Stashed in 2024, Cowboys 7th-round pick looks to turn grainy film into real opportunity
But what happens when the coaching staff changes after the redshirt season? That's what Thomas faces in 2025 where, despite offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer's rise to the head coach role, he has a whole new scheme and position coach to impress.
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Position: Offensive Tackle
Age: 24 (Week 1 age)
Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 331 pounds
Hometown: New Orleans, LA
High School: Chamlee High School
College: Louisiana (Pre-Draft Analysis)
Draft: 2024 Draft, Seventh-Round (No. 233 overall)
Acquired: 2024 Draft
Contract: Four-year extension (2024), $4.1 million
2025 Base Salary: $795,000
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Thomas has a chance to make the 2025 roster as the Cowboys have issues at both tackle spots. Tyler Guyton had an mostly down rookie year as a first-round pick, and his backup Asim Richards doesn't have a ton of experience, either. On the opposite side, Terence Steele is entering the final assured year of his deal and if he can't improve his pass protection he may not get another opportunity in Dallas. In other words, there are future snaps to project and if Thomas shows value, they won't be able to stash him another year.
Aside from those three players, Matt Waletzko still exists on the depth chartm as does Dakoda Shepley. The Cowboys also signed Hakeem Adeniji during free agency, who has experience both inside and out, and drafted Anaji Cornelius in the sixth round back in April.
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