The Dallas Cowboys made eight draft picks in the 2024 NFL Draft, headlined by future left tackle Tyler Guyton, who the team hopes replaces future Hall of Famer Tyron Smith.

The Cowboys made two picks in the third round after trading down and focused on offensive line and defensive line early on.

Let's dive into each of their picks as we await a wave of UDFA signings in the next few hours.

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Dallas Cowboys’ Official 2024 NFL Draft Class

Round 1, No. 29 overall: OT Tyler Guyton, Oklahoma

Not only did the Cowboys land their left tackle of the future but they also walked away with an additional third-rounder by trading down with the Detroit Lions.

Although Guyton is a raw prospect that will take some time to fully develop, the team has shown an impressive knack for finding and developing linemen. Not to mention, this addition means Tyler Smith gets to stay at left guard, where he played at an All-Pro level in 2023.

Round 2, No. 56 overall: EDGE Marshawn Kneeland, Western Michigan

The Cowboys got themselves a lengthy edge rusher that is able to generate movement at the point of attack thanks to his heavy hands.

Kneeland thrives as a run defender, which has led to some comparisons to Cowboys veteran DeMarcus Lawrence. In the words of The Athletic's Dane Brugler: His best football is yet to come.

Round 3, No. 73 overall: iOL Cooper Beebe, Kansas State

Beebe played left guard, left tackle, and right tackle at Kansas State and showed his best football on the inside. With the Cowboys, he might be moved further inside as Beebe’s skillset translates to center, a position of need for the team.

Beebe describes his play as "nasty," as he said on 105.3 The Fan and revealed he models his style to that of Zack Martin's.

Round 3, No. 87 overall: LB Marist Liufau, Notre Dame

It took the Cowboys until the 87th overall pick, but they got their linebacker. Liufau is rangy and explosive, which makes him a great cover linebacker. 

That being said, it might take Liufau a while to get on the field defensively but expect him to make an immediate impact on special teams.

Round 5, No. 174 overall: CB Caelen Carson, Wake Forest

The Cowboys get a cornerback to develop who checks the size and length boxes to compete in the NFL. Although they’ve got strong starters, the team needed depth and Carson provides position flex as he can stay inside or man the outside. 

Round 6, No. 216 overall: WR Ryan Flournoy, SE Missouri State

It’s no secret the Cowboys like to bet on traits late in the NFL Draft and Flournoy has that with a rare combination of size and speed. A Senior Bowl riser, Flournoy will join a wide receiver room with a fun competition on the backend of it.

Round 7, No. 233 overall (from LVR): OT Nathan Thomas, Louisiana

The Cowboys get a former high school tight end who learned how to block as he worked in a Wing-T offense. With only one FBS offer and as a seventh round draft pick, the team gets a 6-foot-5-sized underdog with powerful hands that could also play guard if needed. 

Round 7, No. 244 overall: DT Justin Rogers, Auburn

Cowboys got much needed depth at nose tackle behind Mazi Smith with a 6-2, 330-pound nose tackle. He was a run stopper at Auburn and should do the same for Dallas.

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• Round 1, No. 29 overall: OT Tyler Guyton, Oklahoma
• Round 2, No. 56 overall: EDGE Marshawn Kneeland, Western Michigan
• Round 3, No. 73 overall: iOL Cooper Beebe, Kansas State
• Round 3: No. 87 overall: LB Marist Liufau, Notre Dame
• Round 5: No. 174 overall: CB Caelen Carson, Wake Forest
• Round 6: No. 216 overall: WR Ryan Flournoy, SE Missouri State
• Round 7: No. 233 overall (from LVR): OT Nathan Thomas, Louisiana
• Round 7: No. 244 overall: DT Justin Rogers, Auburn

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The Cowboys did a great job in picking up a third rounder by trading down in the third round, which eventually led to them adding Cooper Beebe, which gives them two potential new starters in the offensive line including Tyler Guyton. While Beebe needs to learn how to play center and Guyton is a project more than a plug-and-play prospect, the Cowboys appear to be thinking about the future more than 2024.

In Day 2, they adding two players to the defensive front was important: Kneeland and Liufau aren't projected to start in 2024 but they could earn bigger roles in the future.

With no fourth rounder in Day 3, walking away with multiple "best player available" type picks should be considered a win, as every single one of the team's picks has a high likelihood of making the 53-man roster.

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