Fixing the Cowboys OL with 1 free agent and one draft pick

The free agent class for LTs this year isn’t considered a very strong one. If Smith leaves Dallas as expected, the Cowboys will likely have to pick between moving Tyler Smith outside to LT again or using their top draft pick on a plug and play prospect.

Since it seems they’d like to keep Smith inside, they’ll likely turn to the draft. 2024 happens to be an extremely deep draft class with legitimate starting OT prospects falling all the way into the second round. Picking at 24, Dallas should have some options.

Amarius Mims is an OT prospect with one of the highest ceilings in his class. With just eight games of experience, he also has a relatively low floor. The inexperienced Georgia product comes to the NFL with elite size and skill. It wouldn’t be surprising in the least if he became the best of his class when all is said and done. He comes with a fair amount of risk which is why he’s also projected to slip into the 20s.

Mims isn’t quite the plug and play prospect the Cowboys would ideally be looking for, but with a talent this special, the risk is well worth the reward.

Primary target: Amarius Mims