Rayne Dakota Prescott, born on July 29, 1993, is a quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL. He played college football for the Mississippi State Bulldogs and was picked by the Cowboys in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL draft. Prescott is known for his high completion percentage and impressive passer rating.
Initially meant to be a backup in his first season, Prescott became the Cowboys’ starting quarterback when Tony Romo got injured before the season started. Despite being a rookie, Prescott led the Cowboys to the top seed in the National Football Conference (NFC) and set many records for rookie quarterbacks. This earned him the Offensive Rookie of the Year award.
Since then, Prescott has led the Cowboys to three more division titles and has been selected to the Pro Bowl three times. In 2022, he was honored with the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award for his contributions both on and off the field.
| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Rayne Dakota Prescott |
| DOB (Age) | 29-07-1993 (30 yrs) |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.87 m) |
| Weight | 238 lbs (108 kgs) |
| Born | Sulphur, LA |
| College | Mississippi State University |
| Draft | 2016 – Rd: 4, Pick: 135 (DAL) |
| Debut | September 12, 2016 |
| Nickname | The Fortress |
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
| Nationality | American |
| Parents | Father: Nathaniel Prescott, Mother: Peggy Prescott |
| Siblings | Tad Prescott, Elliott Prescott, Jace Prescott, Natalie Prescott-Smith |
Dak Prescott’s Early Life and Background:
Rayne Dakota Prescott was born in Sulphur, Louisiana, on July 29, 1993. He is the youngest of Nathaniel and Peggy Prescott’s three kids. While his mom worked as a truck stop manager, Prescott went to Haughton High School in Haughton, Louisiana. There, he played football for the Buccaneers.
During his senior year, Prescott completed 159 out of 258 passes for 2,860 yards and 39 touchdowns. He also ran for 951 yards on 90 attempts with 17 touchdowns, leading Haughton to become the 2010 District 1-AAAA Champions.
As a three-star recruit, Prescott got a scholarship offer from Mississippi State, choosing it over offers from other schools like Louisiana Tech, LSU, and TCU.
Tyler Russell was the starting quarterback for two years, but Dak Prescott got his chance to start in 2013 when Russell got a concussion. Prescott played exceptionally well, earning the MVP title in the 2013 Liberty Bowl, where his team won 44-7 against the Rice Owls. After that season, he received academic honors from the SEC.
In 2014, Prescott became the full-time starter. He continued to improve and led his team to the Orange Bowl. Prescott broke several records and won the Conerly Trophy for his outstanding performance. He was also a finalist for prestigious awards like the Maxwell Award, the Davey O’Brien Award, the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, and the Manning Award.
In his last college football season in 2015, Prescott received several accolades, including being named the AutoNation National Offensive Player of the Week by the Football Writers Association of America. He also won the Davey O’Brien Award National Quarterback of the Week and was recognized by the Manning Award and the SEC as the offensive player of the week.
Dak Prescott’s NFL Journey:
Dak Prescott was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth round, as the 135th overall pick. He played in only the first game of his rookie season in September. Dak has been with the Cowboys for over seven seasons now. Initially, he had a slow start, but he improved as the season went on.
In the ninth week of his rookie season, Dak played a key role in his team’s win against the Cleveland Browns. His outstanding performance in November earned him his first ‘Rookie of the Month’ award. The Cowboys performed well throughout the season, and Dak contributed to their victories.
During his rookie year, Dak played in all 16 games and scored 29 touchdowns. He was ranked fourth among quarterbacks in 2016. The team won the NFC East title, and Dak received praise for his performance. He was named the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year and was ranked 14th on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2017 list.
In the 2017 season, Dak’s performance was inconsistent at the beginning, but he improved as the season progressed. Despite some losing streaks, the team had hopes of making it to the playoffs. However, they lost to the Seattle Seahawks on Christmas Eve, ending their postseason chances. Despite the team’s struggles, Dak had a decent season, recording 3,324 passing yards, 28 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions in 16 games.
Dak Prescott’s Teams:
Dak Prescott joined the Dallas Cowboys in 2016 after being drafted in the NFL. Initially, he was supposed to be a backup to the team’s starting quarterback, Tony Romo. But Dak surprised everyone with his impressive performance in the preseason games, showing he had what it takes to lead the team. He became the starting quarterback for the Cowboys in September of that year.
During his second season with the Cowboys, they didn’t make it to the playoffs, but Dak still had a good year, with over 3,000 passing yards and several touchdowns. In his third season, he set a record for completions in a single game and got his first playoff win, leading the team to victory.
In the 2020 season, Dak had one of his best years, with nearly 5,000 passing yards and some impressive wins. He continued his success in 2021 and was even named the Nickelodeon Valuable Player for his outstanding performance.
Unfortunately, in the 2022 season, Dak had to sit out a few games due to a thumb injury. But when he returned, he helped the Cowboys secure a win against the Detroit Lions.
Dak Prescott’s awards and accolades:
- NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (2016) – Dallas Cowboys
- Pro Bowl Selections (2016, 2018) – Dallas Cowboys
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (2016) – Dallas Cowboys
- First-team All-SEC (2014, 2015) – Mississippi State Bulldogs
NFL Records
- Highest passer rating by a rookie quarterback (104.9)
- Highest completion percentage by a rookie quarterback (67.8%)
Dallas Cowboys Franchise Records
- Most Completions in a single game: 42 (December 9, 2018, against the Philadelphia Eagles)
- Most Completions in a rookie season: 311 (2016)
- Most Pass Attempts in a rookie season: 459 (2016)
- Most Passing Yards in a rookie season: 3,667 (2016)
- Most Passing Touchdowns in a single season: 37 (2021)
- Most Passing Touchdowns in a rookie season: 23 (2016)
- Best Passer Rating in a rookie season: 104.9 (2016)
- Best Passer Rating in a single game as a rookie: 148.3 (December 16, 2016, against the Detroit Lions)
- Most Yards per Pass Attempt in a rookie season: 7.99 (2016)
- Most Passing Yards per Game in his career: 245.6
- Most Passing Yards per Game in a single season: 306.6 (2019)
- Most Passing Yards per Game in a rookie season: 229.2 (2016)
- Most 300+ yard passing games in a rookie season: 3
- Career Completion Percentage: 65.8%
- Career Interception Percentage (minimum 16 starts): 1.8%
- Interception Percentage in a single season/rookie season: 0.9% (2016)
- Most Sacks taken in a single season: 56 (2016)
- Most 4th Quarter Comebacks in a rookie season: 5 (2016)
- Most 4th Quarter Comebacks in a single season: 5 (2016, tied with Tony Romo in 2012.
Dak Prescott’s career stats:
| Year | Team | CMP% | Passing Yards | TD | Interceptions | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Cowboys | 69.5 | 4,516 | 36 | 9 | 105.9 |
| 2022 | Cowboys | 66.2 | 2,860 | 23 | 15 | 91.1 |
| 2021 | Cowboys | 68.8 | 4,449 | 37 | 10 | 104.2 |
| 2020 | Cowboys | 68.0 | 1,856 | 9 | 4 | 99.6 |
| 2019 | Cowboys | 65.1 | 4,902 | 30 | 11 | 99.7 |
| 2018 | Cowboys | 67.7 | 3,885 | 22 | 8 | 96.9 |
| 2017 | Cowboys | 62.9 | 3,324 | 22 | 13 | 86.6 |
| 2016 | Cowboys | 67.8 | 3,667 | 23 | 4 | 104.9 |
| Career | – | 67.0 | 29,459 | 202 | 74 | 99.0 |
Dak Prescott’s Net Worth:
Dak Prescott has a lot of money, around $70 million as of November 2023. He gets about $40 million every year from his job. He also works with big companies like AT&T, Adidas, Beats by Dre, and others. In June 2021, he made a deal with Jordan. He earns about $50 million from these deals alone. Dak also invested some money, $12.5 million, in a startup called OxeFit.
Dak Prescott’s Contract:
In 2021, Dak Prescott signed a new contract with the Cowboys that lasts for four years. In this contract, he gets a base salary of $1,700,000 for the 2023-24 season. He also received a signing bonus of $13,200,000 when he signed the contract. Additionally, he got a restructure bonus of $11,932,647. This contract means he has a cap hit of $26,832,647, and if he leaves the team, the Cowboys would still have to pay him $89,070,000. When he first joined the Cowboys, his contract was for $2.7 million, and he was making about $383,393 a year on average.
Dak Prescott’s Family:
Dak Prescott has faced significant losses in his personal life. His mother, Peggy, passed away in 2013 due to colon cancer. Dak was very close to her. To honor her memory, he started the Faith Fight Finish Foundation. Peggy raised Dak and his two older brothers as a single parent while working as a truck driver. In 2020, Dak’s brother, Jace Prescott, tragically died by suicide at the age of 31. Dak used to spend a lot of time with his grandparents when he was young. His father, Nathaniel Prescott, played college football as a linebacker for Northwestern State and Gambling University.