Selected by the Dallas Cowboys as the 29th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, offensive tackle Tyler Guyton palyed 15 games in his rookie season, starting 11. He played 670 offensive snaps and 61 snaps with the special teams.
Selected by the Dallas Cowboys as the 26th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, defensive tackle Mazi Smith appeared in 17 games, recording 13 total tackles in his rookie season. He started all 17 games in his second season, recording 41 tackles and 1 sack.
‘Most Physically Gifted Guard’ — Cowboys Star Ranked No. 2 Interior OL in NFL by Coaches, Executives
‘Most Physically Gifted Guard’ — Cowboys Star Ranked No. 2 Interior OL in NFL by Coaches, Executives
Selected 12th overall by the Dallas Cowboys in 2021, Micah Parsons charted 84 total tackles, 13 sacks, and 3 forced fumbles in his rookie season, earning NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year honors. Parsons has played for the Cowboys, and by 2024, he has accumulated 256 total tackles, 52.5 sacks, and 9 forced fumbles.
Selected by the Dallas Cowboys as the 19th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, linebacker Leighton Vander Esch charted 140 tackles and 2 interceptions in his rookie season, earning the Pro Bowl honor. Injuries have since affected his availability, he has accumulated 469 tackles and 3.5 sacks in six seasons with the Cowboys.​
Selected 28th overall in the 1st round, defensive end Taco Charlton was expected to bolster the Cowboys' pass rush. Over two seasons, he recorded only four sacks in 27 games before being released in 2019. ​
Ezekiel Elliott was selected by the Dallas Cowboys as the 4th overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. Across 9 seasons, Elliott rushed 2,091 times for 9,130 yards and 74 touchdowns. As a receiver, he caught 368 passes for 2,718 yards and 14 touchdowns. He totaled 11,848 scrimmage yards and 88 touchdowns on 2,507 touches. In his rookie season, he led the league with 1,631 rushing yards and 15 rushing TDs. He was a First-Team All-Pro in 2016 and earned three Pro Bowl nods in his career.
Selected by the Dallas Cowboys as the 27th overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, defensive back Byron Jones played both safety and cornerback positions, earning a Pro Bowl selection in 2018. He stayed in Dallas for five years and recorded 349 tackles and 43 pass deflections. Jones signed with the Miami Dolphins in 2020.​
Drafted in the first round (16th overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft, offensive guard Zack Martin has played 11 seasons with the Cowboys. He has earned nine Pro Bowl selections and seven First-team All-Pro honors.
