Cowboys add OL depth with first of two Round 3 picks

DETROIT ( SILVER STAR NATION ) — The 2024 NFL Draft continued on Friday, April 26, 2024, with the Dallas Cowboys adding more offensive line depth with the first of their two third-round selections.

With the 73rd overall pick in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys selected Cooper Beebe, an offensive lineman from Kansas State.

The pick marks the third selection by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2024 NFL Draft:

• Round 1 — Tyler Guyton, OT, Oklahoma
• Round 2 — Marshawn Kneeland, EDGE, Western Michigan

NFL scouting combine results for Cooper Beebe

• Height — 6’3″
• Weight — 322 pounds
• Wingspan — 78.125 inches
• 40-Yard Dash — 5.03 seconds
• 20-Yard Dash — 2.93 seconds
• 10-Yard Dash — 1.74 seconds
• Vertical Jump — 27.5 inches
• Broad Jump — 9 feet 1 inch
• Three-Cone Drill — 7.44 seconds
• Bench Press — 20 reps

Cowboys take one of the best guards in Round 3

The only thing shocking about the Dallas Cowboys selecting Cooper Beebe with their first pick in the third round is the fact that he was still available. He was the third-highest-rated guard in the 2024 draft class.

During his four years as a starter at Kansas State, Beebe only missed one game due to injury and played every single game of his final three seasons. During that time, he only allowed two sacks and 28 pressures.

Beebe was a First Team All-Big 12 player in each of his final three seasons. He was named the Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year in both his junior and senior seasons, the first player since Creed Humphries to do so in back-to-back seasons.

Beebe’s style of play has been described as “nasty.” He’s an aggressive blocker on the offensive line and he looks to knock defenders off their feet.

Versatility is the name of Beebe’s game. He’s logged snaps at every single position on the offensive line, so he’ll likely be able to play and excel no matter where he ends up playing on the Cowboys line.

Beebe’s an aggressive, intelligent offensive lineman with a high floor and looks to immediately start for the Cowboys.

Looking ahead for the Cowboys in the 2024 NFL Draft

Dallas isn’t done in the third round. They still hold the 87th overall pick, which will be made later on Friday Night.

Day 3 of the 2024 NFL Draft will get underway at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2024, with the final four rounds all set to take place the same day.

The Cowboys don’t have a pick in Round 4, but they still have four more selections to make on Friday:

• Round 5 — Pick 39 ( 174 Overall, Compensatory pick )
• Round 6 — Pick 40 ( 216 Overall, Compensatory pick )
• Round 7 — Pick 13 ( 233 Overall, via trade with Las Vegas )
• Round 7 — Pick 24 ( 244 overall )

Follow Silver Star Nation’s coverage of the 2024 NFL Draft

Silver Star Nation will be providing in-depth coverage of all seven of the Dallas Cowboys’ picks in the 2024 NFL Draft.

KFDX Sports Director Tobin McDuff and Sports Anchor M.J. Baird will be at The Star in Frisco, providing live coverage and reactions as each pick is made. Digital Reporter Josh Hoggard will publish an in-depth analysis of each new player added to the Cowboys roster.

Stick with the Silver Star Nation for updates from the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

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