Tyler Guyton is one of the most important people in the Cowboys building this year.
The Dallas Cowboys have been known for one thing over the last decade or so. They have an excellent track record when it comes to drafting offensive linemen in the first round. It all started in 2011 when the Cowboys took left tackle Tyron Smith. A Hall of Fame-level career would follow.
In 2024, the Cowboys went the offensive line route in the first round again with Tyler Guyton, a right tackle who would play on the left side in Dallas. Guyton would have his share of hiccups as a rookie.
As year two approaches, Guyton has one key factor by his side, Tyron Smith. The two have been grinding behind the scenes to get the former Oklahoma Sooner as ready as possible as he faces an important season in terms of his development. Per Smith, Guyton is taking the necessary steps to take his game to the next level.
He wants to put in the work. He just needs a little technique work which he’s doing right now. I feel like it’s going to be a different type of year for him to slow the game down and get the rookie nerves out. I think he’s building more confidence in his technique because he’s learning a lot more now.
Guyton will certainly need to apply what he’s learned once the pads come on for real games. As the left tackle, he’s responsible for the blind side of quarterback Dak Prescott, who is coming off a torn hamstring and a history of injuries as of late. Keeping him upright is paramount, making Guyton’s development essential.
Smith played 13 seasons in Dallas. He dealt with a plethora of injuries that slowed him down in his latter years, but when healthy, Smith was one of the best left tackles in the league, and at one time was the standard. He ended up with eight Pro Bowl nods and garnered All-Pro honors five times.
Although he has some talent, Guyton will need to keep his feet on the pavement to reach the level of play that Smith achieved. However, he has the full support of the best that’s ever played his position in Big D.
I’ve told him before, ‘I want you to be better than how I ever did it.’ It makes me feel good that another guy is wanting to strive to be better than me.
All eyes will be on Guyton in 2025 and with good reason. If the next step is taken, the Cowboys’ offense has a great shot of being productive.
