Dak Prescott Biography 2024 Age, Born, Family, Salary, Net Worth And More

Rayne Dakota Prescott born July 29, 1993 is an American professional football quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Mississippi State, earning first-team All-SEC honors twice, and was selected by the Cowboys in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft. Prescott ranks sixth all-time in completion percentage among quarterbacks with at least 1,500 pass attempts and is ninth in the NFL’s career passer rating for regular season play.

Dak Prescott Biography 2024

Originally expected to serve as a backup during his rookie season, Prescott became the Cowboys’ starting quarterback after Tony Romo was injured in the preseason. He led the team to the top NFC seed and set multiple rookie quarterback records, earning the Offensive Rookie of the Year award. Since then, Prescott has guided the Cowboys to three division titles and has been selected to the Pro Bowl three times. In 2022, he received the prestigious Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award.

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Dak Prescott Biography Details

BornJuly 29, 1993 (age 31)
Sulphur, Louisiana, U.S.
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight238 lb (108 kg)
High schoolHaughton (Haughton, Louisiana)
CollegeMississippi State (2011–2015)
NFL draft2016 / round: 4 / pick: 135

Dak Prescott Early Life

Prescott was born in Sulphur, Louisiana, as the youngest of three sons to Nathaniel and Peggy Prescott. His parents divorced when he was young, and he was raised by his mother, who worked as a manager at a truck stop. Prescott attended Haughton High School in Haughton, Louisiana, where he played quarterback for the Buccaneers. During his senior year, he completed 159 of 258 passes for 2,860 yards and 39 touchdowns. Additionally, he rushed for 951 yards and 17 touchdowns on 90 attempts, leading his high school team to become the 2010 District 1-AAAA Champions. A three-star recruit, Prescott chose to accept a scholarship to play at Mississippi State over offers from Louisiana Tech, LSU, Memphis, Nicholls State, North Texas, and TCU.

Dak Prescott Bio

Key Details
Dak Prescott Information
Full Name
Rayne Dakota Prescott
Date of Birth
July 29, 1993
Birthplace
Sulphur, Louisiana, U.S.
Height
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight
238 lb (108 kg)
Position
Quarterback
NFL Team
Dallas Cowboys
NFL Draft Year
2016
Draft Round
4th round
NFL Draft Pick
135th
College
Mississippi State (2011–2015)
High School
Haughton High School (Haughton, Louisiana)
Career Status
Active

Dak Prescott Background Table

Aspect
Details
Birthplace
Sulphur, Louisiana
Family Background
Son of Nathaniel and Peggy Prescott
Siblings
Two older brothers (Tad and Jace), older sister Natalie
High School
Haughton High School, Haughton, Louisiana
High School Football Achievements
District 1-AAAA Champion (2010)

College Career Highlights Table

Category
Information
College Team
Mississippi State Bulldogs
Years Played
2011–2015
College Position
Quarterback
Key College Stats
2014 First-team All-SEC, 2014 Conerly Trophy Winner
Heisman Voting
Finished 8th in 2014 Heisman race
College Bowl Appearances
Orange Bowl, Liberty Bowl
Total College Touchdowns
41 total (27 passing, 14 rushing)

NFL Rookie Season Table

Achievement
Record or Stat
Games Played
16
Wins
13 (Tied rookie record for wins)
Passing Touchdowns
23 (Rookie record)
Passer Rating
104.9 (Rookie record)
Completion Percentage
67.8% (Rookie record)
Interceptions
4
Touchdown to Interception Ratio
5.75 (Rookie record)
Passing Yards
3,667

NFL Achievements and Awards Table

Award/Recognition
Year/Details
NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year
2016
Pro Bowl Selections
3 (2016, 2018, 2023)
NFL Passing Touchdowns Leader
2023
Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year
2022
Second-team All-Pro
2023
PFWA All-Rookie Team
2016

Career Passing Stats Table

Season
Games Played
Completions
Attempts
Completion %
Yards
Touchdowns
Interceptions
Passer Rating
2016
16
311
459
67.8%
3,667
23
4
104.9
2017
16
308
490
62.9%
3,324
22
13
86.6
2018
16
356
526
67.7%
3,885
22
8
96.9
2019
16
388
596
65.1%
4,902
30
11
99.7
2020
5
151
222
68.0%
1,856
9
4
99.6
2021
16
410
596
68.8%
4,449
37
10
104.2
2022
12
261
394
66.2%
2,860
23
15
91.1
2023
17
410
590
69.5%
4,516
36
9
105.9
2024
8
185
286
64.7%
1,978
11
8
86.0

NFL Rushing Stats Table

Season
Rushing Attempts
Rushing Yards
Yards per Carry
Rushing Touchdowns
Longest Rush
Sacks Taken
Fumbles
2016
57
282
4.9
6
18
25
4
2017
57
357
6.3
6
21
32
3
2018
75
305
4.1
12
28
56
6
2019
52
277
5.3
3
42
23
2
2020
18
93
5.2
3
12
10
3
2021
48
146
3.0
1
21
30
1
2022
45
182
4.0
1
25

Dak Prescott Net Worth

Dak Prescott has a net worth of $60 million.

Dak Prescott Summary

Dak Prescott is an accomplished quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, known for his leadership and impressive career achievements. After being drafted in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft, he quickly became the Cowboys’ starter, earning NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year honors. Over his career, Prescott has led the Cowboys to multiple division titles, set numerous franchise records, and made three Pro Bowl appearances. Off the field, he is a philanthropist, founding the Faith Fight Finish Foundation to support those facing adversity. Prescott’s 2024 contract extension solidified his status as one of the highest-paid quarterbacks in the NFL.

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