Cowboys OL aiming for bounce-back year among early training camp risers

Dallas Cowboys training camp is in full swing, and one former first-round pick is avoiding a sophomore slump as one of the team's early risers in Oxnard.

Dallas Cowboys tackle Tyler Guyton blocks during training camp at the River Ridge Playing Fields in Oxnard, California | Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images

The Dallas Cowboys have held three training camp practices so far in Oxnard, California, and after a 24-hour break, it's time to return to the field on Saturday afternoon.

Through the first few practices, there have been players who have stood out and impressed the coaching staff and team insiders, including one player who is aiming for a bounce-back year after a tumultuous rookie NFL season.

Former first-round NFL Draft pick Tyler Guyton has been one of the early risers in camp as he tries to settle into a starting role protecting the blindside of Dak Prescott.

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DallasCowboys.com's Kyle Youmans named his five standouts from the start of training camp and Guyton settled in at the No. 5 spot.

Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Tyler Guyton goes through a drill during practice at the Ford Center at the Star Training Facility | Chris Jones-Imagn Images

"It's a big year for the former first round pick. There's an expectation now from fans around the NFL to see a significant jump in production from year one to year two in the league," Youmans wrote. "So far, Guyton has checked all the boxes. Has it been a perfect week of practice? No. But he's shown an ability to pick up pass rushers by standing strong in his sets and footwork.

"Multiple times already, he's shown growth in his ability to reset his hands and regain leverage against some of the speed rushers Dallas employs. Each proving that progress has been made in the offseason, and the teaching is paying off."

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Following Thursday's practice, Prescott raved about Guyton and the work he has been putting in, so it's great to see he has been noticably improving after a rocky first year.

Hopefully Guyton can continue to impress, and when the pads come on Sunday, he can further show just how far he's come ahead of his sophomore season in the league.

Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Tyler Guyton blocks during training camp at the River Ridge Playing Fields in Oxnard, California. | Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images

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