Obvious speculation leads people to believe that Garrett and Houck were present to get an up close look at USC stud left tackle Tyron Smith who is a projected top 10 pick. Dallas holds the ninth overall pick in the draft and multiple draft experts have Smith going to the ‘Boys in their mock drafts.

According to Sports Illustrated:

Junior Tyron Smith turned in some terrific marks at USC’s pro-day. Tipping the scales at 310 pounds, three more than his combine weight, Smith ran 40 times which ranged in the mid-to-upper 4.9-second area. Some clocks had the big offensive tackle as fast as 4.92. Those marks were far superior to any offensive tackle that ran in Indianapolis. His 30-inch vertical jump and 9-foot, 2-inch broad jump also rank in the upper echelon of marks from the offensive tackle class at the combine. Smith improved his bench press by completing 31 reps, up two from the combine. Sources said he looked terrific in position drills, displaying good movement skills and solid footwork.

The more information that comes out, the more likely it seems that Dallas will be selecting Smith with their first round pick.

Wes Bunting has also stated he’s hearing Smith will make a top ten push after his Pro Day.  ”Hearing that once USC OT Tyron Smith works out for NFL teams, teams would be shocked if he feel outside the top – 10…Redskins? Cowboys?” Bunting wrote on his Twitter account.

Smith is a very athletic tackle who used to play tight end, a la Rayfield Wright. Could he be the answer for the Cowboys pains at offensive tackle?

Outside of being a very raw prospect, the big concern for Smith was his weight. He put any of those concerns to rest at the NFL Scouting Combine when he weighed in at 307 pounds. Smith also registered some incredible measurables at the combine, such as his 36-3/8″ arms and 11″ hands. Smith has the physical tools to be a dominant tackle at the next level, so it would make perfect sense for Dallas to use the number nine pick on him.

Is the interest in Smith just smoke or do you believe he could be the guy the Dallas staff has their eyes on?