Dak Prescott Biography, Stats, Age, Net Worth, And Career

Get to know Dak Prescott Biography, his personal life, football career, stats in NFL, and his net worth.

Rayne Dakota Prescott plays quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys. Prescott played college football for the Mississippi State Bulldogs. The Cowboys selected him in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft.

Prescott was named the Cowboys’ starting quarterback after Tony Romo was hurt in the preseason. Prescott was an outstanding starter, helping the Cowboys secure the top seed in their conference. Prescott set multiple rookie quarterback records and was voted NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. He was also selected to the Pro Bowl.

Prescott was taken off the field in Week 5 of the 2020 season after injuring his right ankle. His diagnosis was a compound fracture and dislocation of his right ankle, and he had surgery the same night, which ended his season. On October 19, 2020, Prescott was placed on the season-ending injured reserve.

Prescott’s injuries did not stop him from becoming one of the NFL’s highest-paid quarterbacks. Dallas signed Prescott to a four-year contract worth $160 million. He led the Cowboys to consecutive 12-win seasons over the first two years of the contract.

Prescott did throw a league-high 15 interceptions in 2022. Prescott won his second career playoff game before falling short in the divisional playoffs once more. The Cowboys haven’t advanced to the NFC Championship Game since winning the Super Bowl in 1995.

Summary

Full Name:	Rayne Dakota Prescott
Nickname:	Dak, The Raynemaker
Place of Birth:	Sulphur, Louisiana
Education:	Mississippi State
Parents:	Peggy Prescott, Nathaniel Prescott

Dakota Prescott Personal Life

Prescott has two older brothers, Tad and Jace, one older sister, Natalie Prescott-Smith, and an older half-brother, Elliott Prescott, from his father’s previous marriage.

Dak Prescott, who is currently the starting quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, is dating Sarah Jane Ramos. As their romance was just supposed to have gone public in September 2023, right after Dak Prescott and the Cowboys’ season opening, things appear to have progressed very quickly between the two.

Career Life Of Dakota Prescott

Life at Haughton High School

Prescott played football for the Buccaneers at Haughton High School in Haughton, Louisiana. He led Haughton to victory in 2010 District 1-AAAA by completing 159-of-258 passes for 2,860 yards and 39 touchdowns as a senior. He also carried for 951 yards and 17 touchdowns.

Life With The Mississippi State Bulldogs

2014 marked Prescott’s first season as a full-time starter. He guided the Bulldogs to their first-ever 10-2 regular-season record, their first-ever No. 1 ranking, and an Orange Bowl appearance. Prescott set several school records in the 2014 season, including those for single-season passing yards (3,449), total offensive yards (4,435), passing touchdowns (27), and total touchdowns (41).

In addition to winning the 24/7 Sports National Offensive Player of the Week award, he was selected the Davey O’Brien, Athlon Sports, and Maxwell Award Player of the Week twice apiece, and the Manning Award Player of the Week five times. In terms of overall yards and touchdowns, Prescott concluded his career third and fourth in SEC history, respectively.

His NFL Career

After starting quarterback Tony Romo suffered an injury during Prescott’s rookie season, the team’s most crucial position became available. Prescott took advantage of the chance and went on to break numerous rookie quarterback records in the NFL, winning him praise and honors. The Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year award went to him in 2016.

Prescott has developed into one of the league’s most reliable passers and a true franchise quarterback. Since 2019, he has twice designed the best offensive in the NFL. With 24,943 passing yards, 166 passing touchdowns, and 65 interceptions, Prescott leads the NFL. With a passer rating of 97.8, Prescott is tied for the eighth-best in team history.

Dak Prescott Awards and Achievements