How Drew Shelton impacts the Cowboys offense

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 4: Drew Shelton #66 of the Penn State Nittany Lions blocks during the first half against UCLA Bruins at Rose Bowl Stadium on October 4, 2025 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images) | Getty Images After spending most of Friday with a bucket of popcorn, the Dallas Cowboys were back in the driver’s seat, ready to roll on Saturday, making their first of three selections in the fourth round. With the 112th overall pick, the front office decided to take their first offensive player by selecting Penn State offensive tackle Drew Shelton.

During his time with the Nittany Lions, Shelton proved to be a highly reliable presence on the edge. A two-year starter, he played the vast majority of his snaps at left tackle while also logging valuable experience on the right side. He enters the professional ranks with an impressive history in pass protection, having allowed just a single sack in 345 pass blocking snaps.

When you look at his tape, it is easy to see what they loved about him. Shelton brings smooth footwork and fluid movement to the field, allowing him to mirror edge rushers effortlessly. He gets out of his stance quickly and has the mobility to get to the second level to secure blocks on linebackers, which offensive line coach Conor Riley will love.

This combination of athletic traits will give the offensive staff a flexible blocker who can execute a variety of schemes. He currently lacks elite functional strength and is not the type of player who will simply overpower defenders in the run game. He also has a tendency to telegraph his moves before the snap, which savvy NFL edge rushers could exploit.