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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 conversion stands out most — the 93rd 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

2021 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
73.3

91th percentile among QBs

16 games · 626 dropbacks

Volume×0.1+1.55
Total EPA×0.24+1.50
Conversion×0.08+1.81
Dropback EPA×0.34+1.10
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12+1.11
Ball security×0.12+1.03

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.

2021 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed58▶

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

Burst72▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility50▶

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

Size63▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength65▶

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

Accuracy90▶

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

Ball Security89▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance88▶

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

Mobility6▶

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

Impact

Efficiency86▶

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

Volume90▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion93▶

(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)

2021 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
Home8
2,187
273/g
23
2
112
14/g
1
Away8
2,262
283/g
14
8
34
4/g
0
In division6
1,593
266/g
17
3
47
8/g
0
Out of division10
2,856
286/g
20
7
99
10/g
1
In wins11
2,997
272/g
27
6
94
9/g
1
In losses5
1,452
290/g
10
4
52
10/g
0
On grass4
1,125
281/g
9
5
28
7/g
0
On turf12
3,324
277/g
28
5
118
10/g
1
Indoors9
2,424
269/g
21
4
103
11/g
1
Outdoors7
2,025
289/g
16
6
43
6/g
0

2021 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonSF254 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 27 rush yds, 1 TD—
Week 1TB403 pass yds, 3 TD, 1 INT · 13 rush yds, 0 TD62.5
Week 2LAC237 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT49.1
Week 3PHI238 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 INT · 6 rush yds, 0 TD55.3
Week 4CAR188 pass yds, 4 TD, 0 INT · 35 rush yds, 0 TD57.2
Week 5NYG302 pass yds, 3 TD, 1 INT · 6 rush yds, 0 TD51
Week 6NE445 pass yds, 3 TD, 1 INT · 10 rush yds, 0 TD76.3
Week 9DEN232 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 16 rush yds, 0 TD36.7
Week 10ATL296 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 5 rush yds, 1 TD85
Week 11KC216 pass yds, 0 TD, 2 INT33.3
Week 12LV375 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 3 rush yds, 0 TD65.9
Week 13NO238 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · -3 rush yds, 0 TD33.7
Week 14WAS211 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · 15 rush yds, 0 TD29.8
Week 15NYG217 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD61.3
Week 16WAS330 pass yds, 4 TD, 0 INT · 21 rush yds, 0 TD74
Week 17ARI226 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 INT · 20 rush yds, 0 TD60
Week 18PHI295 pass yds, 5 TD, 0 INT86.5

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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