Dak Prescott

Dak Prescott, a distinguished NFL quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, first distinguished himself by leading Haughton High School to a 2010 District 1-AAAA Championship during a senior season that saw him complete 159 of 258 passes for 2,860 yards and 39 touchdowns, while also rushing for 951 yards and 17 touchdowns. He then transitioned to Mississippi State, where he made an immediate impact, notably as a starter in 2013, throwing for 1,940 yards and 10 touchdowns, and rushing for 829 yards and 13 touchdowns, earning him MVP of the 2013 Liberty Bowl. In his first full season as a starter in 2014, Prescott led Mississippi State to a 10-2 regular season record and their inaugural #1 national ranking, breaking 10 school records, including single-season passing yards (3,449) and total offense (4,435), with 27 passing touchdowns and 14 rushing touchdowns, earning First-team All-SEC honors in both 2014 and 2015. Over his collegiate career, he set 38 school records across passing and rushing categories.

In 2024, Prescott solidified his position as one of the league’s top talents by signing a record-breaking four-year, $240 million contract extension, making him the NFL’s highest-paid player by average annual value. While his 2024 season was abbreviated by a hamstring injury, his consistent performance and impactful career trajectory underscore his status as a formidable force in professional football.