It’s no secret that drafting an offensive lineman in the first round of the NFL draft can be less than exciting. However, they can prove to be some of the most valuable selections for a team. The Cowboys are a good example of this being true. They spent a first-round pick on OL Tyler Smith in the 2022 NFL draft, and it paid off big for the team last season. BTB writer Tony Catalina wrote an article about Smith, and it led to a good discussion in the comment section.
Let’s look back at the recent offensive line selections in the first round of the draft for the Cowboys:
2022 NFL Draft: OT Tyler Smith, pick 24
When the Dallas Cowboys drafted Smith in the 2022 draft, many Cowboys fans were frustrated with the selection.