Cowboys top draft pick grateful for lessons from rocky first season

The Dallas Cowboys used a first round pick on Tyler Guyton from Oklahoma this season.
Guyton had some big shoes to fill as he was tasked with replacing Tyron Smith, who was one of the premier left tackles in the NFL. There were times Guyton showed his potential but overall, he struggled as a rookie and was eventually benched in favor of Chuma Edoga.
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As is often the case, some were ready to throw the bust label on Guyton, but he knows he’s going to get a chance to prove himself going forward. He’s eager for that opportunity and took to social media to express his desire to learn and grow as a player.
#Cowboys Tyler Guyton reflects on his first season in the NFL on Instagram:
— Brandon Loree (@Brandoniswrite) February 4, 2025
“I have immense love and respect for this journey and everything this game represents. Year 1 is just the beginning—an opportunity to learn, grow and embrace every challenge that comes my way. I’m… pic.twitter.com/tIP5wkYK0P
It’s important to remember that Guyton came into the NFL as an unfinished product who had limited experience on the blindside. He was called athletic but raw by scouts, which sums up his first season in the league.
Now, he has to take the experience and grow as a player, which is the exact approach he’s taking.
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