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The Inspiring Story of Dak Prescott

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Who is Dak Prescott?

An American football quarterback who plays for the Dallas Cowboys in the National Football League (NFL)

Age ~30 years, born on July 29, 1993,  in Sulphur, Louisiana, and attended Mississippi State University

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Dak's success story

He played college football at Mississippi State, where he received many honors. He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in 2016 and had a successful rookie season, winning the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award.

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Walter Payton NFL  Man of the Year award

He later won the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award in 2022 and led the league in passing touchdowns in 2023. He is currently one of the highest-rated quarterbacks in the NFL

Dak Prescott’s parents

Peggy and Nathaniel Prescott, were high school sweethearts and had three sons together: Thaddeus, Jace, and Dak.

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Peggy and Nathaniel divorced when Dak was young, but remained close friends and co-parents. Peggy died from colon cancer in 2013.

Dak Prescott’s Mother

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2022 Walter Payton Man of the Year

Dak started a foundation in his mother honor and was named the 2022 Walter Payton Man of the Year for his work on cancer research

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Dak suffered another loss in April 2020, when his brother Jace died by suicide at the age of 31.

Dak Prescott’s Brother

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