Cowboys add to offensive line depth with 233rd pick

The Dallas Cowboys have drafted a third offensive lineman in their 2024 draft class.

Nathan Thomas, an offensive tackle from Louisana is headed to Dallas.

This draft pick means they have now spent four of their picks on offensive players while spending three on the defensive side.

At this point in the draft, you aren't looking for starters, but you are looking for elite-trait-oriented guys who could develop into starters.

That perfectly describes Thomas.

He is a lengthy offensive lineman, standing 6′ 5″, 332 lbs, with over 33″ inch arms and 83″ wingspan.

The Cowboys are selecting Louisiana-Lafayette OT Nathan Thomas with pick No. 233 in the seventh round.

Traits, length, and a mauler in the run game. 6-foot-5, 323 pounds makes him one of the biggest tackles on the roster. Potential guard flex and a high ceiling.

— Nick Harris (@NickHarrisDC) April 27, 2024

There is also a lot of experience that comes with Thomas, as he started 25 games in his collegiate career at left tackle.

Potential is the word to describe this pick, and in the 7th round, that's what you want.

How Will The O-Line Look?

Clearly, a focus has been placed by the Cowboys on the offensive line in this class.

Now the question is how will they use these draftees and their existing talent to shape up the line heading into the season.

We know who the starters will likely be, but there is still some debate.

Will it be Tyler Guyton, Tyler Smith, Cooper Beebe, Zack Martin, and Terence Steele?

Cowboys projected OL depth chart:

LT: Tyler Guyton, Asim Richards

LG: Tyler Smith, Chuma Edoga

OC: Cooper Beebe, Brock Hoffman

RG: Zack Martin, TJ Bass

RT: Terence Steele, Matt Waletzko

So much versatility in the #Cowboys OL room. The backups can play multiple spots. pic.twitter.com/BAlH61l9pZ

— Dominic White (@DomWWhite) April 27, 2024

Probably, but you also have to consider names like T.J. Bass, Brock Hoffman, and now Thomas into the mix.

The team also re-signed veteran Chuma Edoga, who plays a swing tackle kind of role.

I think we will see Thomas behind Edoga for that role as he continues to learn, develop, and turn his elite traits into real production and ability.

Thomas is going to be a long-term project for Dallas, not an immediate contributor even if guys go down to injury.

While that may not be the most exciting thing in the short term, we have to look at it from a future point of view.

Who develops young, raw, yet toolsy offensive linemen better than the Cowboys?

Almost nobody, and that is proven most...