"On the first night of the draft, the Cowboys traded back from 24th to 29th pick with the Lions, obtaining Detroit's third-round pick as the key piece in the exchange. They used that pick to scoop up Beebe, who some felt was a steal at 73rd overall. Though he played guard in college, Beebe was touted as a potential center and the Cowboys quickly made it clear that they intended to play him there. It didn't take long for Beebe to be named the starter during the offseason."
"Beebe finished his rookie season as the 15th-ranked center according to Pro Football Focus. He had a slow start, but was doing his best work in the second half of the year. Naturally, Beebe returned as the starter in 2025. His performance graded out about the same, which disappointed those hoping for second-year growth. But Beebe also missed six games with an ankle injury, taking him out of the lineup from Weeks 3-8."
"He came back and maintained his general level of play, but the missed time likely played a big part in his not making gains. Beebe also had to adjust to a new offensive coaching staff last year, which may have contributed."
"Before Beebe came to Dallas, Tyler Biadasz had been the starting center for the majority of four seasons. He performed adequately, but not enough that the Cowboys wanted to give him a substantive contract extension. Biadasz's rookie deal ended and he quickly signed with the Commanders that March. Dallas did not replace him in free agency, seemingly content with promoting Brock Hoffman if needed. But the potential of finding a new starter in the upcoming draft was also there."
Cooper Beebe joined the Dallas Cowboys as a 2024 third-round pick after the team traded back from 24th to 29th with the Lions. He was viewed as a potential center despite playing guard in college, and Dallas moved quickly to install him at the position. He became the starter during the offseason and finished his rookie season ranked 15th at center by Pro Football Focus, with stronger play in the second half. In 2025 he returned as the starter, but his performance grade stayed similar and he missed six games due to an ankle injury. He also had to adjust to a new offensive coaching staff, which may have affected development.
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