Dak Prescott

Dak Prescott
Prescott in 2024
No. 4  Dallas Cowboys
PositionQuarterback
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (1993-07-29) July 29, 1993
Sulphur, Louisiana, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight238 lb (108 kg)
Career information
High schoolHaughton (Haughton, Louisiana)
CollegeMississippi State (2011–2015)
NFL draft2016: 4th round, 135th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
NFL records
  • Highest passer rating by a rookie quarterback (104.9)
  • Most wins in a season by a rookie quarterback: 13 (tied)
Career NFL statistics as of 2025
Passing attempts4,759
Passing completions3,184
Completion percentage66.9%
TDINT243–92
Passing yards35,989
Passer rating98.3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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

Intended to serve as a backup in his rookie season, Prescott became the Cowboys' starting quarterback after starter Tony Romo was injured in the preseason. He went on to lead the Cowboys to the conference top seed and set several rookie quarterback records, earning him Offensive Rookie of the Year. For his philanthropy and community impact, he was awarded the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year in 2022. Prescott has led the Cowboys to a total of four division titles, made four Pro Bowl appearances, one All-Pro selection, and finished second in the NFL MVP voting in 2023. Prescott holds several Cowboys team records, including passing yards, completion percentage, and games with three or more touchdown passes.