Okay, so, let’s talk about Dak Prescott’s draft. Man, what a journey that was. It’s crazy to think how it all started, right?
I remember watching the 2016 NFL Draft, and I started watching it, seeing all these quarterbacks going off the board. Seven, yeah, seven quarterbacks were picked before Dak. Can you believe that? He was the 135th overall pick. The Dallas Cowboys took a chance on him. A huge chance. And boy, did it pay off.
When I saw him getting picked, I read up a bit about him. Born in 1993, in Sulphur, Louisiana. A place I’ve never been to. The guy was known for having a strong arm and being a leader. That’s something I always look for in a player. Leadership. It’s huge, especially for a quarterback.
Then, during the preseason, Tony Romo, the Cowboys’ starting quarterback at the time, got injured. A vertebral compression fracture. Sounds painful, right? He was out for like 8-10 weeks. That’s when Dak stepped in. And he didn’t just step in; he took over.
- The beginning: Picked 135th in the 2016 NFL Draft.
- The opportunity: Tony Romo’s injury during the preseason.
- The rise: Dak stepped up and showed what he was made of.
I watched every game I could. I researched his plays, his decisions. He was impressive. He didn’t cheat the game, as Parsons said. He earned everything. Every throw, every win, every accolade. That’s what dedication and hard work get you. He put his soul into his craft, and it showed.
Then came the contract. It made him the highest-paid player in NFL history. A four-year, $240 million deal, with $231 million guaranteed. I remember reading about it and thinking, “Wow, that’s a lot of money.” But he deserved it. An $80 million signing bonus? That runs through the 2028 season. It was a big moment, no doubt.
But, you know, lately, there’s been talk about him being “injury-prone.” He’s over 30 now. I started to worry a bit, to be honest. Age catches up to everyone, even the best of us. I kept reading articles, looking for updates, hoping for the best.
Key Moments in Dak’s Journey
- Draft Day: Selected 135th overall in the 2016 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys.
- Seizing the Moment: Became the starting quarterback after Tony Romo’s injury.
- Record-Breaking Contract: Signed a four-year, $240 million deal, becoming the highest-paid player in NFL history.
- Recent Concerns: Being labeled as “injury-prone” and discussions about his age.
Despite all the ups and downs, Dak’s story is something else. From being a late-round draft pick to becoming one of the NFL’s premier quarterbacks. It’s a story of hard work, seizing opportunities, and overcoming challenges. And I’ve been following it closely, every step of the way. And I will continue to follow it.
It has been a wild ride for Dak Prescott. What a story, huh?
