Dak Prescott

Dallas Cowboys
Quarterback #4

Personal

Age	33
Birthdate	July 29, 1993
Height	6'2"
Weight	238 lb

Draft

College	Mississippi State
Year	2016
Pick	Round: 4, Overall: 135
Team	DAL

Fantasy Value

Dak Prescott's fantasy value is measured by his average draft position (ADP) in fantasy football mock drafts.

In recent drafts, Prescott's current ADP is 6.05, which indicates that his fantasy outlook is in the 5th pick of the 6th round, and 65th selection overall.

You can also view his latest PPR rankings and dynasty rankings.

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Dak Prescott: Dak Prescott Won't Play in Preseason

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott will sit out the preseason after head coach Brian Schottenheimer said the team does not plan to play its starters, according to Nick Harris. Prescott has not appeared in an exhibition game since 2019, so this continues Dallas' recent approach with its franchise quarterback. He sat out all three preseason contests last year before starting every regular-season game and completing 404 of 600 passes for 4,552 yards, 30 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions. The decision should leave Joe Milton III and Sam Howell with the preseason quarterback work as they compete for the backup job. Prescott does not need exhibition snaps to secure his role, and Dallas can use the games to evaluate the rest of the depth chart. His absence does not change his fantasy outlook, and he remains locked in as the Cowboys' starter for Week 1.

Aug. 3, 2026 11:26 AM EST

Player Stats

YEAR	TM	GM	Passing								Rushing
YEAR	TM	GM	CMP	ATT	%	YDS	YPC	TD	INT	SACKS	ATT	YDS	YPC	TD	FUM
2016	DAL	16	311	459	67.8	3,667	11.8	23	4	25	57	282	4.9	6	4
2017	DAL	16	308	490	62.9	3,324	10.8	22	13	32	57	357	6.3	6	3
2018	DAL	16	356	526	67.7	3,884	10.9	22	8	56	75	305	4.1	6	6
2019	DAL	16	388	596	65.1	4,902	12.6	30	11	23	52	277	5.3	3	2
2020	DAL	5	151	222	68.0	1,856	12.3	9	4	10	18	93	5.2	3	3
2021	DAL	16	389	569	68.4	4,154	10.7	32	10	29	48	146	3.0	1	6
2022	DAL	16	247	357	69.2	2,732	11.1	22	14	19	39	166	4.3	1	1
2023	DAL	16	379	554	68.4	4,237	11.2	32	8	39	55	242	4.4	2	2
2024	DAL	9	185	286	64.7	1,978	10.7	11	8	21	13	54	4.2	1	1
2025	DAL	16	397	589	67.4	4,482	11.3	30	10	31	51	178	3.5	2	1

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Dak Prescott Biography

Dak Prescott is the current starting quarterback of the 2016 NFC East Division Champion Dallas Cowboys. It is not certain whether the coaching staff will allow Tony Romo to assume the starting position upon full return from injury in 2017

In his first season, Prescott led the team to the playoffs, losing to Green Bay in a close game. He played well enough in 2016 to win NFC Offensive Player of the Year and selection to the Pro Bowl.

Childhood and High School

Dak Prescott, whose real name is Rayne Dakota, was born on July 29, 1993, in Sulphur, LA. He attended Haughton High School, where he played quarterback, throwing for 2,860 yards in his final season. ESPN rated Prescott at three out of five stars coming out of high school.

Recruited by various programs, he chose Mississippi State of the SEC.

College

In 2011, Prescott began playing for the Mississippi State Bulldogs. The team redshirted Prescott his first season to save his eligibility. The next year he played backup quarterback, appearing in a dozen games. He was able to pass for 194 yards with no interceptions. Most impressively, Prescott rushed for four touchdowns despite limited playing time.

The 2013 season began as had the previous with Prescott at backup. However, the starter, Tyler Russell, suffered a concussion injury, leaving Prescott to take over. He passed for 1,940 yards and won the Liberty Bowl MVP award.

Prescott became a certified phenomenon in 2014. He took the Bulldogs to the number one spot in the nation for the first time in program history. He also set the school record for total offense with over 4,000 yards.

At the conclusion of his college career at Mississippi State, Prescott was third all-time in SEC history for total offensive yards.

The 2016 NFL Draft

At the NFL combine, Prescott performed well with a 4.79 second 40 time. He also jumped a 32.5 inch vertical.

The Dallas Cowboys remained committed to longtime starter Tony Romo and wanted to draft someone to fulfill the backup position. They picked Prescott in the fourth round, making him the 135th player chosen overall.

Prescott has a four-year $2,723,39 contract with the Cowboys. This amount averages out to a salary of $680,000 per year. He also got a $383,293 signing bonus.

The 2016 NFL Season

In his rookie season, Prescott brought new life to the Cowboys. With Tony Romo injured, Prescott got the starting nod. He went six weeks without throwing an interception.

Prescott passed for 3,667 yards and ran for 282 more. By season end he had amassed 23 touchdowns with only four interceptions. He led the team to a 13 win regular season.

Personal Life

Dak Prescott is the son of Nathaniel and Peggy Prescott. The immediate family also consists of brothers Tad and Jace, along with sister Natalie.

Fans can purchase Prescott sports memorabilia, such as his number “4” Dallas jersey, at reputable online marketplaces. They can also catch game highlights on Twitter (@dak) and Instagram (@_4dak).