Cowboys OL Tyler Smith ranked as top interior lineman by ESPN

ESPN ranked Dallas Cowboys offensive guard Tyler Smith as the top interior lineman in the NFL, citing sourcing from league executives, coaches and scouts. The ranking is part of ESPN’s position-group evaluations, which the outlet has been producing over the past few years as a “snapshot” of how the league is viewing players. Before Smith, other Cowboys entries received smaller mentions, while Quinnen Williams was previously the highest-ranked Cowboys player at No. 6 among defensive tackles.

The article notes that Smith’s position at the top is also notable because he has drawn comparisons to Jason Peters, with both having been teammates during Smith’s rookie season. It recalls that Smith played left tackle for much of his first year after Tyron Smith’s injury, reflecting versatility beyond his interior role. It adds that the team briefly moved him back to left tackle late last season during offseason considerations, before confirming the plan did not change fully. Tyler Booker, last year’s first-round pick, also earned an honorable mention in the interior lineman group.

The overall implication is that Dallas may be approaching a scenario where it pairs two interior linemen regarded among the league’s best.