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Could Dallas Cowboys’ quarterback Dak Prescott play linebacker?

By Steven Mullenax

Nov 6, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Cowboys won 35-10. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Cowboys won 35-10. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /
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One insider believes Dallas Cowboys’ quarterback Dak Prescott is athletic enough to play strong side linebacker if he wanted to.

The fact is, in today’s NFL, almost every player is a versatile athlete. I’m reminded of that as a Dallas Cowboys fan every time I see center Travis Frederick throwing touchdown passes to offensive guard Zack Martin during the team’s pregame warm up sessions.

In fact, many of today’s NFL superstars started playing football at a different position or playing multiple positions. Some would even play in all three phases of the game: offense, defense and special teams.

One of the greatest quarterbacks in Cowboys history, Danny White, was famously a punter while being the primary back-up under center to Hall of Famer Roger Staubach. A transcendent athlete like Deion Sanders played on both sides of the ball at cornerback and occasionally wide receiver.

We’ve even seen big name defensive players like the Chicago Bears’ William “The Refrigerator” Perry and the Houston Texans’ J.J. Watt lineup on offense at running back, fullback and sometimes tight end to punch the football into the end zone.

So, which current Cowboys offensive player would make the smoothest and most successful transition to defense if they had to is a very interesting question. One team insider had this answer when asked that very question via Twitter.

"“I would love to see Dak Prescott line up at strong side linebacker,” replied Bryan Broaddus to a Twitter question on the team’s official website. “At 6-2, 238 he has the frame to do it. I also think he has the mental and physical toughness to take on blockers, shed and make tackles. I’m not sure he’d be good in pass coverage when he drops, but if he could keep things in front of him he has a chance.”"

Although the answer of Prescott is certainly interesting, I think I’d go with wide receiver Cole Beasley. Probably the best all-around athlete on the team, I think his speed and quickness would translate well as a slot corner. Obviously, his knowledge of the slot receiver position would also help his transition to cornerback.

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So, what is your answer to this question: Which Dallas Cowboys offensive player would make the best defender and why? Leave your answers in the comment section below.

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