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Dak Prescott

QB

A 4th-round pick (135th overall) in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Mississippi State, Dak Prescott has built an NFL career since. He's currently with DAL, in his 11th season in the league. He graded out among the best QBs in the league last season — a 75.6 ScoutIndex Rating, the 95th percentile at the position. His ball security stands out most — the 94th percentile at the position. Across 11 NFL seasons, he has totaled 37,628 passing yards and 253 touchdowns.

Size

6'2", 230#

College

Mississippi State

Draft

Rd 4, 135th overall (2016)

Seasons

2016–2026

2018 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
58.4

78th percentile among QBs

16 games · 582 dropbacks

Volume×0.1+1.34
Total EPA×0.24+0.32
Conversion×0.08-0.29
Dropback EPA×0.34+0.20
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12+0.40
Ball security×0.12+1.33

Week 1 projection · @ NYG

Methodology
Pass yds255.4 (117.9–392.9)52% 250.5+
Pass yds255.4 (117.9–392.9)52% 250.5+
Pass yds255.4 (117.9–392.9)52% 250.5+
Pass yds255.4 (117.9–392.9)52% 250.5+
Pass yds255.4 (117.9–392.9)52% 250.5+
Pass yds255.4 (117.9–392.9)52% 250.5+
Pass TD1.6 (0–3)49% 1.5+
Pass TD1.6 (0–3)49% 1.5+
Pass TD1.6 (0–3)49% 1.5+
Pass TD1.6 (0–3)49% 1.5+
Pass TD1.6 (0–3)49% 1.5+
Pass TD1.6 (0–3)49% 1.5+
INT0.6 (0–2)46% 0.5+
INT0.6 (0–2)46% 0.5+
INT0.6 (0–2)46% 0.5+
INT0.6 (0–2)46% 0.5+
INT0.6 (0–2)46% 0.5+
INT0.6 (0–2)46% 0.5+
Rush yds27.1 (8–46.2)54% 25.5+
Rush yds27.1 (8–46.2)54% 25.5+
Rush yds27.1 (8–46.2)54% 25.5+
Rush yds27.1 (8–46.2)54% 25.5+
Rush yds27.1 (8–46.2)54% 25.5+
Rush yds27.1 (8–46.2)54% 25.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2018 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed60▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among QBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst74▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility39▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine QBs (faster = higher).

Size56▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the QB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Passing

Arm Strength22▶

Average depth of target on all attempts (air yards ÷ attempts) — a proxy for arm strength; true velocity needs radar-tracked data.

Accuracy69▶

Completion % over expected (CPOE), attempt-weighted across the season.

Ball Security94▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance10▶

Sacks ÷ dropback (fewer is better) — pocket movement and quick decisions, as far as box-score data can show it.

Mobility71▶

Rushing EPA plus rushing yardage per game, from scrambles and designed runs.

Impact

Efficiency61▶

(Passing EPA + rushing EPA) ÷ dropback — the Rating's largest component.

Volume83▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion33▶

(Passing first downs + ½ passing TD) ÷ dropback.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026DAL63.2616391073
2025DAL75.6174552301772
2024DAL43.58197811541
2023DAL88.4174516362422
2022DAL60.2122860231821
2021DAL73.3164449371461
2020DAL60.55185699331111
2019DAL80.3164902302773
2018DAL58.4163885223056
2017DAL52.7163324223576
2016DAL86.6163667232826

Career profile

Dak Prescott has appeared in 145 regular-season games across 11 NFL seasons on file, all with DAL.

As a passer he has thrown for 37,628 yards and 253 touchdowns with 97 interceptions. He has rushed for 2,188 yards and 31 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 1 pass for 11 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive passing season was 2019 with DAL: 4,902 yards and 30 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2023: a 88.4, in the 99th percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2018 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
Home8
1,995
249/g
14
3
184
23/g
3
Away8
1,890
236/g
8
5
121
15/g
3
In division6
1,834
306/g
12
2
107
18/g
3
Out of division10
2,051
205/g
10
6
198
20/g
3
In wins10
2,617
262/g
17
2
187
19/g
5
In losses6
1,268
211/g
5
6
118
20/g
1
On grass3
713
238/g
2
0
61
20/g
2
On turf13
3,172
244/g
20
8
244
19/g
4
Indoors10
2,409
241/g
15
6
218
22/g
3
Outdoors6
1,476
246/g
7
2
87
15/g
3

2018 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonSEA226 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 29 rush yds, 1 TD—
PostseasonLAR266 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 3 rush yds, 1 TD—
Week 1CAR170 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 19 rush yds, 0 TD47.3
Week 2NYG160 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 45 rush yds, 0 TD48.2
Week 3SEA168 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · 21 rush yds, 0 TD25.2
Week 4DET255 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 2 rush yds, 0 TD55.4
Week 5HOU208 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · 34 rush yds, 0 TD38.5
Week 6JAX183 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 82 rush yds, 1 TD58
Week 7WAS273 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 33 rush yds, 1 TD50
Week 9TEN243 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 11 rush yds, 0 TD41.8
Week 10PHI270 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 9 rush yds, 1 TD56.3
Week 11ATL208 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 5 rush yds, 1 TD52.4
Week 12WAS289 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 18 rush yds, 1 TD59.6
Week 13NO249 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 22 rush yds, 0 TD57.6
Week 14PHI455 pass yds, 3 TD, 2 INT · 2 rush yds, 0 TD65.8
Week 15IND206 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT35.5
Week 16TB161 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 2 rush yds, 1 TD49.9
Week 17NYG387 pass yds, 4 TD, 0 INT82.6

Dak Prescott — common questions

What position does Dak Prescott play?
Dak Prescott is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Dak Prescott played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Dak Prescott has played for DAL (2016–2026).
Where did Dak Prescott go to college?
Dak Prescott played college football at Mississippi State.
When was Dak Prescott drafted?
Dak Prescott was selected in round 4, 135th overall, of the 2016 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Dak Prescott scored?
Dak Prescott has 285 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (253 passing, 31 rushing, 1 receiving).
What is Dak Prescott's ScoutIndex Rating?
Dak Prescott rated 63.2 for 2026, the 77th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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