QB-center exchange is becoming a snap for Cowboys’ Dak Prescott

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IRVING, Texas – Before the Dallas Cowboys drafted Mississippi State quarterback Dak Prescott in the fourth round, coach Jason Garrett and play-caller Scott Linehan wanted to make sure he was adept at playing under center.

That’s because, like a lot of quarterbacks these days, Prescott spent much of his high school and college career in the shotgun.

He must take snaps in the NFL.

Dak Prescott spent the months between the end of the college season and the NFL draft working under center, including at the Senior Bowl. Glenn Andrews/USA TODAY Sports

“It’s something that some guys can do right away and other guys it seems like it’s a little more of a transition,’’ Linehan said. “The one thing we felt great about with Dak is that, even in the Senior Bowl, it didn’t look like it was an issue. I’ve seen some of those guys come in there and …

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