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

Player News

Dak Prescott: Dak Prescott Dumps 4 Passing Touchdowns On Commanders In Week 2 Win

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott shook off the rust that plagued him in Week 1 to dominate the divisional rival Washington Commanders at home. Prescott slung two touchdowns each to wide receiver CeeDee Lamb and tight end Jake Ferguson, racking up 279 yards through the air in the process. He added four carries for 26 yards on the ground for a fantasy football finish of 29.8 PPR points. The Commanders have long struggled on defense, with their secondary and linebackers being a particular point of weakness. Prescott confirmed his status as an elite draft pick in superflex and six-point passing touchdown fantasy leagues, and Dallas' offense hummed with efficiency. While this was one of their softer matchups, it was still encouraging from a season-long potential standpoint to see them work well. Next week presents a greater challenge against the Baltimore Ravens, though they'll get to play that game at home, which helps. The Ravens also just lost to the New Orleans Saints, so Dallas may be able to poke some holes in their defense. Prescott will be a QB1 in fantasy football for that matchup.

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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
2026	DAL	1	22	34	64.7	175	8.0	2	1	0	2	14	7.0	0	0

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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).