Cowboys NFL Draft 2026: Dallas selects Drew Shelton, OT, Penn State at pick 112

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 4: Drew Shelton #66 of the Penn State Nittany Lions blocks during the second half against UCLA Bruins at Rose Bowl Stadium on October 4, 2025 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images) | Getty Images With the 112th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft , the Dallas Cowboys selected Penn State tackle Drew Shelton. Tackle made sense in this draft with Tyler Guyton and Terence Steele having their issues.

NFL. com Athletic left tackle prospect with two seasons as a full-time starter at Penn State. His basketball background shows up with natural fluidity as a move blocker and in meeting edge rushers with his pass slides.

However, Shelton’s lack of play strength makes it tougher for him to sustain blocks at the point of attack and hold a firm anchor when taking on bully pass rushers. His athleticism and ability to get to any angle necessary in the run game makes him a fit for teams favoring outside zone. However, he’s likely to struggle with consistency unless he gets stronger and plays with better body control.

Cowboys 2026 draft picks: Rd 1 – 12: S Caleb Downs Rd 1 – 20: EDGE Malachi Lawrence Rd 3 – 92: EDGE Jaishawn Barham Rd 4 – 112: OT Drew Shelton Cowboys needs: EDGE: The Micah Parsons trade left a huge hole at pass rusher, the Cowboys need an injection of talent. LB: It’s basically DeMarvion Overshown or bust at LB. Shemar James may make a leap, but Dallas needs a starter here.