Dak Prescott was drafted No. 135 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Mississippi State. 139 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 104 career approximate value
2016 NFL Draft · Rd 4, Pick 37 · #135 overall
Dak Prescott Mississippi State Draft
Dak Prescott was drafted No. 135 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Mississippi State. 139 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 104 career approximate value
4× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #135
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 2016
- NFL games
- 139
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 1041st at Mississippi State
- Pro Bowls
- 4
The pick
How Dak Prescott came off the board in 2016.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 226 lbs
- Hometown
- Haughton, LA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 230 prospect48.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
139 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 104 career approximate value
- Games played
- 139
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 1041st among Mississippi State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 104100% of career value
- Final season
- 20259 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 4× Pro Bowl
Around pick 135
Who came off the board on either side of Dak Prescott.
LSU
Louisiana Tech
Utah
Northwestern
Mississippi State in the 2016 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from Mississippi State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Dak Prescott in the 2016 NFL Draft
Dak Prescott is a Quarterback out of Mississippi State selected No. 135 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2016 NFL Draft. 139 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 104 career approximate value Mississippi State has produced 113 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Dak Prescott drafted?
Dak Prescott was selected No. 135 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2016 NFL Draft (Rd 4, Pick 37). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/dak-prescott.
What college did Dak Prescott play for?
Dak Prescott played college football at Mississippi State in the SEC. See every Mississippi State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/mississippi-state-bulldogs.
How did Dak Prescott's NFL career turn out?
139 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 104 career approximate value Accolades: 4× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/dak-prescott.