Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys

Dak Prescott (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.