Dak Prescott has achieved great success as a quarterback in American football. He joined the ‘Dallas Cowboys’ as the 135th pick in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft and made his debut in September of that year.
He gained recognition for surpassing Tom Brady’s record of 176 consecutive pass attempts without an interception in his first season with the team.
Dak Prescott Profile Summary
Full name: Rayne Dakota Prescott
Date of birth: 29 July 1993
Age: 31 years old (2024)
Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.87 m)
Weight: 238 lbs (108 kgs)
College: Mississippi State University
Draft: 2016 (Round 4, Pick 135)
Debut: September 12, 2016
Nickname: The Fortress
Current team: Dallas Cowboys (2024)
Early Life
Dak Prescott was born on July 29, 1993, to Nathaniel and Peggy Prescott. Being raised by a single mother, Peggy supported her family by working as a truck driver. Due to her love for football, Dak developed a passion for the sport early on.
Dak joined ‘Haughton High School’ and joined the school’s football team. His exceptional skills played a crucial role in the school’s triumph in the 2010 ‘District 1-AAAA Championship.’ Once he completed high school, Dak enrolled at ‘Mississippi State University’.
College Football
Dak Prescott started his college football journey at Mississippi, initially serving as a substitute for Tyler Russell for two years. However, in 2013, he got the opportunity to lead the team when Russell was sidelined due to a concussion.
He shone in the 2013 Liberty Bowl, earning the MVP title after guiding the Bulldogs to a 44–7 victory against the Rice Owls. His impressive performance also earned him a spot on the 2013 SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll.
After becoming a full-time starter in 2014, he continued to excel. Not only did he guide his team to the Orange Bowl, but he also shattered multiple records and earned the Conerly Trophy for his outstanding performance.
He was also a top contender for prestigious accolades such as the Maxwell Award, the Davey O’Brien Award, the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, and the Manning Award. In his final college football season (2015), Dak Prescott won several awards for his outstanding performance.
He was named the AutoNation National Offensive Player of the Week, the Davey O’Brien Award National Quarterback of the Week, and a Manning Award Star of the Week.
Dak Prescott also won the SEC Offensive Player of the Week for the fourth time after leading Mississippi State to victory over Kentucky. In that game, he passed for 348 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for 117 yards and three more touchdowns.
NFL Career
The Dallas Cowboys selected Dak Prescott in the fourth round as the 135th overall pick, and he participated in the first game of the season in September. He has been a member of the Cowboys for more than seven seasons. Although Dak had a slow start, his performance eventually improved.
During the ninth week, he played an important part in helping his team defeat the Cleveland Browns. His outstanding display throughout November led to him receiving his first ‘Rookie of the Month’ award as a professional.
The ‘Cowboys’ maintained a strong performance throughout the season, with Dak consistently contributing to their successes.
In his first year as a professional player, Dak appeared in all 16 games and achieved 29 touchdowns. He ranked as the fourth-best quarterback in 2016 and his team claimed the NFC East Championship.
As the season drew to a close, Dak Prescott gained recognition for his impressive skills and was honored with the title of NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. In addition, he was placed at number 14 on the ‘NFL Top 100 Players of 2017’ list.
At the start of the 2017 season, Dak’s performance was inconsistent but improved as the season went on. The team had a poor record and faced multiple losses during the season. Despite this, they maintained their aspirations for the playoffs, but their chances were short-lived.
On Christmas Eve, the team was defeated by the Seattle Seahawks, resulting in their elimination from the postseason. Despite the team’s underwhelming performance, Dak had a decent season, playing in all 16 games and accumulating 3,324 passing yards, 28 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions.
Net Worth
As of 2024, Dak Prescott’s total assets amount to approximately $70 million. In addition to his yearly income of $40 million, Prescott’s endorsements include renowned companies such as AT&T, Adidas, Beats by Dre, Campbell’s Chunky Soup, Direct TV, 7-Eleven, New Era, Sleep Number, Oikos, Pepsi, and Citibank.
