Cowboys to use 1st-round pick Zack Martin at guard

One of the reasons the Dallas Cowboys made offensive lineman Zack Martin the 16th overall pick was because of his versatility. Martin could play all five positions on the line if needed, but the Cowboys plan to start the Notre Dame product at guard. 

“People believe he can play center – a lot of people argue he can play all five spots on the offensive line,” Cowboys coach Jason Garrett told the team's website. “Initially we’ll give him a chance to work inside as an offensive guard and see how he holds up there.”

The Cowboys weakness would appear to be at guard as left tackle Tyron Smith made the Pro Bowl last year and Dallas spent a 2013 first-round pick on center Travis Frederick.

Conversely, left guard Ronald Leary struggled mightily last season, ranking 55th among guards in 2013, according to Pro Football Focus.