Playoff contender Dallas Cowboys could sign top-30 versatile offense tackle draft prospect Troy Fautanu in this upcoming month. The draft this year is fast approaching and this offensive draft class boasts of high-end talent. The Cowboys are going to need a reliable offensive lineman before they begin their tiring quest again for another Super Bowl ring. A quiet offseason for America’s team isn’t surprising to many fans this year, especially in the free-agent market.
However, the draft gives the team a chance to rebuild their team with potential talent this year and luckily there are many. Plenty of teams including the Dallas Cowboys are putting weight into their top 30 visits ahead of draft day. Out of the 19 prospects, the team is meeting with four offensive linemen who are widely potential first-round picks. There are mock drafts and rumors that Fautanu could land at No. 24 in this year’s NFL draft.
Some reportedly view him as an interior lineman but his arm length and film suggest he could probably play tackle. According to ProFootballFocus, he only gave up three sacks in his entire college career despite playing 1,255 pass-blocking snaps. His flexibility, agility and coordination could allow him to play meaningful reps at all five offensive line spots. However, he would likely fit better as a guard or center.
The good news for the Cowboys is that they need a center after losing Tyler Biadasz this offseason to the Washington Commanders. The team also lost long-term veteran Tyron Smith, who later signed with the New York Jets. It’s probably best to snag one of the premiere pass-blockers in this draft instead of a low-cost veteran. The best solution would be to move Tyler Smith to left tackle while Fautanu takes over at guard.
Playoff Contender Dallas Cowboys Could Sign Top-30 Versatile Draft Prospect Troy Fautanu
How He Could Fit With the Offense
It’s hard to imagine that the Cowboys won’t be picking an offensive lineman in this year’s draft. The line looks wonky heading into this offseason with the losses of Biadasz and Smith. However, the good news is that if they want to choose one then they could with Fautanu at the No. 24 pick. The only implication would be if he will be available once the Cowboys are up in this year’s draft.
One thing about the Cowboys is that they’re never afraid of building their new wall for their offense. Whoever is getting behind as RB1, probably will have an effective first year with the team. Evidence has been showing in the past with prospects of Zack Martin and Travis Frederick, who later was forced to retire due to injury. Fautanu does look to better transition as a guard to bring his play to the next level.
He’s considered as one of the safest first-round picks and he’s proven to have a good track record of consistency for over a two-season period. There aren’t any indications of health issues so this is good news for the team that always dealt with injury bugs over numerous years.
His Draft Stock Is Rising
It’ll be surprising that a team won’t select Fautanu in this year’s draft before the Cowboys will likely select him. However, there are other prospects for the team but he’s rated as one of the best offensive tackles in this year’s draft. Fautanu had the opportunity for an informal interview with the Cowboys but is catching the eye of other teams. According to sources, it may be hard to imagine he passes the Seahawks, Bengals or Rams for their pick.
He’s meeting all thresholds of the offensive lineman position which means he could play any behind the line. His versatility in terms of flexibility means that his draft stock will continue to rise throughout this month.
