offensive linemen should be happy with their new playmaker.
Beebe recorded 1,488 pass-blocking snaps in college but allowed just five sacks. He only committed three penalties in two years. Both of these qualities likely caught Jerry Jones's attention right away.
The Cowboys' offensive line won't immediately become the best in the world with Beebe. He has short arms, his hand position is erratic, and he often lacks ideal speed or range when asked to pull. He is probably Switch to center. This is not an overnight job.
Cooper Beebe is ultimately a project. He makes flashy plays and is willing to change positions, but he still has raw talent. Beebe's development could be crucial to the Dallas Cowboys' offensive line in 2024.
R7, P233: Nathan Thomas, OT, Louisiana
NFL Pro Comparison: James Hudson
Anchors selected in the first three rounds Likely to be an early starter for Dallas. Thomas will need to develop more than the other players.It's not just because of his late rounds. choice, rather The depth Dallas has at left tackle.
The modern Cowboy strives for proper positioning before contact, stays on top of run blocks, and doesn't get bullied around during bull rushes. He has size and can block blocks laterally with his footwork. By definition, Thomas is a run blocker.
While he's great at shutting down lateral blocks, Thomas' straight-line run blocking leaves something to be desired. desired. He struggles with sending his weight too far forward. Leave him exposed to tricky spin moves A swimming move commonly seen in the NFL. He doesn't have the quickness to mirror defenders, but he's fast in the NFL. It's never fun to say something like this, but don't be surprised if he says it. ends as A player in a practice match.
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