Cowboys’ Potential Replacement for Tyron Smith Highlighted as ‘Perfect Fit’
Given the terrible salary cap position the Dallas Cowboys find themselves in this offseason, the bedrock of Jerry Jones‘ quest to upgrade a roster that got rocked by the Green Bay Packers in the NFC wild Card is the 2024 NFL Draft.
Dallas can create just over $6 million in cap space by releasing veteran left tackle Tyron Smith post-June 1 in 2024, which could prove too advantageous for the Cowboys to pass up, given that the organization is projected to be over $11 million over the cap this offseason.
But, help along the Cowboys’ offensive line could be on the way, even if Smith is playing elsewhere or retires at age 33.
ESPN’s Mel Kiper released his latest 2024 NFL Mock Draft on January 23, and has the Cowboys selecting Arizona offensive tackle Jordan Morgan, who Kiper calls a “perfect fit” to replace Smith, with the No. 24 overall pick.
“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 writes. “Sure, they appear to have hit on 2022 first-rounder Tyler Smith, who has excelled at left guard, but they have to add more talent to their line.
“Morgan is one of my favorite pass protectors in this class. I love the way he moves his feet and handles twists and stunts. He started 35 games at left tackle in college, which would make him a perfect fit to replace Tyron Smith.”
Tyler Smith was simply dominant as a rookie, allowing just one sack in 2023, while garnering a 79.7 run-blocking grade from Pro Football Focus, as well. Pairing Morgan alongside Smith could provide stability on the left side of the Cowboys’ offensive line for years to come.
Jordan Morgan Scouting Report
Morgan made a strong name for himself in 2023, proving that he could come back from a torn ACL and emerge as one of the nation’s premier offensive tackles.
Morgan, who stands 6 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 325 pounds, not only established himself as a reliable pass protector but also set the path for the Wildcats to average 139.7 rushing yards per game.
Jordan is the kind of player who has both a high floor and a soaring ceiling, according to Ian Cummings of Pro Football Network.
Cummings writes, “Morgan has outstanding size, power, and strength at 6’5′′, 325 pounds. However, he is a superb athlete with exceptional bending, balance, and leverage abilities. In 2023, he returned from an ACL tear without losing any movement.
According to Pro Football Focus, Morgan only gave up two sacks in 2023, which helped him get an overall grade of 83.1.
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