Cowboys young left guard who made the 2024 Pro Bowl in his third NFL season.
Tyler Smith was the Cowboys' first-round pick in 2022 out of Tulsa. He played right tackle as a rookie before moving to left guard, where he has thrived. The 2025 season produced his second Pro Bowl and confirmed him as the long-term interior anchor of the Dallas offensive line.
Path to the league
Tulsa product taken 24th overall by Dallas in 2022. Made the All-Rookie team at right tackle. Moved to left guard in 2023 and has been there since.
Career highlights
2x Pro Bowl (2024, 2025). 2024 second-team All-Pro. $94M extension (2025). Most consecutive starts by a Cowboys OG on a rookie contract (48).
2025-2026 outlook
Allowed 1 sack in 17 starts. Dallas finished 7-9-1. The Cowboys' offensive line is the rare bright spot of the roster, with Smith as the most reliable starter alongside Zack Martin.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Tyler Smith
- Pro Football Reference: Tyler Smith
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Guard
- Group
- offense
- College
- Tulsa
- Hometown
- Fort Worth, TX, USA
- Age
- 25
- Status
- active
