Syracuse Orange quarterback Kyle McCord throws the ball against the Washington State Cougars Abe Arredondo-Imagn Images

Cowboys can solve backup QB problem with 2024 college football passing leader

Originally posted on Dallas Cowboys on SI
By Koby Skillern | Last updated Mar 25, 2025 6:40 PM ET

One of the Dallas Cowboys ' top offseason priorities is finding a reliable quarterback to back up Dak Prescott.

The Cowboys' former backup quarterback, Cooper Rush, who excelled when his number was called, signed with the Baltimore Ravens, leaving Dallas in search of a quarterback who can step in and win games when needed.

The team has been rumored to be interested in promising New England Patriots quarterback Joe Milton; however, the market price for Milton is currently a third-round pick, making it difficult to picture the Cowboys making a move for him at that price.

One potential option for the Cowboys at a lower price could be drafting Syracuse’s Kyle McCord, who starred in his lone season with the Orange after transferring from Ohio State.

McCord heavily boosted his draft stock in his one-year rental with the Orange, helping them win their first bowl game since 2018 and leading the team to its first 10-win season since 2018.

His athleticism and turnovers likely contributes to his lower draft stock; however, McCord thrives in the pocket similarly to Prescott, while also having enough mobility to occasionally extend plays.

The Cowboys need a backup quarterback but at the right price. McCord gives them both talent and potential at that right price, allowing the team to use their first two days of draft picks on immediate starters.

This article first appeared on Dallas Cowboys on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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