First week of training camp practices just wrapped for the Dallas Cowboys, and while the big names are getting all the shine, there’s a guy named Chris Glaser who’s quietly making a serious case for himself. This standout guard from the UFL isn’t just another camp body; he’s fighting for a roster spot or a place on the practice squad, and his performance numbers should definitely catch some eyes in Dallas.
From Undrafted to UFL Standout, Glaser’s Journey is Grit
Glaser’s path to Dallas has been anything but a straight line. An undrafted Virginia Cavalier in 2022, he’s bounced around the league a bit, with stops at the Kansas City Chiefs in 2022, the New York Jets from 2022 to 2023 (where he played in a few games!), and the Chicago Bears in 2024. This 2026 stint with the Cowboys marks his second go-around with the team, after a previous run in 2023, and it comes right after a season with the UFL’s Cleveland Aviators. This dude is a grinder. He anchors his game on power, leverage, and technical discipline. Picture this: 6-foot-4, 306 pounds, with a sturdy upper body and a low pad level that lets him sink his hips, clamp down, and just flat-out neutralize bull rushers. In the run game? He plays with heavy hands and a mean streak, consistently latching onto interior defensive linemen and driving linebackers off their spots. His pass-protection instincts translated directly to the UFL with the Columbus Aviators, where he allowed just eight pressures across 229 pass-blocking snaps, earning a solid 68.5 PFF pass-blocking grade. That’s a serious stat line for someone fighting for a shot.
Flexibility and Functional Strength: Glaser’s Roster Keys
While Glaser might not blow anyone away with elite foot speed or dynamic range as a pulling guard, his calling card is flexibility and functional strength. He’s got snaps at right guard, left guard, and even right tackle spanning his time at Virginia, New York, Chicago, Dallas, and Columbus. That kind of invaluable interior cross-training is huge. He makes his living off functional strength, sound hand placement, ultra-low assignment errors, and that multi-position versatility. He projects as a high-floor, reliable interior swing guard who can keep the offense on schedule. The Cowboys have a history of discovering hidden talents among offensive linemen, think TJ Bass and Terence Steele. But Glaser’s path won’t be straightforward, he’s up against competition from guys like Bass, Trevor Keegan, Marcellus Johnson, and DJ Wingfield.
To secure a spot on the 53-man roster, Glaser absolutely needs to demonstrate his ability to play both left and right guard at a consistently high level. The Cowboys usually maintain two interior rotational players on their roster, with one typically being a rotational guard and the other a versatile backup center. Glaser’s blue-collar playing style and proven versatility make him an intriguing candidate, but he’s gotta elevate his game to stand out from this stiff competition. Keep an eye on #69 as camp progresses, this undrafted fighter is definitely one to watch.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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