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Michael Gehlken

Cowboys take former Tulsa OT Tyler Smith at No. 24 overall in NFL draft

FRISCO, Texas — With a single pick Thursday, the Cowboys gave two votes of confidence.

They believe in Tyler Smith, the Fort Worth native and former Tulsa offensive tackle whom they just drafted with the No. 24 overall selection. And they believe in their coaching staff’s ability to now develop him, closing the substantial gap between the player he is today and the player he can become.

The latter will determine his NFL success.

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