Rayne Dakota Prescott, known professionally as Dak Prescott, is an American football quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys of the NFL. Dak played college football for the Mississippi State Bulldogs and was selected by the Dallas Cowboys at the 2016 NFL Draft. Dak has been with the Dallas since 2016.
The 2016 PFWA All-Rooke Team is considered as one of best quarterbacks in NFL. Along with name and fame, Dak has amassed a sound fortune since joining the Dallas in 2016. Compared to fellow NFL stars such as Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers, Dak's net worth might not be so impressive, nevertheless, the Dallas star is a millionaire himself.
As of 2018, Dak Prescott's net worth is estimated at $3.5 million, which is way higher than what was revealed in 2017. As per Bankrate, Dak was reported to be worth $1 million in 2017. Dak's $3.5 million worth puts him down at 1973 on the list of wealthiest active NFL players.
Dak, the fourth-round pick signed a four-year contract with the Dallas in 2016. The contract was worth $ 2.7 million with 0.4% in annual cap hit and $383292 guaranteed. Dak's $2.7 million contract is less than what his teammate Cole Beasley made alone in 2018, $3.25 million in salary.
As per his 2016 contract, Dak made $630,000 in base salary and his salary was limited to $725,848. Dak's cap hit is the 35th highest on the team's list, less than that of Charles Tapper ($784,470), Chaz Green (cap hit - $877,234) or Joe Looney (cap hit - $975,000).
Have a look at Dak's income as per his four-year contract with the Dallas.
Year | Base Salary | Cap Hit |
2016 | $450,000 | $545,848 |
2017 | $540,000 | $635,848 |
2018 | $630,000 | $725,848 |
2019 | $720,000 | $815,848 |
Dak's contract expires after the 2019/20 season with the Dallas and if the Dallas offers him an extension before the 2020 campaign, they will be paying him over $2 million in salary only, reports ESPN.
Dak makes more money from endorsements than he is making on the field.
It's surprising that Dak earns more off-the-field than he does for his on-field display. As reported by ESPN, Dak singed a number of endorsement deals in the 2017 off-season. Dak endorses New Era, Campbell's Chunky Soup, Tostitos Tortilla Chips, Nicholas Air, AT&T, DirecTV, Panini America.
Dak also endorses two of the leading soft-drink companies, Pepsi and 7-Eleven. Dak earns around $2.5 million with his endorsement deals, excluding the extra money from licensing royalties.