Dak Prescott American football player Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Dak-Prescott Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Dak-Prescott Also known as: Rayne Dakota Prescott Written by Fred Frommer Fred Frommer is a sports historian, author, and writer who has written for a host of national publications. Fred Frommer Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Aug 30, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Byname of: Rayne Dakota Prescott (Show more) Born: July 29, 1993, Sulphur, Louisiana, U.S. (Show more) See all related content → Dak Prescott (born July 29, 1993, Sulphur, Louisiana, U.S.) is an American football player who is one of the NFL’s premier quarterbacks, known for his strong arm and leadership abilities. After playing college football at Mississippi State University (MSU), Prescott was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in 2016 in the fourth round. Prescott was born in Sulphur, Louisiana, to Peggy and Nathaniel Prescott, high-school sweethearts who later divorced. Dak Prescott grew up in a mobile home with his two elder brothers and was raised by his mother, who worked several jobs. Peggy Prescott had a major impact on her youngest ...(100 of 717 words)

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