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The Dallas Cowboys are currently set when it comes to their starting quarterback. Dak Prescott is 32 years old and has at least a couple more years leading the franchise.
While Prescott is the clear-cut starter, the Cowboys could have interest in bringing in more talent at the position. Sam Howell was signed in free agency, but Dallas would be wise to begin looking into options who could succeed Prescott as the starter down the road.
Keeping that in mind, there are a few options for Jerry Jones and company to consider.
Looking ahead to the 2026 NFL Draft, it would not be shocking to see the Cowboys have interest in adding a quarterback in the middle rounds. A named has been suggested as a potential fit in Dallas.
Dallas Cowboys Linked to Potential Long-Term QB Option
USA Today’s Ayrton Ostly has named the Cowboys as one of best potential landing spots for Miami Hurricanes quarterback Carson Beck in the upcoming draft.
“Beck’s experienced and knows how to point-and-shoot for an offense with plenty of firepower. The Georgia offense in 2023 had future NFL players Brock Bowers and Ladd McConkey in the pass-catching corps,” Ostly wrote.
“As he would in Detroit, he’d be a rookie backup with extensive college experience who could handle getting the ball out quickly to talented receivers. Dallas would likely have to change the game plan with him in, though, due to his below-average arm strength following UCL surgery in 2024.”
Beck would offer Dallas a young signal caller who could play in 2026 if called upon, but also be a potential option in the future as he develops behind Prescott.
What Would Carson Beck Bring to the Cowboys?
Beck played in five college football seasons, four coming with Georgia before transferring to Miami for his final year. He helped lead the Hurricanes to the National Championship last season.
In those five years, Beck threw for 11,725 yards, 88 touchdowns, and 32 interceptions, while completing 69.5 percent of his passes. He has the arm talent to be an NFL quarterback, but there are some who don’t see him developing to being a starter.
At this point in time, Beck is expected to be drafted between the third and fifth rounds. If he’s available in the fourth or fifth round, the Cowboys would be wise to consider him.
Not long ago, Beck was considered to be a high first-round talent. His stock has fallen over the last couple of years, but that potential is still there.
Dallas may not have interest in burning a draft pick on a quarterback this year. That being said, if Jerry Jones and company want to bring in a young signal caller, Beck might be the right guy for the job.