Dak Prescott
American football quarterback
Born
July 29th, 1993
32 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys. Entered the NFL in 2016 and quickly gained recognition for performances during the regular season. Led the Cowboys to multiple playoff appearances and achieved significant passing records. Played collegiate football at Mississippi State University, where he set several school records and was acknowledged as a prominent player in college football.
Named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2016
Led the Cowboys to the playoffs in multiple seasons
Set the franchise record for passing touchdowns in a season
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