Tyler Smith (T)

Tyler Smith is an American professional football player who has started at both tackle and guard for the Dallas Cowboys since being drafted in 2022. His net worth is estimated at $30 million to $50 million, driven primarily by a four-year, $96 million contract extension signed in 2025.

Early Life & Family

Tyler Smith was born on April 3, 2001, in Fort Worth, Texas. He attended North Crowley High School in Fort Worth before playing college football at the University of Tulsa, where he made 23 starts in 25 career games.

Rise to Fame

The Dallas Cowboys selected Smith in the first round (24th overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft. He was thrust into the starting lineup as a rookie at left tackle after veteran Tyron Smith went down injured, starting all 17 games and earning a spot on the PFWA All-Rookie Team.

Career History

Smith transitioned from a tackle prospect into one of the NFL’s elite interior offensive linemen, moving to left guard and earning three consecutive Pro Bowl selections. In 2025, the Cowboys and Smith agreed to a four-year, $96 million extension with $81.2 million guaranteed, running through the 2030 season and making him, at signing, the highest-paid guard in the NFL.

How They Built Their Wealth

Smith’s wealth is built on his rookie contract as a 2022 first-round pick followed by his four-year, $96 million extension (an average annual salary of $24 million), one of the largest guard contracts in NFL history. Additional income likely comes from modest endorsement deals typical of star offensive linemen.

With a $96 million contract extension securing his future through 2030, Tyler Smith’s net worth is estimated at $30 million to $50 million, reflecting his rapid rise from first-round rookie to one of the NFL’s highest-paid offensive linemen.