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Dallas Cowboys: Way too early 53-man roster prediction

By Randy Gurzi

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 05: Ezekiel Elliott #21 of the Dallas Cowboys kneels in the end zone before the game against the Seattle Seahawks during the Wild Card Round at AT&T Stadium on January 05, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 05: Ezekiel Elliott #21 of the Dallas Cowboys kneels in the end zone before the game against the Seattle Seahawks during the Wild Card Round at AT&T Stadium on January 05, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /
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SEATTLE, WA – SEPTEMBER 23: Tyron Smith #77 of the Dallas Cowboys and teammates take the field prior to taking on the Seattle Seahawks during their game at CenturyLink Field on September 23, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA – SEPTEMBER 23: Tyron Smith #77 of the Dallas Cowboys and teammates take the field prior to taking on the Seattle Seahawks during their game at CenturyLink Field on September 23, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /

Offensive Line (9)

Tyron Smith, La’el Collins, Zack Martin, Connor Williams, Travis Frederick, Joe Looney, Connor McGovern, Cameron Fleming, Mitch Hyatt

The offensive line remains unchanged with the starting five — for now. Tyron Smith is a stud at left tackle and La’el Collins should still man the right tackle spot for this season. However, the fact that Connor McGovern was drafted in the third round suggests he could be the future at left guard, a spot currently occupied by Connor Williams.

Dallas spent a second-round pick on Williams and moved him to guard after he played outside at Texas. He’s there now but should be moved to tackle, his natural position. Their other guard is Zack Martin and he’s probably the best in the NFL.

At center, the hope is that Travis Frederick can return to health. He’s an All-Pro and, while Joe Looney did an admirable job, Frederick is still an improvement. Looney does return to back him up and is the only other reserve interior lineman on the 53-man roster — although Xavier Su’a-Filo has a shot to stick around should they go heavy at the position.

As for the swing tackle, that job will again be Cam Fleming’s. He did well in that role in 2018 and signed for two more seasons. Mitch Hyatt was an undrafted free agent signing and makes the roster. He should have been drafted after being a four-year starter and leader of the Clemson offensive line.

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