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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 efficiency stands out most — the 98th 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

2023 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
88.4

99th percentile among QBs

17 games · 629 dropbacks

Volume×0.1+1.74
Total EPA×0.24+2.79
Conversion×0.08+1.86
Dropback EPA×0.34+2.17
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12+1.61
Ball security×0.12+1.28

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.

2023 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed47▶

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

Burst61▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility47▶

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

Size72▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength56▶

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

Accuracy94▶

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

Ball Security93▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance74▶

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

Mobility77▶

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

Impact

Efficiency98▶

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

Volume98▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion98▶

(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)

2023 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
Home8
2,470
309/g
22
3
98
12/g
1
Away9
2,046
227/g
14
6
144
16/g
1
In division6
1,802
300/g
17
2
58
10/g
1
Out of division11
2,714
247/g
19
7
184
17/g
1
In wins12
3,353
279/g
29
4
150
13/g
2
In losses5
1,163
233/g
7
5
92
18/g
0
On grass6
1,497
250/g
13
5
71
12/g
0
On turf11
3,019
274/g
23
4
171
16/g
2
Indoors8
2,487
311/g
21
3
124
16/g
2
Outdoors9
2,029
225/g
15
6
118
13/g
0

2023 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonGB403 pass yds, 3 TD, 2 INT · 45 rush yds, 0 TD—
Week 1NYG143 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 6 rush yds, 0 TD58.4
Week 2NYJ255 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 14 rush yds, 0 TD63.3
Week 3ARI249 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 24 rush yds, 0 TD46.4
Week 4NE261 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD61.7
Week 5SF153 pass yds, 1 TD, 3 INT · 2 rush yds, 0 TD26
Week 6LAC272 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 40 rush yds, 1 TD68.9
Week 8LAR304 pass yds, 4 TD, 1 INT · 19 rush yds, 0 TD71.8
Week 9PHI374 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 INT · 14 rush yds, 0 TD72.3
Week 10NYG404 pass yds, 4 TD, 1 INT · 17 rush yds, 1 TD87.8
Week 11CAR189 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 6 rush yds, 0 TD66.6
Week 12WAS331 pass yds, 4 TD, 0 INT · 10 rush yds, 0 TD84.8
Week 13SEA299 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 INT · 23 rush yds, 0 TD69.7
Week 14PHI271 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 11 rush yds, 0 TD60
Week 15BUF134 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 27 rush yds, 0 TD39
Week 16MIA253 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 25 rush yds, 0 TD52.3
Week 17DET345 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 5 rush yds, 0 TD62.3
Week 18WAS279 pass yds, 4 TD, 1 INT85

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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