Dak Prescott
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Dallas Cowboys, Quarterback
Age: 31-36d (Jul 29, 1993)
Exp: 9 Years
Country: US
College: Mississippi State
Drafted: Round 4 (#135 overall), 2016
Agent(s): Todd France (CAA Football)
2024 Cap Hit
$55,132,647
2024 Cash
$34,000,000
Career Earnings
$162,317,825
2021-2024 Extension (CURRENT)
Dak Prescott signed a 4 year , $160,000,000 contract with the Dallas Cowboys, including $66,000,000 signing bonus, $126,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $40,000,000. In 2024, Prescott will earn a base salary of $29,000,000 and a restructure bonus of $5,000,000, while carrying a cap hit of $55,132,647 and a dead cap value of $66,915,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $160,000,000
Average Salary:
$40,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$66,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$95,000,000
Total GTD:
$126,000,000
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
Contract Notes
- $95M fully guaranteed (signing bonus + 2021 salary + 2022 salary)
- $31M 2023 salary fully guarantees on 3/20/2022 (injury guaranteed now)
- 2024 Roster Bonus: $5M (3/18/2024)
- Annual $500,000 deescalator for missing workouts
- No-Tag clause
- No-Trade clause
- 2025-2028 are void years for cap purposes, automatically void 2 days prior to the start of the 2025 league year
- 2026 void year will allow the 2022 base salary to be restructured
- Annual Super Bowl win + 50% snaps: $1M
Source:
NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2020-2020 Franchise Tag
Dak Prescott signed a 1 year , $31,409,000 contract with the Dallas Cowboys, including $31,409,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $31,409,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $31,409,000
Average Salary:
$31,409,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
$31,409,000
Total GTD:
$31,409,000
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
2016-2019 Rookie
Dak Prescott signed a 4 year , $2,723,393 contract with the Dallas Cowboys, including $383,393 signing bonus, $383,393 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $680,848.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $2,723,393
Average Salary:
$680,848
Signing Bonus:
$383,393
GTD at Sign:
$383,393
Total GTD:
$383,393
Free Agent:
2020 / UFA
Career Earnings thru 2024
$162,317,825
Career Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2016 | 23 |
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Active
|
$1,176,937 |
$1,176,937 |
OROY |
2017 | 24 |
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Active
|
$941,006 |
$2,117,943 |
|
2018 | 25 |
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Active
|
$630,000 |
$2,747,943 |
|
2019 | 26 |
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Active
|
$2,155,229 |
$4,903,172 |
|
2020 | 27 |
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Injured
|
$31,414,653 |
$36,317,825 |
|
2021 | 28 |
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Active
|
$75,000,000 |
$111,317,825 |
|
2022 | 29 |
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Active
|
$20,000,000 |
$131,317,825 |
|
2023 | 30 |
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Active
|
$31,000,000 |
$162,317,825 |
Nfc Pro Bowl:QB All NFL (2nd) |
Total |
$162,317,825 |
$162,317,825 |
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2024 | 31 |
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Active
|
$34,000,000 |
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Total |
$196,317,825 |
Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2016 |
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23 |
$450,000
|
$383,393 |
$343,544 |
$1,176,937 |
$1,176,937 |
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2017 |
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24 |
$540,000
|
$401,006 |
$941,006 |
$2,117,943 |
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2018 |
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25 |
$630,000
|
$630,000 |
$2,747,943 |
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2019 |
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26 |
$2,025,000
|
$130,229 |
$2,155,229 |
$4,903,172 |
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2020 |
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27 |
$31,409,000
|
$5,653 |
$31,414,653 |
$36,317,825 |
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2021 |
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28 |
$2,750,000
|
$66,000,000 |
$6,250,000 |
$75,000,000 |
$111,317,825 |
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2022 |
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29 |
$1,600,000
|
$18,400,000 |
$20,000,000 |
$131,317,825 |
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2023 |
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30 |
$1,700,000
|
$29,300,000 |
$31,000,000 |
$162,317,825 |
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Total |
$41,104,000 |
$66,383,393 |
$53,950,000 |
$880,432 |
$162,317,825 |
$162,317,825 |
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2024 |
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31 |
$29,000,000
|
$5,000,000 |
$34,000,000 |
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Total |
$70,104,000 |
$66,383,393 |
$58,950,000 |
$880,432 |
$196,317,825 |
Earnings Per Team
Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8 |
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$41,104,000 | $66,383,393 | - | $53,950,000 | - | $880,432 | $162,317,825 |
Injuries
Year | Weeks | Reason | |
---|---|---|---|
2020 |
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6 - 17 | Ankle |
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Mar 18, 2024 Converted a $5M roster bonus into signing bonus, adding 2 additional void years, clearing $4M of cap with Dallas (DAL)
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Mar 10, 2023 Converted $29.2M of 2023 salary into signing bonus, clearing $22M of cap with Dallas (DAL)
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Dec 09, 2022 Fined $13,261 Excessive Celebration against Indianapolis (IND)
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Mar 08, 2022 Converted $18.4M of 2022 salary into signing bonus, clearing $14.4M of cap space with Dallas (DAL)
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Jan 20, 2022 Fined $25,000 Conduct detrimental to the league (comments toward officials)
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Sep 07, 2021 Converted $6.25M of 2021 salary into bonus, clearing $5M of cap space with Dallas (DAL)
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Mar 09, 2021 Signed a 4 year $160 million contract extension with Dallas (DAL)
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Mar 09, 2021 Offered a 1 year $37.69 million franchise tag by Dallas (DAL)
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Mar 16, 2020 Signed a 1 year $31.4 million franchise tag by Dallas (DAL)
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May 31, 2016 Signed a 4 year $2.72 million contract with Dallas (DAL)
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Apr 30, 2016 Drafted by Dallas (DAL): Round 4 (#135 overall)
Fines
Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
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Jan 20, 2022 |
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Conduct detrimental to the league (comments toward officials) | $25,000 | |
Dec 09, 2022 |
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Excessive Celebration against Indianapolis (IND) | $13,261 |
Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% | Pass Attempts | Pass Completions | Pass Completion % | Pass Yards | Pass Yards/Gm | Pass Touchdowns | Pass Interceptions | Pass Rating | Rush Attempts | Rush Yards | Rush Touchdowns | Fum |
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2023 | DAL | 17 | 16 | 1,050 | 94.40 | 590 | 410 | 69.5 | 4,516 | 265.6 | 36 | 9 | 105.87 | 55 | 242 | 2 | 4 |
2022 | DAL | 12 | 12 | 821 | 70.70 | 394 | 261 | 66.2 | 2,860 | 238.3 | 23 | 15 | 91.13 | 45 | 182 | 1 | 4 |
2021 | DAL | 16 | 16 | 1,114 | 90.70 | 596 | 410 | 68.8 | 4,449 | 278.1 | 37 | 10 | 104.22 | 48 | 146 | 1 | 14 |
2020 | DAL | 5 | 4 | 360 | 93.80 | 222 | 151 | 68.0 | 1,856 | 371.2 | 9 | 4 | 99.61 | 18 | 93 | 3 | 3 |
2019 | DAL | 16 | 16 | 1,125 | 99.60 | 596 | 388 | 65.1 | 4,902 | 306.4 | 30 | 11 | 99.69 | 52 | 277 | 3 | 6 |
2018 | DAL | 16 | 16 | 1,073 | 99.40 | 526 | 356 | 67.7 | 3,884 | 242.8 | 22 | 8 | 96.86 | 75 | 305 | 6 | 12 |
2017 | DAL | 16 | 16 | 1,053 | 98.60 | 490 | 308 | 62.9 | 3,324 | 207.8 | 22 | 13 | 86.64 | 57 | 357 | 6 | 4 |
2016 | DAL | 16 | 16 | 1,013 | 95.60 | 459 | 311 | 67.8 | 3,667 | 229.2 | 23 | 4 | 104.91 | 57 | 282 | 6 | 9 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 4 years, $220,396,320
- Avg. Salary: $55,099,080
- NFL Rank: 1
- QB Rank: 1
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2025
- Avg. Salary: $40,000,000
- NFL Rank: 14
- QB Rank: 14
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Dak Prescott to.
Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
---|---|---|---|---|
Joe Burrow | 5 | $275,000,000 | $55,000,000 | 26 |
Tua Tagovailoa | 4 | $212,400,000 | $53,100,000 | 26 |
Trevor Lawrence | 5 | $275,000,000 | $55,000,000 | 24 |
Jordan Love | 4 | $220,000,000 | $55,000,000 | 25 |
Averages | 5 | $245,600,000 | $54,525,000 | 25.3 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Prescott's current age (31), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
---|---|---|
5 | $273,146,340 | $54,629,268 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Prescott statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP%, Pass Yds/Gm, Pass TD/Gm, Pass INT/Gm, Pass Comp%, Pass Rat, Rush Yds/Gm, GP/Yr, Rating
Player | GP% | Pass Yds/Gm | Pass TD/Gm | Pass INT/Gm | Pass Comp% | Pass Rat | Rush Yds/Gm | GP/Yr | Rating |
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Joe Burrow
2021-2022
|
96.97 | 283.94 | 2.16 | 0.81 | 69.35 | 104.52 | 11.72 | 16.00 | 91.20 |
Tua Tagovailoa
2022-2023
|
90.91 | 272.40 | 1.80 | 0.73 | 67.05 | 103.28 | 4.80 | 15.00 | 85.15 |
Trevor Lawrence
2022-2023
|
100.00 | 246.33 | 1.39 | 0.67 | 65.95 | 91.85 | 19.09 | 16.50 | 78.55 |
Jordan Love
2022-2023
|
63.64 | 207.33 | 1.57 | 0.52 | 65.45 | 104.13 | 11.71 | 10.50 | 80.85 |
Average | 87.88 | 252.50 | 1.73 | 0.68 | 66.95 | 100.95 | 11.83 | 14.50 | 83.94 |
Dak Prescott
2022-2023
|
87.88 | 254.34 | 2.03 | 0.83 | 67.85 | 98.50 | 14.62 | 14.50 | 81.40 |
Pct Change | 0.00 | 0.73 | 17.34 | -22.06 | 1.34 | -2.43 | 23.58 | 0.00 | -3.03 |
Median Prime % Change | 0.00% | ||||||||
Average Prime % Change | 1.72% |
Calculated Market Value: Dak Prescott
After applying our Prime % figures into our base calculated value, we're given two values. The average of these values becomes our current calculated market value.
Terms | Avg. Salary |
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4 years, $220,396,320 | $55,099,080 |