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Ben Solak Pushes for Cowboys to Draft Carson Beck

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ESPN analyst Ben Solak suggests Dallas Cowboys draft Carson Beck in the fifth round. Beck, a rhythm passer with good anticipation, could develop behind Dak Prescott. Solak doubts Beck will start immediately, but his maturity fits the Cowboys need for a reliable backup. Drafting Beck could strengthen the depth chart and ensure long-term competitiveness.

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Ben Solak Pushes for Cowboys to Draft Carson Beck

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NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Ben Solak Pushes for Cowboys to Draft Carson Beck. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

It's April 8th. Welcome in. This is NFL News Today, where the league meets AI, I'm Corey, with the story. Dallas Cowboys got Dak Prescott locked in as their top quarterback, but the backup spot feels shaky with Joe Milton and Sam Howell holding it down. ESPN analyst Ben Solag dropped a take this week, pushing for them to grab Carson Beck from Miami in the fifth round at Pick 152 during the 2026 NFL draft coming up later this month. ESPN most of his college days at Georgia and brings solid pocket skills that echo Prescott style when he's dialed in. Solag sees him as a rhythm passer, with good anticipation and zip-on throws, perfect for developing behind Dak with our big risks. Fans and insiders buzz that Beck's high recruiting pedigree and big game reps might push him higher in the draft. Still, Solag doubts how crack starter status right away, calling out the Cowboys recent back-up hunts like Milton and Tray Lance that chase Raw. Traits over proven poise, shifting to a vet-like approach, more like their old reliable

Kubarush could steady the depth chart. Beck's maturity fits that mold, without overhyping him as the next franchise guy. Grabbing a smart QB2 now keeps Dallas competitive long-term, especially if injuries hit smart chess move in a position that makes or breaks.

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