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Here is a look at the state of the Cowboys offensive line group.
On Thursday, the Dallas Cowboys wrapped up their third day of mandatory OTAs. New head coach Brian Schottenheimer had drawn a lot of praise for his interactions with the media, and George Pickens has started to fit in with the team. We’ve also seen young players integrated with the veterans in their first action with the collective team. Dallas’ first-round pick Tyler Booker has stepped right in as the team’s right guard. This comes as no surprise, yet it’s telling of the faith the Cowboys have entrusted in Booker and their revamped offensive line.
In our roster preview, we continue with the big men in the trenches, the offensive line.
The young guys
The selection of Booker marked a consecutive year where the Cowboys kicked off their draft by selecting an offensive lineman. Last year’s top pick, Tyler Guyton, faced his share of adversity in his first NFL season. First, the pressure of replacing a legend in Tyron Smith, who recently retired as a Dallas Cowboy this offseason. Though it did not go as initially hoped, Guyton has a terrific physical skillset to build from.
He’s a tremendous athlete for his 6’8”, 322 lb. build, with very good mobility when on the move. Where he has to improve on is his technique, and avoiding getting overextended on his initial punch against pass rushers. He also drew multiple penalties last season. The good news is Guyton does look like he’s added some strength in the offseason, and a change in physique should yield better results in year two as well as being further acclimated with the NFL. His continued growth is the most vital element in the success of the offensive line in 2025.
In 2024, Cooper Beebe did a terrific job of taking over at center, replacing Tyler Biadasz who signed with the Washington Commanders. Beebe came to Dallas as a collegiate guard at Kansas State and transitioned well to center as a first-year player and that alone deserves praise.
Beebe has garnered a reputation as a tireless worker with an excellent work ethic. He’s compactly built and very strong as an interior lineman. Expect the team to thrust more on his plate as he grows more comfortable with his new role. His physicality is exactly the type of player the Cowboys need to contend with the interior defenses in the NFC East that feature players like Jalen Carter, Dexter Lawrence, and Daron Payne.
Booker was inserted into the starting offensive line as soon as OTAs began and the Cowboys are looking for an immediate return on their first-round investment. This signifies that the team is entrusting him to fit in seamlessly with his young counterparts along the offensive line.
Draft analysts raved about the maturity and leadership of Booker, a characteristic that will suit him well to start his career. The former member of the [Alabama Crimson...
