The Dallas Cowboys handled Day 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft as many predicted, trading back five spots and grabbing an offensive lineman in Oklahoma OT Tyler Guyton. The front office has already made it clear they see him as their next left tackle, so how does Guyton compare to the last guy to hold that job? Let’s compare our newest first-round rookie to the recently departed veteran Tyron Smith.
In last night’s post-draft press conference, Mike McCarthy quickly discussed Guyton’s experience protecting the blindside of a left-handed quarterback with the Sooners. There was no holding back the team’s intention to move Guyton to the left side in their offense; Stephen Jones cited the benefit of allowing Tyler Smith to stay at guard.