When the Dallas Cowboys drafted Tyler Smith 24th overall in the 2022 NFL Draft, we weren’t sure what position he would ultimately play. In general, the plan seemed to be he would be the eventual replacement for Tyron Smith who was getting up there in age and was struggling to stay on the field. With Tyron still around, the team wanted to slide him inside to left guard. Unfortunately, the Cowboys had to break the glass sooner than expected when Tyron got hurt before the season started. As a result, Tyler started all 17 games at left tackle that season.
Tyler Smith’s 2024 position on the Cowboys will likely be determined on April 25th
