Tyler Smith earns top NFL interior offensive lineman ranking for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 12:52 AM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
Tyler Smith of the Dallas Cowboys has been ranked as the NFL's top interior offensive lineman by ESPN, according to polling of league executives. This follows Smith’s contract extension worth $96 million in September 2025, making him the highest-paid guard in the league. The 25-year-old has three consecutive Pro Bowl selections and received an All-Pro nod in 2023. While Smith has impressive blocking stats, evaluators noted he still needs to refine his technique. His performance is considered a valuable asset for the Cowboys as they protect quarterback Dak Prescott and aid the running game.
- •Tyler Smith ranked as NFL's top interior offensive lineman for 2026.
- •Smith signed a four-year, $96 million extension in 2025.
- •He has three consecutive Pro Bowl selections and an All-Pro nod in 2023.
- •Scouts note Smith needs to improve technique as he transitions positions.
- •His performance is critical for the Cowboys' offense this season.
- 12:52 AMYahoo Sports — Jerry Jones' $96 million investment at guard is already paying off according to executives around the league
"ESPN ranks Dallas Cowboys guard Tyler Smith as the NFL's top interior offensive lineman, validating Jerry Jones' 96 million dollar contract extension.
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