Tyron Smith's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 15, 2025

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Tyron Smith.

Tyron Smith is a retired American football offensive tackle who played in the NFL from 2011 to 2024. He was drafted ninth overall by the Dallas Cowboys in 2011 after a successful college career at USC, where he won the Morris Trophy. During his 13 seasons with the Cowboys, Smith established himself as one of the league's premier offensive linemen, earning eight Pro Bowl selections and five All-Pro honors. He was also named to the NFL's 2010s All-Decade Team. He concluded his career with the New York Jets.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2006: All-State Underclass Selection

In 2006, as a junior, Tyron Smith was selected for the Cal-Hi Sports All-State Underclass second team, All-CIF Central Division first team, and Riverside Press-Enterprise All-Riverside County second team.

2009: All-Pac-10 Honorable Mention

In 2009, Tyron Smith earned All-Pac-10 honorable mention and CollegeFootballNews.com Sophomore All-American honorable mention as a sophomore.

2010: Won Morris Trophy

In 2010, Tyron Smith won the Morris Trophy while playing college football for the USC Trojans.

2013: Pro Bowl Selection

Tyron Smith's seventh straight Pro Bowl selection started since 2013.

2014: Named to Pro Bowl

In 2014, Tyron Smith was named to the Pro Bowl on Team Rice and ranked 78th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2014.

2015: Contract Extension with Cowboys

In July 2015, Tyron Smith signed an eight-year, $109 million contract extension with the Cowboys and was named a Pro Bowler and first team All-Pro. He was ranked 36th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2015.

2016: Third Pro Bowl Selection

In 2016, Tyron Smith earned his third Pro Bowl selection. He was ranked 42nd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2016.

2016: Named to 2016 All-Pro Team

In 2016, Tyron Smith was named the first team left tackle for the 2016 All-Pro Team and was named to his fourth consecutive Pro Bowl. He was ranked 18th by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2017 as the highest ranked offensive lineman.

2017: Fifth Straight Pro Bowl

In 2017, Tyron Smith was named to his fifth straight Pro Bowl. His season was marred by multiple injuries. He was ranked 39th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2018.

2017: Ranked on NFL Top 100

In 2017, Tyron Smith was ranked 18th by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players.

2018: Ranked on NFL Top 100

In 2018, Tyron Smith was ranked 39th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players.

2019: Sixth Straight Pro Bowl

In 2019, Tyron Smith started 13 games and was named to his sixth straight Pro Bowl. He was ranked 52nd by active NFL players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2019.

2020: Named to Hall of Fame All-2010s Team

In 2020, Tyron Smith was named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame All-2010s Team. He was also ranked #78th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2020.