Cowboys picking Tyler Guyton in 2024 NFL Draft first round has powerful implication for rising All-Pro
The Dallas Cowboys selected Tyler Guyton with the 29th overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft after trading down from 24th while netting a third rounder in return from the Detroit Lions. After a wild first round that witnessed 13 straight offensive picks, the Cowboys benefitted tremendously from having top-notch talent drop to the twenties. […]
The Dallas Cowboys selected Tyler Guyton with the 29th overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft after trading down from 24th while netting a third rounder in return from the Detroit Lions.
After a wild first round that witnessed 13 straight offensive picks, the Cowboys benefitted tremendously from having top-notch talent drop to the twenties. They passed on Graham Barton at 24th overall, but they get their tackle of the future.
In turn, picking Guyton means the Cowboys will be able to keep second-team All-Pro guard Tyler Smith where he's played his best football instead of having to kick him out to the outside. This is a powerful implication that might give the Cowboys their "best five" upfront after losing Tyron Smith in free agency.
"Tyler Guyton is an elite athlete who can play on both sides of the line thanks to his adept footwork, length, and ability to mirror pass rushers and second-level defenders," writes A to Z Sports' Rob Gregson. "There are concerns about his long-term viability in the league as well as his usefulness against power rushers, but the latter can be adjusted with time in the weight room and maturity."
A to Z Sports' draft analyst James Foster ranks Tyler Guyton as his 31st best overall prospect and 6th offensive tackle.
Tyler Guyton Scouting Report from A to Z Sports Film Room's James Foster
Strengths:
- Long arms & densely packed frame
- Graceful mover with elite mirror skills & recovery ability
- Patient hand usage. Baits pass rushers & doesn't overextend
- Has firm grip strength when he gets his hands inside
- Quality play strength & flexibility to absorb power rushes
- Can displace defenders off the LOS when he stays centered to the block
- Speed & explosiveness to excel in any blocking scheme
- Stays square to the LOS in his pass sets & doesn't open up his hips prematurely
Weaknesses:
- Inconsistent set depth forces him into difficult recoveries
- Delayed reactions to inside movement
- Inexperienced player with frequent breakdowns in technique
- Very few translatable reps in Oklahoma's offense
- Catches pass rushers instead of striking with force
- Rarely finishes blocks in the run game
- Upright posture & high pad level limits his drive power
- Bends waist & falls through down blocks
- Struggles to secure & sustain 2nd level blocks
- Needs to improve target location as a puller. Often seems unsure of his assignment
