3 Cowboys Whose Stock is Rising After OTAs

3. Brock Hoffman, OL

Losses in free agency unfortunately Dallas' offseason, and perhaps no place was affected more than the offensive line. The 'Boys saw two o-line anchors depart for new homes this spring, as star left tackle signed with the New York Jets, while dependable center Tyler Biadasz joined Dan Quinn in Washington.

The latter's exit complicates things up front with no clear replacement on board at such a pivotal position. However, Brock Hoffman is doing what he can to vie for this starting role.

The Cowboys' website pointed out that Hoffman was "handling the bulk of the communication up front" during one OTA session, while also "talking significantly more with Dak Prescott than he did last year."

And even though Hoffman is far from entrenched as a starter, he's showing the kind of leadership expected from a leading veteran by taking rookie Cooper Beebe -- who's one of his main competitors for the center job -- under his wing.

This is the exact positive development any staff wants to see from a depth player looking to step up into a bigger role. Hoffman has the edge over Beebe when it comes to experience, which gives him inside knowledge on both what the Cowboys need from their offensive line and what Prescott is expecting from his center.

That, combined with Hoffman establishing himself as a leader, gives the almost 25-year-old a clear path to winning the starting job.

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