Cowboys Add Depth Behind Dak Prescott With Flyer on FBS QB
By Mark Powell
It's been a tough NFL Draft for the Pitt Panthers, with no alum drafted to this point. Yet, a James Madison QB and former Pitt transfer is off the board!
Ben DiNucci progressed after leaving the Steel City, leading JMU to the upper ranks of FBS. Just last season, he notched 29 touchdowns to just six interceptions, also flexing his muscle in the running game.
On Saturday, the Dallas Cowboys took a flyer on DiNucci, adding him to their depth chart behind Dak Prescott.
The Cowboys take a QB! With the Cowboys’ final pick in the 2020 draft, No. 231 overall, they get James Madison QB Ben DiNucci
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) April 25, 2020
It's unlikely DiNucci ever sees the field in Dallas, but he could find a place on the Cowboys practice squad as he tries to earn a role in the NFL.
The Cowboys are lite at QB behind the durable Prescott, featuring Cooper Rush and Clayton Thorson, the latter of which DiNucci may have to beat out to avoid getting cut this summer.
Former Pitt QB / Pine-Richland standout Ben DiNucci is drafted by the Cowboys at No. 231 overall. Spoke to DiNucci a couple weeks ago for a story on small-school prospects.
— John McGonigal (@jmcgonigal9) April 25, 2020
"In a perfect world, I would love to be drafted...That would be a blessing."https://t.co/T5YZsHlKOz
As the Cowboys move towards a likely contract extension for Prescott, they've ensured (for now) that should he go down, they're in somewhat capable hands.