Tyler Smith G/T Tulsa

[Cowboyny]

I was listening to the draft show yesterday and they were saying don't be surprised if he was the pick at 58. His profile seems a lot like a raw La'El Collins. As I have been saying this offseason, watch out for the Tackle converts. Here is the write up on Draft Network:

Tyler Smith found playing time late in his true freshman season for Tulsa at left tackle and proceeded to man the position for the next two seasons. When watching the Tulsa offense, Smith jumps off the screen. He executes with infectious energy and is a tone-setter for the unit. He is a tenacious football player who seemingly looks for pancake blocks on every snap. He is aggressive and fully earns labels like “mauler” and “road grader”. From day one, he will make an NFL offense tougher and more physical. As a run blocker, Smith is explosive into contact and has the power to overwhelm opponents. As a pass blocker, Smith is aggressive and is a wall once he sets the clamps. When it comes to areas of concern, Smith has to find notably better technique. From placement to timing, his hands are erratic. His feet aren’t synced up with his upper body and it leads to control problems and issues if blockers can work to his edges. His aggressive style of play often reaches frenetic levels and takes away from his power and ability to sustain blocks. While these are potentially good problems to have, the challenge ahead for Smith is to continue his aggressive approach but do it with control and technique. If that can be the case, Smith has the makings of a high-impact starter at the next level who should make a transition to guard.

 

[Typhus]

I was listening to the draft show yesterday and they were saying don't be surprised if he was the pick at 58. His profile seems a lot like a raw La'El Collins. As I have been saying this offseason, watch out for the Tackle converts. Here is the write up on Draft Network:

Tyler Smith found playing time late in his true freshman season for Tulsa at left tackle and proceeded to man the position for the next two seasons. When watching the Tulsa offense, Smith jumps off the screen. He executes with infectious energy and is a tone-setter for the unit. He is a tenacious football player who seemingly looks for pancake blocks on every snap. He is aggressive and fully earns labels like “mauler” and “road grader”. From day one, he will make an NFL offense tougher and more physical. As a run blocker, Smith is explosive into contact and has the power to overwhelm opponents. As a pass blocker, Smith is aggressive and is a wall once he sets the clamps. When it comes to areas of concern, Smith has to find notably better technique. From placement to timing, his hands are erratic. His feet aren’t synced up with his upper body and it leads to control problems and issues if blockers can work to his edges. His aggressive style of play often reaches frenetic levels and takes away from his power and ability to sustain blocks. While these are potentially good problems to have, the challenge ahead for Smith is to continue his aggressive approach but do it with control and technique. If that can be the case, Smith has the makings of a high-impact starter at the next level who should make a transition to guard.

Smith is currently moving up draft boards.
In a recent Walters mock, just yesterday, they had Smith as our pick at 24.

 

[Cowboyny]

Smith is currently moving up draft boards.
In a recent Walters mock, just yesterday, they had Smith as our pick at 24.

I highest I've seen was a top 50 pick, but he has all the traits to warrant a higher selection.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

Younger brother of Tyron. I’m all for it!

 

[cnuball21]

I was listening to the draft show yesterday and they were saying don't be surprised if he was the pick at 58. His profile seems a lot like a raw La'El Collins. As I have been saying this offseason, watch out for the Tackle converts. Here is the write up on Draft Network:

Tyler Smith found playing time late in his true freshman season for Tulsa at left tackle and proceeded to man the position for the next two seasons. When watching the Tulsa offense, Smith jumps off the screen. He executes with infectious energy and is a tone-setter for the unit. He is a tenacious football player who seemingly looks for pancake blocks on every snap. He is aggressive and fully earns labels like “mauler” and “road grader”. From day one, he will make an NFL offense tougher and more physical. As a run blocker, Smith is explosive into contact and has the power to overwhelm opponents. As a pass blocker, Smith is aggressive and is a wall once he sets the clamps. When it comes to areas of concern, Smith has to find notably better technique. From placement to timing, his hands are erratic. His feet aren’t synced up with his upper body and it leads to control problems and issues if blockers can work to his edges. His aggressive style of play often reaches frenetic levels and takes away from his power and ability to sustain blocks. While these are potentially good problems to have, the challenge ahead for Smith is to continue his aggressive approach but do it with control and technique. If that can be the case, Smith has the makings of a high-impact starter at the next level who should make a transition to guard.

PFF grade of 92 in 2021

 

[Xavier187]

He is good and I would be ok with that

 

[Cowboyny]

He is the type of prospect that can transition at Guard and eventually be move to tackle after he develops his technique. I would have zero issue taking him at 58.

 

[Carson]

So is this the Milton Williams pick of last year? Hype it up and we miss out. I am all for this pick though.

But damn : Scouting analysis : "Raw as sushi and a penalty machine who needs to reconfigure his technique from the ground up before he can see an NFL field."

 

[fivetwos]

Can we really afford to take a smaller school player in the 2nd round who sounds like at least a bit of a project?

That player needs to be an immediate starter.

 

[morasp]

I'm almost always surprised by the Cowboys picks.


Tyler Smith Tulsa 6'6" 332 lbs. Ranked 59th overall
Overview
Power merchant who plays the game with a field demeanor that can work in his favor on one play and against him on the next snap. Smith is able to displace defenders as a run blocker despite lacking proper hand usage for leverage. He's explosive and athletic but struggles to sustain and finish what he starts. He's too quick to discard any semblance of technique in favor of bear-hugging the opponent and drawing a penalty. A move from tackle to guard would allow teams to feature his downhill power in the rushing attack while reducing exposure in pass protection. The holes in his game can all be filled if he accepts coaching and brings it to the field on Sundays. There is some bust potential present, but the ceiling could draw a team to him on Day 2 of the draft.
Strengths

• Big, wide and nasty.
• Violent and powerful at the point of attack.
• Strong grip to stymie opponents.
• Leg drive to move interior defender out of the gap.
• Can kick-out or cave-in the edge defender.
• Ability to slide laterally and capture play-side edge on wide run.
• Adequate quickness out of stance and into pass set.
• Flexion in hips and ankles helps establish his anchor.
• Could see vaulted success rate with improved hand usage.
• Reactive athleticism aids recovery talent in pass pro.

Weaknesses

• Overall play is raw and undisciplined.
• Pass protection technique needs overhaul.
• Fails to maintain a grounded, balanced base.
• Hands swing way out wide and rarely catch rusher's frame.
• Defaulted to holding penalties at an alarming rate.
• Fails to finish his block at times.
• Doesn't play with consistent body control as run blocker.
• Allows defender to cross his face and penetrate the gap.

 

[Carson]

I'm almost always surprised by the Cowboys picks.


Tyler Smith Tulsa 6'6" 332 lbs. Ranked 59th overall
Overview
Power merchant who plays the game with a field demeanor that can work in his favor on one play and against him on the next snap. Smith is able to displace defenders as a run blocker despite lacking proper hand usage for leverage. He's explosive and athletic but struggles to sustain and finish what he starts. He's too quick to discard any semblance of technique in favor of bear-hugging the opponent and drawing a penalty. A move from tackle to guard would allow teams to feature his downhill power in the rushing attack while reducing exposure in pass protection. The holes in his game can all be filled if he accepts coaching and brings it to the field on Sundays. There is some bust potential present, but the ceiling could draw a team to him on Day 2 of the draft.
Strengths

• Big, wide and nasty.
• Violent and powerful at the point of attack.
• Strong grip to stymie opponents.
• Leg drive to move interior defender out of the gap.
• Can kick-out or cave-in the edge defender.
• Ability to slide laterally and capture play-side edge on wide run.
• Adequate quickness out of stance and into pass set.
• Flexion in hips and ankles helps establish his anchor.
• Could see vaulted success rate with improved hand usage.
• Reactive athleticism aids recovery talent in pass pro.

Weaknesses

• Overall play is raw and undisciplined.
• Pass protection technique needs overhaul.
• Fails to maintain a grounded, balanced base.
• Hands swing way out wide and rarely catch rusher's frame.
• Defaulted to holding penalties at an alarming rate.
• Fails to finish his block at times.
• Doesn't play with consistent body control as run blocker.
• Allows defender to cross his face and penetrate the gap.

16 penalties. That's insane.

Watch us take him over guys like Kinnard and Salyer

 

[morasp]

16 penalties. That's insane.

Watch us take him over guys like Kinnard and Salyer

He's very raw. I've seen some negative comments on Salyer's lower body bend that prevents him from singing his hips and anchoring. .

 

[Cowboyny]

Can we really afford to take a smaller school player in the 2nd round who sounds like at least a bit of a project?

That player needs to be an immediate starter.

Keep in mind the draft isn't just about a player's rookie season, especially players picked after the 1st rd, it about the length of his rookie contract. Question is, can he be coached up, can they develop his potential? La'EL Collins was a mess when he entered the league, but got away with it at times due to his play strength, I think the same could be said about Smith. Taking him is certainly a risk, but he could turn out to be a very good starter down the road, even at Tackle.

 

[TheDuke]

16 penalties last year

 

[RS12]

Tyler Smith, Tulsa
Tyler Smith is another blocker people will be buzzing about after the Combine. He could get under five seconds in the 40 and look for good marks in the other events. Smith will probably hold off from benching at the Combine and complete it during Tulsa’s Pro Day, which is in a week.

https://www.profootballnetwork.com/...-watch-include-trestan-ebner-and-tyler-smith/

 

[baltcowboy]

Sounds like a sleeper first round selection that needs time to develop. 6’6 332lbs that might run under 5.0. He could develop like Orlando Brown did for the Ravens.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

Had similar penalty numbers as Connor did last year and this was not against the best competition.
He has the size, the power and athletic ability to be very good but Dane was saying he is raw and needs to learn a good deal.
If you could get him in the second it would be good as you might be able to put him at guard but groom him to be OT later.

However he is kind of raw at this point to be taken in the first and expect to be a day one starter without the hiccups and penalties.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

16 penalties. That's insane.

Watch us take him over guys like Kinnard and Salyer

Even more so when you consider Refs are pretty conservative with their flags at the college level.

 

[KingintheNorth]

He's definiitely an unfinished product but love his tools and demeanor. Turns 21 next month. Has some Erik Willams to him.

 

[LACowboysFan1]

I was listening to the draft show yesterday and they were saying don't be surprised if he was the pick at 58. His profile seems a lot like a raw La'El Collins. As I have been saying this offseason, watch out for the Tackle converts. Here is the write up on Draft Network:

Tyler Smith found playing time late in his true freshman season for Tulsa at left tackle and proceeded to man the position for the next two seasons. When watching the Tulsa offense, Smith jumps off the screen. He executes with infectious energy and is a tone-setter for the unit. He is a tenacious football player who seemingly looks for pancake blocks on every snap. He is aggressive and fully earns labels like “mauler” and “road grader”. From day one, he will make an NFL offense tougher and more physical. As a run blocker, Smith is explosive into contact and has the power to overwhelm opponents. As a pass blocker, Smith is aggressive and is a wall once he sets the clamps. When it comes to areas of concern, Smith has to find notably better technique. From placement to timing, his hands are erratic. His feet aren’t synced up with his upper body and it leads to control problems and issues if blockers can work to his edges. His aggressive style of play often reaches frenetic levels and takes away from his power and ability to sustain blocks. While these are potentially good problems to have, the challenge ahead for Smith is to continue his aggressive approach but do it with control and technique. If that can be the case, Smith has the makings of a high-impact starter at the next level who should make a transition to guard.

At 58? Ok. At 24? No. See the bold type above:

Impresses? Not that hard to do. Impress at Alabama, Ohio State, LSU, etc. sure, that's a big plus. At Tulsa?
Will make an offense tougher? Oh I get it, NFL teams' offensive lines are soft and weak, got it.

Hands and feet are CRITICAL to o-line play. One or the other is poor? Okay, few players are perfect. But both?

Cowboys, unless they are going to go with a total teardown and rebuild, don't have time to develop their no. 24 pick....