Cowboys speaking with 2022 Heisman finalist during scouting combine

Dallas' interest in Duggan isn't surprising since Jones said Duggan was the "most impressive QB" during Senior Bowl practice. He also said the "Cowboys are committed to drafting a QB." 

Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy is a fan, too. 

"I just love the way he plays," McCarthy said in a Wednesday news conference. 

Duggan's rise was meteoric last season. He led TCU to their first CFP National Championship appearance and finished second in Heisman voting behind USC's Caleb Williams two years after heart surgery.

Duggan is not a Dak Prescott replacement, though. Instead, there are questions about his ability to play at the next level. 

In four seasons, he only completed 60.3 percent of his passes. Duggan looked overmatched in a 65-7 loss against Georgia in the national championship when he threw two interceptions. ESPN's Jordan Reid graded Duggan 11th out of 15 QBs in the 2023 NFL Draft.

Although Prescott threw a career-high 15 interceptions last season, he's averaged a 66.6 completion percentage, posted a 97.8 passer rating and has made two Pro Bowls in seven seasons. 

If the Cowboys draft Duggan, he can serve as their backup, or they can develop him into a Taysom Hill-like player. Hill, a former college QB, has accounted for 42 total TDs in six seasons with the Saints.

Duggan, like Hill, is an asset in the ground game. He rushed for 28 TDs in four seasons, while Hill rushed for 32 TDs in five seasons at BYU.