Countdown to the season opener: Day 25 Tyron Smith

We’re counting down the days until the Dallas Cowboys battle the Philadelphia Eagles in the season opener of the 2025 NFL season. To pass the time and mark the days, we are running through 100 Days of Cowboys. So sit back and enjoy some Cowboys history while we countdown to football.

Today – number 25

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Tyron Smith

Born: December 12, 1990. Los Angeles, California
Position: Offensive tackle
Dallas Cowboys: 2011-2023
Awards:  All-Pro- 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2023
Pro Bowl- 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021

Tyron Smith played offensive tackle for the Dallas Cowboys from 2011 to 2023, after being drafted ninth overall out of USC. Known for his rare blend of size, strength, and agility, Smith quickly became one of the NFL’s premier left tackles.

He anchored the Cowboys’ offensive line for over a decade, earning eight Pro Bowl selections and being named All-Pro multiple times showing just how uniquely talented he was. Smith’s dominance in both pass protection and run blocking made him a critical piece of the offense, protecting quarterbacks like Tony Romo and Dak Prescott while opening lanes for Ezekiel Elliott and DeMarco Murray on his record-setting season. 

Best known for:
Smith was best known for being the stalwart blindside protector on one of the best offensive lines in football, but he’s also known for his health issues, which saw him miss multiple games each season for a long stretch of his career. 

Lesser known fact:
Smith started his Cowboys career at right tackle and showed promise prompting a move to the left side in his sophomore season. The position switch would be a wise choice as history shows.