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4 QB prospects Cowboys should draft to backup Dak Prescott

By Randy Gurzi

UCLA Bruins quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
UCLA Bruins quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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EL PASO, TEXAS – DECEMBER 30: Quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson #1 of the UCLA Bruins looks to pass against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the first half of the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl game at Sun Bowl Stadium on December 30, 2022 in El Paso, Texas. (Photo by Sam Wasson/Getty Images)
EL PASO, TEXAS – DECEMBER 30: Quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson #1 of the UCLA Bruins looks to pass against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the first half of the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl game at Sun Bowl Stadium on December 30, 2022 in El Paso, Texas. (Photo by Sam Wasson/Getty Images) /

1. Dorian Thompson-Robinson, UCLA

Easily the most intriguing player on this list, Dorian Thompson-Robinson is an exciting dual-threat quarterback who showed significant progression each season at UCLA.

Thompson-Robinson has made the highlight reels for his running but also has a very underrated arm. He’s capable of slinging it 70 yards downfield but does need to clean up his accuracy. Still, as a younger player in the NFL, he will make his mark with his rushing.

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Having said that, there’s no reason to think he can’t be a complete player with the right coaching. And Brentley Weissman of The Draft Network — who agrees his arm strength is top-tier but that he needs to fix his footwork in order to correct his accuracy issues — is a believer. He sees Thompson-Robinson as a great athlete whom many coaches would love to work with, especially when factoring in his leadership.

"“While there is work to be done as a passer, there is no denying Thompson-Robinson has a fascinating skill set that an NFL team may want to get their hands on. He is outstanding as a runner, showing outstanding speed, change of direction, and instincts which make him a threat whenever he decides to pull the ball down and take off. With the success other athletic quarterbacks who needed development as passers have had in recent seasons, Thompson-Robinson is more than worthy of a late-round flier—especially as he is an excellent leader and his football character is off the charts.” — Weissman, The Draft Network"

Adding him in the fifth or sixth round would be a wise investment for Dallas as they look to lock up their next backup quarterback.

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