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After selecting Tyler Guyton to start their draft, here’s what the Cowboys are getting with the exciting Oklahoma prospect.
The Dallas Cowboys went offensive line with their first pick, but not without getting a little extra. The Detroit Lions gave the Cowboys their No.29 pick and third round pick (73) in exchange for the the Cowboys first round No. 24 pick and a 2025 7th rounder. With the No. 29 pick, Dallas selected Oklahoma protector Tyler Guyton.
Guyton is a four-year player and a monster of a man, standing at 6-foot-7 and 330 pounds with an 82-inch wingspan, 34-inch arms and 10-inch hands. The enticing part about Guyton is how well he moves. His movement would be considered impressive for a regular-sized tackle, but extra impressive for a man of his size. Guyton plays with tenacity and solid play strength.
On the flip side of that, Guyton protected the quarterback’s blindside as a right tackle during his four years at Oklahoma, but is switching to left tackle for the Cowboys.
He plays tall, hindering leverage and has wild hand placement and hand fighting technique. He’ll have a lot of adjustments to make to his game playing left tackle and further refining his technique.
With the entire draft class complete, here’s a look where all the draftees will work in to the 2024 roster.
**Marshawn Kneeland (2nd round, 56th overall, DE, Western Michigan)** – This seems like a Mike Zimmer pick all the way. Kneeland is a gritty, run-stopping player who likes to mix it up on the line. He has 28 career tackles for loss and should add instant toughness to the D-line, that lost four players in free agency, including ends Dorance Armstrong and Dante Fowler.
**Cooper Beebe (3rd round, 73rd overall, G/C, Kansas State)** – There is questions where he might play, but no questions about his toughness and ability to block. Beebe looks like a tough, intense player who thrives on putting defenders on the ground. He’ll likely compete at center now but eventually move to guard down the road.
**Marist Liufau (3rd round, 87th overall, LB, Notre Dame)** – Another Zimmer-type pick, Liufau is a hard-nosed linebacker who excels against the run and pass. The Cowboys were short on linebackers and there’s a chance he could come in and compete for a starting spot this year.
The Cowboys are filling the middle of their defensive line with big bodies to stop opposing team’s rushing attack.
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