It’s no secret that the Dallas Cowboys are very successful when it comes to drafting players. The belief that the Cowboys have in their scouting department is a key reason why the team rarely trades away draft picks, and aren’t typically heavy spenders in free agency during the offseason. The Cowboys are benefiting greatly from their 2022 draft class this season.
Round 1: LG Tyler Smith
With the 24th pick of the first round in the 2022 draft, the Dallas Cowboys selected Tulsa offensive lineman Tyler Smith. The selection immediately faced immense criticism from national media and Cowboys fans, as Smith had a bad penalty problem in his final collegiate season.