# Tyler Smith — what pundits predicted

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4 checkable claims from 4 pundits. These are other people's predictions about what he will do — we grade the prediction, never the player.

## Measurables

- 40-yard dash: 5.02 s
- Vertical: 27½″
- Broad jump: 8′9″
- Height: 6′5″
- Weight: 324 lb
- 3-cone: 7.78 s
- 20-yard shuttle: 4.65 s

2022 NFL Scouting Combine. Drills not listed were not performed. Combine results via [Pro-Football-Reference.com](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/2022-combine.htm).

## What pundits expect (4 unsettled)

- “The decision to waive Demercado comes after the Cowboys activated starting left guard Tyler Smith from injured reserve. He's now set to make his season debut after missing the first four games following thumb surgery. (Week 5 vs. Buccaneers)” — Zach Dimmitt, for 2026, said Oct 8, 2026; not settled yet
- Tyler Smith to be 1st on the depth chart — [Josh Alper](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/josh-alper), for 2026, said Oct 8, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/818fae41-b848-4c5f-a0ea-926c42fb72cb
- “Tyler Smith, who has not played this season after undergoing thumb surgery before the season, is listed as questionable... thus is trending toward making his 2026 debut (Thursday Night Football).” — [Charean Williams](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/charean-williams), for 2026, said Oct 7, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/29127c45-bad2-4a7a-9532-6ced305099a8
- Tyler Smith — “will begin the season on the IR, back around midseason” — [Randy Gurzi](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/randy-gurzi), for 2026, said Sep 7, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/ebf23c0a-eb4e-4f33-b3ca-7e803d57a457

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