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Cowboys Take Penn State OT Drew Shelton at No. 112 for Tackle Depth

The mid-round addition signals a push to steady pass protection for Dak Prescott.

Overview

  • Dallas used pick No. 112 on Saturday to draft Penn State tackle Drew Shelton, their first offensive selection of 2026.
  • He brings two years at left tackle with just one sack allowed in 345 pass‑blocking snaps, backed by 6‑foot‑5, 313‑pound size and light feet.
  • Scouts cite fluid footwork and the ability to mirror edge rushers, which fit the Cowboys’ pass‑protection schemes.
  • Evaluators flag wide hand placement, modest play strength, balance issues, and pre‑snap tells that NFL rushers can exploit.
  • The selection was the first this year made with a Cowboys‑owned pick and adds swing‑tackle competition that helps safeguard line continuity for Prescott.