Cowboys Eye Day 3 Quarterbacks in Mock Draft

0:00On April 8th, the Dallas Cowboys are eyeing defense early in the 2026 NFL draft, but Day 3 opens the door wide for offense. Especially at quarterback, ESPN analyst Benjamin Solack just dropped a mock where they snag Carson Beck at pick 152 in the 5th round. Beck comes off leading the Miami Hurricanes to a national title after two strong years at Georgia. Solack sees him as a rhythm passer with pocket zip, much like Dak Prescott when he's locked in and feeling it. Fans and insiders are buzzing because the Cowboys have four picks and rounds, four and five, perfect for value grabs. It makes sense with Dak's contract winding down. No first round splash needed here. Other day, three quarterbacks in play include Drew Aller from Penn State around pick 131, Cole Payton from North Dakota State at 1, 146, and Clemson's Cade Klebnik near 175. This mock has folks rethinking the Cowboys timeline, blending defense bills with smart backup plans for the future.