Cowboys bolster Prescott's protection with OL Beebe
The Dallas Cowboys selected Kansas State offensive lineman Cooper Beebe in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft, No. 73 overall.
Beebe started 27 games over his last two seasons with the Wildcats and was named the Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year each campaign. He also earned a unanimous All-American selection in 2023.
Here is how Kansas State OG Cooper Beebe fared in @PFF's stable metrics:
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⭐96th percentile zone run block grade
⭐95th percentile true pass set pass block grade
⭐92nd percentile pass block grade
⭐91st percentile pass block grade no play-action pic.twitter.com/GFb13WEqIg
The guard is the second offensive lineman the Cowboys took in the 2024 draft after selecting Tyler Guyton at No. 29 overall. Beebe is a candidate to move inside to fill a need at center.
Pre-draft profile
Beebe is a physical presence on the interior offensive line. He demonstrates the power to succeed as a drive blocker in the run game, consistently creating movement off the ball and sustaining blocks. He also drops a heavy anchor in pass protection to shut down bull-rush attempts. Beebe is an explosive athlete for the position but is significantly lacking in length. Continuing to operate with polished technique and hand usage will be important for his ability to establish and maintain leverage against NFL defenders. Beebe could be a Day 1 impact starter in a gap-heavy system.