The star quarterback of the Cowboys, Dak Prescott, is one of the highest-paid players in his position in the NFL.

The Louisiana native was drafted by Dallas in the fourth round in 2016 out of Mississippi State. Initially serving as a backup, he became the starting QB due to a back injury to Tony Romo.

During Prescott's rookie season, he started in 16 games during the regular season amassing 23 touchdowns and only 4 interceptions. He also scored 6 touchdowns on the ground. In terms of yards, he threw for 3667 yards.

Due to his numbers, and his leadership in the team, who won the NFC East division that year, Prescott was named as the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year and earned his first Pro Bowl selection.

After seven seasons in the NFL, Prescott has a reported net worth of $70 million dollars.

What is Dak Prescott's salary?

Dak Prescott's got a huge contract extension in 2021 valued at a staggering $160 million. The deal included a jaw-dropping $66 million signing bonus, setting a record as the highest signing bonus in NFL history at the time.

The contract catapulted Prescott into the ranks of the highest-paid quarterbacks in the league, with an average annual salary of $40 million.

Prescott's contract extension solidified his position as the face of the Dallas Cowboys and underscored the team's commitment to building around him.

Prescott's earnings on and off the field

Prescott's financial success isn't limited to his contract.

Beyond his earnings as a professional football player, Prescott has secured lucrative endorsement deals with major brands, earning him an additional $50 million.

Some of his prominent sponsors include Jordan, Beats, DirectTV, Campbell's, Blockchain.com, Oikos, Pepsi, New Era, Citi Bank, and more.

Moreover, Prescott has ventured into investments, backing ventures like Oxe Fit, a fitness brand leveraging AI and robotics for strength training, and Real Truck, an online destination retailer of US-made truck parts and accessories.

These investments have proven successful, contributing to his growing financial portfolio.

As for his personal estate, Prescott resides in a lavish 9,000-square-foot mansion in Prosper, Texas, valued at $3.3 million. The mansion boasts a sports simulator, a game room, an outdoor pool, and even a football field for practice.