With the 112th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys selected Penn State tackle Drew Shelton. Tackle made sense in this draft with Tyler Guyton and Terence Steele having their issues.
Athletic left tackle prospect with two seasons as a full-time starter at Penn State. His basketball background shows up with natural fluidity as a move blocker and in meeting edge rushers with his pass slides. However, Shelton’s lack of play strength makes it tougher for him to sustain blocks at the point of attack and hold a firm anchor when taking on bully pass rushers. His athleticism and ability to get to any angle necessary in the run game makes him a fit for teams favoring outside zone. However, he’s likely to struggle with consistency unless he gets stronger and plays with better body control.
Rd 1 – 12: S Caleb DownsRd 1 – 20: EDGE Malachi LawrenceRd 3 – 92: EDGE Jaishawn BarhamRd 4 – 112: OT Drew Shelton
EDGE: The Micah Parsons trade left a huge hole at pass rusher, the Cowboys need an injection of talent.
LB: It’s basically DeMarvion Overshown or bust at LB. Shemar James may make a leap, but Dallas needs a starter here.
CB: Trevon Diggs’ departure and DaRon Bland’s injury issues means the team needs help. The current depth is lackluster.
S: Christian Parker’s scheme needs quality safeties, something the Cowboys have a lack of except for free agent addition Jalen Thompson.
WR: George Pickens is on a one-year franchise tag. Getting another contender for the future is a solid move.
OT: Tyler Guyton and Terence Steele both have their faults. Adding a decent swing tackle makes sense.
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S Caleb DownsEDGE Malachi LawrenceEDGE Jaishawn BarhamOT Drew SheltonCB Devin MooreEDGE LT OvertonLikeRec 1CommentsThin Stroke Comment Icon BubbleReplyRead 2 replies