Cowboys Draft Drew Shelton, Strengthening Offensive Line

0:00On April 25, Dallas Cowboys grabbed Penn State offensive tackle Drew Shelton with the 112th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. This move floods a gap up front, especially with Tyler Guidon and Taren Steele dealing with their own struggles on the line. Shelton's got that smooth athleticism from his basketball days, making him quick to slide and mirror rushers in past protection. He shines in outside zone runs, hitting angles just right, but he needs to bulk up for better anchor against power guys. Fans and analysts see this as a smart swing tackle ad, fitting right into Dallas's needs after losing key pieces like Michael Parsons in a trade. The Cowboys already scooped safety, Caleb Downes at pick 12, Edge rusher Malachi Lawrence at 20, and another edge, Jai Shan Barham at 92. Ongoing holes remain at linebacker, cornerback, safety depth, and wide receiver beyond George Pickens on his franchise tag. Fans upside could grow with coaching, but strength gains are key for him to stick.

1:02Dallas keeps rebuilding that roster one calculated pick at a time, setting up for a stronger push down the line. I'm Cory with the story, and you've been listening to NFL News today, AI-powered football coverage.