Cowboys countdown to kickoff: #77 Tyron Smith

We’re continuing our countdown to the opening game of the Dallas Cowboys 2023 regular season. Each day we’ll present a new player whose jersey number represents the countdown to opening day. Today is number 77.

OT Tyron Smith

Born: 12th December 1990 (32) - Los Angeles, California

College: USC Trojans

Draft: 2011, Round 1, Pick 9, Dallas Cowboys

2022 Stats:

Total Snaps: 401 (35%)

Pass Block Snaps: 239

Run Block Snaps: 162

Sacks: 1

Pressures: 16

Penalties: 0

College:

Tyron Smith started playing at USC in 2008, at first as a backup left tackle. In his sophomore year he got a starting role but at right tackle, and that’s where he stayed for the next two seasons. In his junior year he was named All-PAC 10…