Unreal stat proves Dallas Cowboys got it right in 2025 NFL draft

Throughout the offseason, Dallas Cowboys fans had their hopes set on a flashy playmaker in the 2025 NFL draft.

After sitting through a dreadful campaign, they had high hopes that Dallas would bring someone in to spark their offense with the 12th overall pick. Players such as Tetairoa McMillan, Emeka Egbuka, and Matthew Golden were all floated as possibilities.

Once the Cowboys were on the clock, however, the team went with Tyler Booker, a guard out of Alabama. Booker was considered one of the top players in the class, but his position didn’t have that “wow” factor.

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While it wasn’t a wildly popular pick, it’s been evident through the first half of the season that Booker was a home run selection. Known for being a bully in the run game, Booker has done well in that regard but has been unbelievable in pass protection.

As of Week 11, Booker has the fifth-lowest pressure rate among guards at just 4.6 percent.

#Cowboys Tyler Booker has allowed a 4.6% pressure rate (min. 100 pass blocks), the 5th-lowest among right guards this season, per NFL Pro.

That pressure rate allowed is lower than any rookie guard from 2022-24. That’s pretty good.#DallasCowboys pic.twitter.com/hShP2ZwkiR
— Brandon Loree (@Brandoniswrite) November 14, 2025

Booker missed three games after suffering a high ankle sprain during the Week 3 loss to the Chicago Bears. He’s been back in the lineup for the past three contests, and has been phenomenal.

Cowboys need the Wall of Tylers in Week 11

Dallas Cowboys guard Tyler Booker blocks during the first half against the Baltimore Ravens. | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Booker is now one of three first-round picks on the Dallas offensive line, and all three of those players are named Tyler.

Tyler Smith, who was recently signed to an extension, is among the best left guards in the game. Tyler Guyton, however, is still developing at left tackle.

This week, the “Wall of Tylers” will face Maxx Crosby and the Las Vegas Raiders. In Week 10, the O-line struggled as a whole, which played a part in Dak Prescott’s subpar performance. If they’re going to get back on track this week, it will have to start with the line.

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