GRAPEVINE -- Two Dallas Cowboys starting offensive linemen said Wednesday from the club's annual sponsors golf tournament that they're excited about the recent addition of first-round pick Ezekiel Elliott.

The Cowboys drafted the running back from Ohio State fourth overall. The veterans have practiced with Elliott some this week at Valley Ranch for the first time.

"We need all the help we can get, and he's a great addition to our team," Cowboys Pro Bowl left tackle Tyron Smith said while taking a quick break between holes.

"We have the right type of guys around right now and we're on the right path."

Cowboys left guard La'el Collins also said he's looking forward to playing in front of Elliott.

"I'm extremely excited," Collins said. "He's a smart guy, fast guy, learns pretty fast, so he's been taking some reps. I'm ready to see what he has, come put the pads on, see what kind of juice he has."

Collins said the Cowboys' offense will be improved in 2016.

"It will be really good. We got a lot of great pieces to the puzzle," Collins said. "If we keep everybody healthy, that's one of the biggest factors, and I think that will make the difference."