Cowboys’ Potential Replacement for Tyron Smith Highlighted as ‘Perfect Fit’

Cowboys’ Potential Replacement for Tyron Smith Highlighted as ‘Perfect Fit’

Given the Dallas Cowboys’ awful salary cap situation this offseason,

the 2024 NFL Draft will be the foundation of Jerry Jones’ attempt to upgrade a

club that was rocked by the Green Bay Packers in the NFC wild card game.

Dallas can save just over $6 million in cap space by releasing veteran left tackle Tyron Smith after June 1 in 2024,

which could be too tempting for the Cowboys to pass on,

given that the team is expected to be more than $11 million over the cap this summer.

However, even if Smith plays elsewhere or retires at the age of 33,

help on the Cowboys’ offensive line may be on the way.

On January 23, ESPN’s Mel Kiper issued his updated 2024 NFL Mock Draft,

in which the Cowboys select Arizona offensive tackle Jordan Morgan as the No. 24 overall choice,

calling him a “perfect fit” to replace Smith.

“While they’ve been known for their tremendous offensive line play for years,

both left tackle Tyron Smith and right guard Zack Martin are 33, with Smith now out of contract,” Kiper said.

   Cowboys’ Potential Replacement for Tyron Smith Highlighted as ‘Perfect Fit’

“Sure, they appear to have hit on 2022 first-round pick Tyler Smith,

who has shined at left guard, but they need to add additional quality to their line.

“Morgan is my favorite pass protector in this class.

I adore the way he uses his feet and performs twists and tricks. He started 35 games.

at left tackle in college, which would make him a perfect fit to replace Tyron Smith.”

Tyler Smith was simply outstanding as a rookie, allowing only one sack in 2023 and earning a run-blocking grade of 79.7 from Pro Football Focus.

Morgan and Smith may provide consistency on the left side of the Cowboys’ offensive line for years.

Jordan Morgan Scouting Report

Morgan created a name for himself in 2023, demonstrating that he could recover from a ruptured ACL and emerge as one of the country’s top offensive linemen.

Morgan, who stands 6-foot-5 and weighs 325 pounds, helped the Wildcats record 139.7 rushing yards per game while also proving to be a force in pass protection.

According to Ian Cummings of the Pro Football Network, Jordan is a prospect with a high floor and a lofty ceiling.

“At 6’5″, 325 pounds, Morgan has great size, power, and strength,” Cummings says in his article. “But at the same time, he’s an elite athlete with impeccable leveraging skills, balance, and bend — and he didn’t lose any mobility in 2023 after returning from an ACL tear.”

According to Pro Football Focus, Morgan allowed only two sacks in 2023, resulting in an 83.1 overall rating.

“Morgan has the physical skills and the necessary fail-safes,” says Cummings.” such as balance, power, leverage, and awareness — to be a solid starter early in his career, and he can continue to build on that foundation toward

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